迷迭香 (RosmarinusofficinalisL .)是唇形科迷迭香属植物 ,我国南方地区已有大量种植。迷迭香精油是传统的天然香料。从提取精油后的残渣中提取得到的迷迭香提取物 ,具有良好的抗氧化性能 ,是一种天然抗氧化剂。本文综述了国内外迷迭香栽培、迷迭香提取物的主要化学成分和生产工艺及其作为抗氧化剂在油脂和食品中的应用等研究。同时展望了迷迭香提取物在其它领域 ,特别是在医药等领域中的应用前景。Rosemary (Rosmarius officinalis L.), a plant of the family Labiatae, has been planted largely in south region of China. The essential oil of rosemary is a traditional natural perfume. The rosemary extract obtained from the residue after the removal of essential oil is a natural antioxidant that has a good antioxidative activity. Domestic and foreign researches on cultivation of rosemary, main chemical compositions of the extract, manufacture process of rosemary extract, utilization of rosemary extract as antioxidant in fats, oils, and foods were reviewed comprehensively. The prospect of the potential application of rosemary extract in other fields, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry, was discussed.国家林业局林产化学工程重点开放性实验室基金资助项目 (无项目号
