Rosmarinus Officinalis Var vs Spanish Sage

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Rosmarinus Officinalis Var

Salvia rosmarinus var. angustifolius

Nootropic

Salvia lavandulaefolia

Nootropic

Rosmarinus Officinalis Var

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Spanish Sage

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Wild variety of rosemary with higher concentration of camphor and 1,8-cineole used in Spanish folk medicine for hair care and circulatory conditions.

Spanish perennial sage related to common sage but lacking thujone; studied for Alzheimer's and cognitive enhancement as safer alternative.

Active Compounds

1,8-cineole, camphor, alpha-pinene, carnosic acid, rosmarinic acid

cineole, camphor, linalool, alpha-pinene, borneol

Traditional Uses

hair loss, circulation, memory, antimicrobial, respiratory

Cognitive conditions in Spanish folk medicine, Memory support, Respiratory conditions, Used in Spanish traditional medicine for fevers

Modern Uses

hair growth, cognitive support, circulatory, anti-inflammatory

Cognitive enhancement research (Alzheimer's studies), Acetylcholinesterase inhibition, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

5–6g dried herb tea 3x daily or essential oil diluted for scalp

300–600 mg standardized extract daily; 2–3 g dried leaves as tea

Contraindications

pregnancy high doses, epilepsy, anticoagulants

Pregnancy, Estrogen-sensitive conditions

Side Effects

skin irritation from oil, rare allergic reactions

GI upset, Dizziness in high doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E