Rosemary Flower Essence Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Rosemary Flower Essence against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Rosemary Flower Essence is a dietary supplement by Flower Essence Services with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for memory and concentration, digestive upset, hair growth.Based on those ingredients, 372 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are infusion (1:6000) of Rosmarinus officinalis. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Rosemary Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
This product contains a single active ingredient: an infusion of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) at a 1:6000 concentration. The inactive ingredients are water and brandy, which serve as the base for the liquid preparation.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The only established effectiveness rating for rosemary in our data is for memory support, where it's rated possibly effective. Evidence for other uses — including age-related cognitive decline, hair loss in alopecia areata, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease — is insufficient to rate.
If you're considering rosemary for one of those other purposes, the science isn't yet clear enough to say whether it works.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Rosemary is safe in normal culinary amounts, but this product is a concentrated preparation, so caution applies. Topically, allergic reactions and contact dermatitis can occur, and some people may develop photosensitivity or swelling of the lips and gums.
Orally, undiluted rosemary oil and its camphor component may theoretically trigger seizures in susceptible people. During pregnancy, medicinal or large doses should be avoided because the safety data rates it possibly unsafe — food amounts are likely fine, but you should discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist before taking a supplement.
For breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety data on medicinal doses, so it's best to avoid them and check with your own healthcare provider.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before you take this product, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (including aspirin or other salicylate-containing pain relievers), diabetes medications, or any medication your liver processes significantly. The interactions are documented and could change how your drugs work or increase the risk of bleeding or low blood sugar.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Rosemary Flower Essence is possibly effective for memory, though evidence for other uses isn't yet clear. If you take blood thinners, diabetes medications, aspirin, or certain other drugs that your liver processes, you'll need to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — the interactions are real and could affect how those medications work.
Pregnant women should also talk it over with their healthcare provider first. Use the medication checker on this page to see if any of your drugs are affected.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 26, 2014.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Rosemary Flower Essence, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Flower Essence Services |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 782932121007 |
| Net contents | 0.25 fl. Oz.; 7.5 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 26, 2014 |
| DSLD ID | 30469 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | No Claim |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Rosemary Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| infusion (1:6000) of Rosmarinus officinalis | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Water, brandy
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: four drops, four times daily
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FES Quintessentials(TM)
DEMETER(R)
Formulation
Certified organic by Stellar Certification Services, Inc.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Demeter-certified Biodynamic(R)
General Statements
BEST BY 06/2021 110622
FDA Statement of Identity
herbal supplement
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Rosemary Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Rosemary Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services
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Serving size4 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.
Infusion (1:6000) of Rosmarinus officinalis
Interacts with372 drugs
Rosemary is a fragrant Mediterranean herb that is safe and flavorful in normal food amounts. Some early research suggests possible benefits for memory...
Infusion (1:6000) of Rosmarinus officinalis monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Water, Brandy. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Rosemary Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Rosemary Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services interacts with a significant number of medications through its rosemary content.
The most serious concern is with blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs — rosemary may increase bleeding risk if you're taking anticoagulants or aspirin-type medications, since research suggests it can interfere with how your blood clots.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Rosemary also affects blood sugar control. If you take diabetes medications, rosemary might lower your blood glucose further, raising the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
It's also reported to contain salicylates, which means it could have added effects with aspirin and other salicylate-containing pain relievers like choline magnesium trisalicylate and salsalate. Additionally, in lab research, rosemary appears to speed up how your liver processes certain medications (CYP1A2 substrates), which could make those drugs less effective — though this hasn't been confirmed in humans yet.
Altogether, these interactions span 372 individual medications. Use the medication checker on this page to look up your specific drugs before starting this product.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Rosemary Flower Essence interact with 372 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Rosemary Flower Essence interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. infusion (1:6000) of Rosmarinus officinalis
AbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Rosemary Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus OfficinalisAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus Officinalis + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Rosemary Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus OfficinalisAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus Officinalis + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Rosemary Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus OfficinalisAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rosemary with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus Officinalis + Acarbose interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Rosemary Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus OfficinalisAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus Officinalis + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Rosemary Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus OfficinalisCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus Officinalis + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Rosemary Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus OfficinalisAspirin, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary might have additive effects with salicylate-containing drugs such as aspirin.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus Officinalis + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with Rosemary Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus OfficinalisCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus Officinalis + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Rosemary Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus OfficinalisAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rosemary with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus Officinalis + Acetohexamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Rosemary Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus OfficinalisAspirin, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary might have additive effects with salicylate-containing drugs such as aspirin.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus Officinalis + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Rosemary Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus OfficinalisAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rosemary with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus Officinalis + Albiglutide interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Rosemary Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus OfficinalisAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rosemary with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus Officinalis + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Rosemary Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus OfficinalisAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rosemary with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus Officinalis + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Rosemary Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus OfficinalisAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rosemary with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus Officinalis + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with Rosemary Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus OfficinalisAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus Officinalis + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Rosemary Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus OfficinalisAspirin, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary might have additive effects with salicylate-containing drugs such as aspirin.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus Officinalis + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Rosemary Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus OfficinalisAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Aspirin Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus Officinalis + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAnacaulase-bcdbNexoBrid
How Anacaulase-bcdb interacts with Rosemary Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus OfficinalisAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus Officinalis + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionAnagrelideAgrylin
How Anagrelide interacts with Rosemary Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus OfficinalisCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus Officinalis + Anagrelide interactionAnisindioneMiradon
How Anisindione interacts with Rosemary Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus OfficinalisAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus Officinalis + Anisindione interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with Rosemary Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus OfficinalisAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rosemary with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus Officinalis + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionAntithrombin IiiThrombate III
How Antithrombin Iii interacts with Rosemary Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus OfficinalisAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus Officinalis + Antithrombin Iii interactionApixabanEliquis
How Apixaban interacts with Rosemary Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus OfficinalisAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus Officinalis + Apixaban interactionArgatrobanArgatroban
How Argatroban interacts with Rosemary Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus OfficinalisAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus Officinalis + Argatroban interactionAspirinAngettes 75, ASA, Asaphen, Aspirin, Caprin, Cartia +8 more
How Aspirin interacts with Rosemary Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus OfficinalisAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Aspirin Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus Officinalis + Aspirin interactionAspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #3
How Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Rosemary Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus OfficinalisAspirin, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary might have additive effects with salicylate-containing drugs such as aspirin.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus Officinalis + Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAspirin, ButalbitalAxotal
How Aspirin, Butalbital interacts with Rosemary Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus OfficinalisAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Aspirin Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus Officinalis + Aspirin, Butalbital interactionAspirin, Butalbital, CaffeineFiorinal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Rosemary Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus OfficinalisAspirin, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary might have additive effects with salicylate-containing drugs such as aspirin.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus Officinalis + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateFiorinal w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Rosemary Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus OfficinalisCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus Officinalis + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, PhenacetinMarnal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interacts with Rosemary Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus OfficinalisAspirin, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary might have additive effects with salicylate-containing drugs such as aspirin.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus Officinalis + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interactionAspirin, CaffeineAnacin
How Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Rosemary Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus OfficinalisCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Rosmarinus Officinalis + Aspirin, Caffeine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Rosemary Flower Essence with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
infusion (1:6000) of Rosmarinus officinalis
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro and animal research suggests that rosemary inhibits platelet aggregation.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking rosemary with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research shows that rosemary extract can decrease blood glucose levels in diabetic models. However, research in humans is conflicting. Although rosemary powder decreased blood glucose levels in healthy adults, no change in blood glucose levels was seen in adults with type 2 diabetes, most of whom were taking antidiabetes drugs.
Aspirin
Theoretically, rosemary might have additive effects with salicylate-containing drugs such as aspirin.
Rosemary is reported to contain salicylates.
Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate (Trilisate)
Theoretically, rosemary might have additive effects with salicylate-containing drugs such as choline magnesium trisalicylate.
Rosemary is reported to contain salicylate.
Salsalate (Disalcid)
Theoretically, rosemary might have additive effects with salicylate-containing drugs such as salsalate.
Rosemary is reported to contain salicylate.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, rosemary might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research shows that rosemary induces CYP1A2 enzymes. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Brand information
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Rosemary Flower Essence's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
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The 20 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
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