Phytochemical phenomenon – rosmarinic acid and its potential
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https://doi.org/10.12775/KOSMOS.2025.025Keywords
agriculture, food industry, in vitro plant cultures, medicine, polyphenols, rosmarinic acidAbstract
Rosmarinic acid (KR) is a polyphenol present in many plants of the light family (Lamiaceae), such as rosemary, sage, lemon balm and mint. Due to its chemical structure, it exhibits a wide spectrum of biological activities. The article presents a literature review of its applications in medicine, cosmetics and other fields, including industrial. Special attention was paid to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, neuroprotective, anticancer, antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties. The potential use of KR in the treatment of many diseases, in cosmetology (use in skin care and sun protection), in the food industry (natural preservative), and in agriculture (biopesticide and biostimulant) is shown. The article also discusses modern methods of biotechnological production of KR, including cultures in vitro. The results of preclinical studies are very promising, but further research is needed on the efficacy and safety of KR in humans. The chemical has the potential to become an important ingredient in adjunctive therapies, dietary supplements, cosmetics and organic plant protection products.
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