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Rosemary Oil Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Physician's Strength

Liquid Category: Fat/fatty Acid
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Rosemary Oil is a dietary supplement by Physician's Strength with 2 active ingredients. 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 Rosemary Oil. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Rosemary Oil by Physician's Strength

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.

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What’s inside

Partial disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Partial

Most active ingredients list an amount, but at least one is hidden in a blend or missing.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 2 active ingredients.

Physician's Strength Rosemary Oil contains 2 active ingredients: rosemary oil and a proprietary blend. Rosemary oil is the essential oil extracted from the rosemary plant; the proprietary blend's contents are not disclosed on the label.

There are no inactive fillers or other ingredients listed.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: memory, lymph, and circulatory aid.
  • We looked for evidence on: Age-related cognitive decline, Memory, Mental alertness, circulation, lymphatic function, cognitive support.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Rosemary is rated "Possibly Effective" for Memory (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Rosemary is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Age-related cognitive decline, Mental alertness.

In our data, rosemary is rated possibly effective for memory. The evidence for other uses — including age-related cognitive decline, alopecia areata (patchy hair loss), and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease — is currently insufficient to rate.

If you're considering this product for memory support, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the existing evidence fits your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Rosemary

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Rosemary is safe in normal food amounts, but this product is a concentrated oil, so caution applies. The safety data advises against medicinal or large doses during pregnancy — food amounts are likely fine.

For breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety data on medicinal doses, so avoid them and stick to normal culinary use if any. Topically, allergic reactions and contact dermatitis can occur, and some people may develop photosensitivity or occupational asthma with exposure.

Orally, the undiluted oil carries a risk of seizures, especially because of its camphor content.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Rosemary

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Rosemary.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 372 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you start, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood thinners (anticoagulants) or antiplatelet drugs, aspirin, salicylate-containing pain relievers like choline magnesium trisalicylate or salsalate, diabetes medications, or any drugs processed by the liver enzyme CYP1A2 — all carry documented moderate or minor interaction risks with rosemary.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glancePartially disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Rosemary oil may help support memory, though the evidence is still developing. If you take blood thinners, diabetes medications, aspirin, or other salicylate-containing pain relievers, you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this product — the interaction risks are real.

Pregnant or breastfeeding people should talk it over with their healthcare provider first. This is a concentrated essential oil, not a food seasoning, so treat it with appropriate caution.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 16, 2022.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Rosemary Oil, straight from the product label.

Brand Physician's Strength
Barcode (UPC) 850032454247
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 16, 2022
DSLD ID 268924
Product type Fat/fatty Acid
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Rosemary Oil by Physician's Strength, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Drop(s)
Servings per container
432
UPC/BARCODE
850032454247
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Blend60 mg--
Rosemary Oil0 NP--

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Take two or several drops daily in juice, water, or food as needed or as directed by your health professional.

Precautions

Keep out of the reach of children.

Formula

Rosemary was famous in ancient times as a memory, lymph, and circulatory aid. This rosemary oil is steam distilled and free of chemicals. Only wild rosemary growing in mineral-rich soil is used. This is the only edible rosemary oil available.

Edible wild rosemary

CRC Kosher

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

Doctor's formula

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Rosemary Oil by Physician's Strength label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Rosemary Oil by Physician's Strength

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container432 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Proprietary Blend

60 mg per serving Form: extra virgin Olive Oil

Rosemary Oil

Interacts with
372 drugs
0 NP per serving

Rosemary is a fragrant Mediterranean herb that is safe and flavorful in normal food amounts. Some early research suggests possible benefits for memory...

Rosemary Oil monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Rosemary Oil by Physician's Strength Drug Interactions

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372Drugs
212 Moderate 160 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Rosemary Oil 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.

Rosemary Oil6 drug types · 372 drugs

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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Aspirin

Theoretically, rosemary might have additive effects with salicylate-containing drugs such as aspirin.
Rosemary is reported to contain salicylates.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Salsalate (Disalcid)

Theoretically, rosemary might have additive effects with salicylate-containing drugs such as salsalate.
Rosemary is reported to contain salicylate.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Rosemary Oil, from the product label.

Physician's Strength

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Name
Physician's Strength
Street Address
13900 W. Polo Trail Drive
City
Lake Forest
State
IL
ZipCode
60045
Web Address
www.physicians-strength.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Rosemary Oil by Physician's Strength: Common Questions

Does Rosemary Oil by Physician's Strength interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Rosemary Oil has a known interaction with 372 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Rosemary Oil contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is rosemary oil safe during pregnancy?
Food amounts of rosemary are likely fine, but medicinal or large doses should be avoided during pregnancy based on current safety data. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's safe for your situation.
Can I use this if I'm breastfeeding?
Food amounts are probably okay, but there isn't enough safety information on medicinal doses while breastfeeding, so avoid them. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance.
Does rosemary oil actually work for memory?
In our data, rosemary is rated possibly effective for memory. Evidence for other uses — like age-related thinking problems or hair loss — is still too limited to rate.
What side effects can rosemary oil cause?
Topically, it can trigger allergic reactions and contact dermatitis. Taken by mouth, the undiluted oil carries a risk of seizures. Some people also develop photosensitivity or occupational asthma with exposure.
What's in the proprietary blend?
The ingredients in the proprietary blend aren't listed on the label — the manufacturer keeps that formula private. We can't check it for interactions without knowing what it contains.

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Sources & How We Checked

Rosemary Oil'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.

Rosemary 20 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. Foster S, Tyler VE. Tyler's Honest Herbal: A Sensible Guide to the Use of Herbs and Related Remedies. 3rd ed., Binghamton, NY: Haworth Herbal Press, 1993.
  3. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  4. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  5. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  6. Cartier LC, Lehrer A, Malo JL. Occupational asthma caused by aromatic herbs. Allergy 1996;51:647-9. DOI
  7. Burkhard PR, Burkhardt K, Haenggeli CA, Landis T. Plant-induced seizures: reappearance of an old problem. J Neurol 1999;246:667-70. PubMed
  8. Swain AR, Dutton SP, Truswell AS. Salicylates in foods. J Am Diet.Assoc 1985;85(8):950-60. DOI
  9. Zhu BT, Loder DP, Cai MX, et al. Dietary administration of an extract from rosemary leaves enhances the liver microsomal metabolism of endogenous estrogens and decreases their uterotropic action in CD-1 mice. Carcinogenesis 1998;19(10):1821-7. PubMed
  10. Debersac P, Heydel JM, Amiot MJ, et al. Induction of cytochrome P450 and/or detoxication enzymes by various extracts of rosemary: description of specific patterns. Food Chem Toxicol 2001;39(9):907-18. PubMed
  11. Debersac P, Vernevaut MF, Amiot MJ, et al. Effects of a water-soluble extract of rosemary and its purified component rosmarinic acid on xenobiotic-metabolizing enzymes in rat liver. Food Chem Toxicol 2001;39(2):109-17. PubMed
  12. Lee JJ, Jin YR, Lee JH, et al. Antiplatelet activity of carnosic acid, a phenolic diterpene from Rosmarinus officinalis. Planta Med 2007;73(2):121-7.
  13. Yamamoto J, Yamada K, Naemura A, et al. Testing various herbs for antithrombotic effect. Nutrition 2005;21(5):580-7. PubMed
  14. Naemura A, Ura M, Yamashita T, et al. Long-term intake of rosemary and common thyme herbs inhibits experimental thrombosis without prolongation of bleeding time. Thromb Res 2008;122(4):517-22. PubMed
  15. Lee JJ, Jin YR, Lim Y, et al. Antiplatelet activity of carnosol is mediated by the inhibition of TXA2 receptor and cytosolic calcium mobilization. Vascul Pharmacol 2006;45:148-53. PubMed
  16. Bakirel, T., Bakirel, U., Keles, O. U., Ulgen, S. G., and Yardibi, H. In vivo assessment of antidiabetic and antioxidant activities of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) in alloxan-diabetic rabbits. J Ethnopharmacol 2-28-2008;116(1):64-73. PubMed
  17. Erenmemisoglu, A., Saraymen, R., and Ustun, S. Effect of a Rosmarinus officinalis leave extract on plasma glucose levels in normoglycaemic and diabetic mice. Pharmazie 1997;52(8):645-646.
  18. Valones MAA, Silva ICG, Gueiros LAM, Leão JC, Caldas AF Jr, Carvalho AAT. Clinical assessment of rosemary-based toothpaste (Rosmarinus officinalis Linn.): A randomized controlled double-blind study. Braz Dent J. 2019;30(2):146-151. PubMed
  19. Quirarte-Báez SM, Zamora-Perez AL, Reyes-Estrada CA, et al. A shortened treatment with rosemary tea (rosmarinus officinalis) instead of glucose in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 (TSD). J Popul Ther Clin Pharmacol. 2019;26(4):e18-e28.
  20. Al Jamal A. Effect of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) on lipid profiles and blood glucose in human diabetic patients (type-2). African J. Biochem. Res. 2014;8(8):147-50. DOI

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