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 | 8000-25-7 |
| Botanical Name | Rosmarinus officinalis L. |
| Plant Part | Dried leaves |
| Origin of raw material | Tunisia |
| Origin of product | Egypt |
| Extraction method | Steam distilled |
| 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 oil can be used as an herb extract in many foods. Rosemary essential oil 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 |
