Is rosemary an anti-inflammatory?
Rosemary has been traditionally used to improve memory, but it may also have anti-inflammatory properties. A study in mice found that rosemary extract blocked the production of two inflammatory proteins, COX-2 and NF-kB. The extract also inhibited NF-kB activation, which is responsible for inflammation. These results suggest that rosemary may help reduce inflammation in the body. Additional research is needed to confirm these findings.