Rosemary: For a better memory

It is known from the ancient times that the herb rosemary has something special in it that helps in improving the memory. The herb has a magical fragrance, each whiff can help you build a better memory.
A research has shown that a compound called, 1,8-cineole, has the ability to improve long term memory. Moreover, it can also help you to do mental calculations. 
                                           
Recently a new research has shown that it also has the ability to improve your prospective memory. Prospective memory means the ability to remember events that will happen in future, as well as to complete the tasks that will happen in your near future. The proposed mechanism underlying here is said to be that the active ingredient in rosemary via our olfaction leads to the most dynamic part of our brain, called cerebrum, causing stimulations in a way to improve the efficiency of the cerebrum. The neurotransmitters, Glutamate and N-methyle D-Aspartate (NMDA) are said to be the main players responsible for this delicate game play.