Unlocking the Hidden Potential of Rosemary (<i>Salvia rosmarinus</i> Spenn.): New Insights into Phenolics, Terpenes, and Antioxidants of Mediterranean Cultivars.

ABSTRACT: Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus Spenn. syn. Rosmarinus officinalis L.) is a Mediterranean aromatic species used both as an official herb and as a spice. Different cultivars may exhibit diverse phytochemical compositions, making a comprehensive chemical characterization pivotal for a targeted selection of valuable cultivars. This study aimed to characterize and compare the phenolic and terpene composition and content of leaf extracts of six Mediterranean rosemary cultivars: 'Alba', 'Arp' 'Ginger', 'Gorizia', 'Tuscan Blue', and 'Roseus'. HPLC-DAD analysis revealed a similar phenolic composition in all the cultivars, but quantitative differences were observed. The main compounds were carnosic acid derivatives, flavonoids (e.g., luteolin, apigenin, and quercetin glucosides), rosmarin

SUBMITTER: Baptista A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11644807 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature