Salvia rosmarinus, commonly known as rosemary, is a shrub with fragrant, evergreen, needle-like leaves and white, pink, purple, or blue flowers, native to the Mediterranean region. Until 2017, it was known by the scientific name Rosmarinus officinalis, now a synonym.
CAS number 84604-14-8
Botanical Name Rosmarinus officinalis
Plant Part Dried leaves
Origin of raw material Tunisia
Origin of product Egypt
Extraction method Supercritical Fluid (SCF). SCF method is an extraction technique using fluids in conditions that are elevated above their critical point of temperature. The extraction conditions mainly pressure and temperature, are in charge of solubility and selectivity of different compounds in the supercritical fluid Advantages of SCF extraction process include products of 100% natural, fresh close to raw material, high concentration, high solubility, no solvent residues, no inorganic salts, no heavy metals, no reproducible microorganisms, and lipophilic.
Application Traditional use
The essential oil of rosemary is used internally as a traditional herbal medicine for the treatment of dyspepsia and spasmodic gastrointestinal disorders. Externally, the extract is used to treat mild muscle and joint pain and mild circulatory disorders. In folk medicine, rosemary is used for general digestive problems, headaches and migraines.
In food
Due to its aroma, rosemary extract can be used as an herb extract in many foods.
In food supplements
Rosemary extract is also suitable for use in food supplements.
In cosmetics
The essential oil of rosemary, especially its main components 1,8-cineol, camphor, alpha-pinene, verbenone and beta-caryophyllene has antimicrobial properties against oral pathogens responsible for the development of caries. Therefore, the use of rosemary extract in oral care products such as toothpaste or mouthwashes is conceivable. Moreover, the extract has a characteristic spicy aroma and is suitable as a fragrance in various cosmetic products and perfumes
Shelf Life 5 years
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