February 2018 PMID 29389474

Effects of Rosmarinus officinalis L. on memory performance, anxiety, depression, and sleep quality in university students: A randomized clinical trial.

Pouya Nematolahi, Mitra Mehrabani, Somayyeh Karami-Mohajeri, Fatemeh Dabaghzadeh

Mentions

52
Peak: 2 in Jan 2022
across 6 sources since Oct 2020

Extended reach

1,027,435
potential audience

Total likes

17,165

Video views

944,699

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Oct 2020 – May 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect a balanced recognition of the study's findings, with commenters mentioning improvements in memory, anxiety, and sleep, and some expressing personal interest in herbal remedies. Words like 'helpful' and 'could be used' show cautious optimism, while references to controlled trials and specific results suggest a meaningful level of engagement and perceived significance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the positive findings of the study, suggesting moderate agreement with the results.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show some curiosity about rosemary's effects, especially regarding mental health and sleep, indicating a moderate level of interest.

EngagementHigh engagement

Several users reference specific details of the study, such as dosage and outcomes, demonstrating deep engagement and critical thinking.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight potential implications for natural supplement use in mental wellness, indicating perceived moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • This study investigated how taking 500mg of rosemary twice daily for one month affected university students' memory, anxiety, depression, and sleep quality, finding that rosemary improved most of these areas compared to a placebo.
  • The results showed significant improvements in memory performance, reduced anxiety and depression, and better overall sleep quality, although sleep latency and duration didn't change much.
  • The findings suggest that rosemary, a traditional herb, might be a helpful natural supplement for enhancing mental health and sleep in young adults.

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Kristie Leong M.D.
@DrKristieLeong · X

In a randomized controlled trial, 68 students randomly received 500 mg, of rosemary or placebo 2X daily for one month. The group receiving rosemary experienced improvements in memory, anxiety, and depression scores. https://t.co/7Mqw8WeL8x https://t.co/sMArOV7JkX

Jan 12, 2022 · 20 likes · 3 shares · 59,979 followers View post →
Debra Reinhardt
@debraregypt · X

@Farmer31548981 Yep https://t.co/di0EWqvntr

Sep 12, 2024 · 2 likes · 13,427 followers View post →
Dr. Yael Adler
@DrYaelAdler · X

@Real_Dark_Lord https://t.co/Evt66kRoTS

Aug 3, 2021 · 2 likes · 5,335 followers View post →
Dr Joe
@drjoe2003.bsky.social · Bluesky

There are other less rigorous citations but this paper is a controlled trial showing rosemary was helpful in university students for memory. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29389474/

May 15, 2025 · 2 likes · 2 shares View post →
J’aime Noel Badami (nee Mount)
@Jayenemi · X

@susanhoward_w @WebMD I personally love the scent of it but there have been some studies conducted on its affect on sleep: https://t.co/MI71TLiiRd

Oct 21, 2021 · 1 like · 1,122 followers View post →
HUMBERTO ANTONIO L
@escologico · X

RT @DrKristieLeong: In a randomized controlled trial, 68 students randomly received 500 mg, of rosemary or placebo 2X daily for one month.…

Jan 12, 2022 · 3 shares · 2,638 followers View post →

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Dr Joe
@drjoe2003.bsky.social · Bluesky

There are other less rigorous citations but this paper is a controlled trial showing rosemary was helpful in university students for memory. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29389474/

May 15, 2025 · 2 likes · 2 shares View post →
Annette
@anothertruseekr · X

@cynthialspell @Farmer31548981 Someone shared this: https://t.co/xdwFy2HtF3

Sep 12, 2024 · 197 followers View post →
Debra Reinhardt
@debraregypt · X

@Farmer31548981 Yep https://t.co/di0EWqvntr

Sep 12, 2024 · 2 likes · 13,427 followers View post →
HUMBERTO ANTONIO L
@escologico · X

RT @DrKristieLeong: In a randomized controlled trial, 68 students randomly received 500 mg, of rosemary or placebo 2X daily for one month.…

Jan 12, 2022 · 3 shares · 2,638 followers View post →
Kristie Leong M.D.
@DrKristieLeong · X

In a randomized controlled trial, 68 students randomly received 500 mg, of rosemary or placebo 2X daily for one month. The group receiving rosemary experienced improvements in memory, anxiety, and depression scores. https://t.co/7Mqw8WeL8x https://t.co/sMArOV7JkX

Jan 12, 2022 · 20 likes · 3 shares · 59,979 followers View post →
J’aime Noel Badami (nee Mount)
@Jayenemi · X

@susanhoward_w @WebMD I personally love the scent of it but there have been some studies conducted on its affect on sleep: https://t.co/MI71TLiiRd

Oct 21, 2021 · 1 like · 1,122 followers View post →
Dr. Yael Adler
@DrYaelAdler · X

@Real_Dark_Lord https://t.co/Evt66kRoTS

Aug 3, 2021 · 2 likes · 5,335 followers View post →
Bishop3rd
@Bishop3rd · X

Rosemary as a traditional herb could be used to boost prospective and retrospective memory, reduce anxiety and depression, and improve sleep quality in university students. https://t.co/Zyi5O2hoxx.

Mar 16, 2021 · 23 followers View post →