Abstract

An estimated 17 7 million deaths are attributable to cardiovascular disease or 31 of total global mortality cardiovascular diseases hypertension represent one of the most notable health problems of the modern civilization Stroke and heart attack often lead to lethal outcome essential problem underneath being thrombus formation Prophylactic appro-aches include acetylsalicylic acid and clopidogrel therapy on the level of primary hemostasis i e primary clot formation Thus application of plant species and medicinal plants rich in rosmarinic acid and polyphenols and flavonoids in prevention of thrombus formation are of interest The rationale of the present review is to analyze the activity of Rosmarinus officinalis in the cardiovascular system Pre-clinical studies under experimental conditions show that rosemary has a marked effect on hypertension