Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) has a history of traditional use for various ailments, including infections, but recent scientific research provides some support for its antifungal potential. Laboratory studies have demonstrated that extracts and essential oils from rosemary possess antifungal activity against several pathogenic fungi, such as Candida albicans, Aspergillus species, and dermatophytes responsible for skin infections. The main bioactive compounds believed to contribute to these effects are rosmarinic acid, carnosic acid, and essential oil components like 1,8-cineole and camphor. These constituents can disrupt fungal cell membranes, inhibit spore germination, and interfere with fungal metabolism in vitro.

However, while these findings are promising, most of the evidence comes from in vitro (test tube) or animal studies. There is a notable lack of high-quality human clinical trials evaluating the efficacy of rosemary for treating fungal infections. As a result, while rosemary is sometimes used in traditional herbal medicine for skin and mucosal infections, its use for fungal infections cannot be considered strongly evidence-based at this time. It may be considered as a complementary approach, especially in topical preparations, but should not replace standard antifungal therapies. The overall evidence rating is 2 out of 5, indicating limited but suggestive scientific support, primarily at the preclinical level.

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