[Brief introduction]

Rosemary is a perennial herb mint family, native to the Mediterranean coast, after the rich in Europe, there are now more extensive cultivation.

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1)Rosmarinic acid exhibits various pharmacological activities including prevention of oxidation of low density lipoprotein,inhibition of murine cell proliferative activity and of cyclooxygenase,and anti-allergic action.

2)The biological activity of rosmarinic acid is described as antibacterial,antiviral,and antioxidative.

3)Its activity especially against rheumatic and inflammatory conditions makes it a sought-after substance for use in phytotherapy.