Rosmarinic Acid

Category: polyphenol

Pharmacological Mechanism

Caffeic-acid ester of 3,4-dihydroxyphenyllactic acid — major active in rosemary, lemon balm, sage. Anti-inflammatory via COX-2 / LOX inhibition; antiviral and antiallergic activity in vitro.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 1.5h

Dosing Guidelines

• PO: Typical 200mg (Range: 100 - 400 mg)

Target Organ Systems

• immune-hematologic