Antioxidants isolated from herbs and spices

Spices and herbs Systematic names Substances and type of substances
Rosemary Rosemarinus officinalis Camosic acid, camosol, rosemarinic
acid, rosmanol
Sage Salvia officinalis Carnosol, camosic acid, rosmanol,
rosmarinic acid
Oregano Origanum vulgare Derivatives of phenolic acids,
flavonoids, tocopherols
Thyme Thymus vulgaris Thymol, carvacrol, p-cunene-2,3-
diol, biphehyls, flavonoids
Ginger Zingiber officinale Gingerol-related compounds,
diarylheptanoids
Turmeric Curcuma domestica Curcumins
Summer savory Satureja hortensis Rosemarinic acid, camosol,
carvacrol, thymol
Black pepper Piper nigrum Phenolic amides, flavonides
Red pepper Capsicum annum Capsaicin
Chilli pepper Capsicum frutescence Capsaicin, capsaicinol
Clove Eugenia caryophyllata Eugenol, gallates
Marjoram Marjorana hortensis Plavonoids
Common balm Melissa officinalis Flavonoids
Licorice Glycyrrhiw glabra Flavonoids, licorice phenolics