Rosemary extract is a mixture of natural compounds extracted from the rosemary (scientific name: Rosmarinus officinalis) plant, which is rich in a variety of active ingredients and has a wide range of applications. The following is a detailed introduction to rosemary extract:
1. Main components
The main components of rosemary extract include polyphenolic compounds such as volatile oils, flavonoids and other components. These components give rosemary extract powerful antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-aging and other biological activities.
2. Biological activities and effects
Antioxidant effect: Rosemary extract is a highly effective natural antioxidant, able to scavenge free radicals in vivo and in vitro, protect cells from oxidative damage and slow down the aging process. Its antioxidant effect is superior to many synthetic antioxidants and vitamin C, and is 1-2 times more effective than tea polyphenols.
Antibacterial effect: Rosemary extract has an inhibitory effect on a variety of bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms, helping to prevent infection and purify the environment.
Anti-inflammatory effect: Rosemary extract can relieve inflammatory reactions, reduce pain and discomfort, for the treatment of inflammatory diseases have a certain auxiliary effect.
Anti-aging effect: The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of rosemary extract help to slow down the aging process and maintain the elasticity and luster of the skin.
3. The field of application
Food field: Rosemary extract can be used as a natural preservative and antioxidant to prolong the shelf life of food and maintain the color, aroma and nutrition of food. At the same time, it can also be used as a natural spice to increase the flavor and taste of food. It is used in a variety of food products such as meat products, fats and oils, bakery, beverages, seasonings and so on.
Cosmetic field: Rosemary extract has antioxidant, anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties, and is commonly used in cosmetics and skin care products to help improve skin quality and slow down skin aging. In addition, it can be used as a natural hair growth agent and anti-itching agent to promote hair growth and improve dandruff and itching.
Pharmaceuticals: Rosemary extract is used to make medicines and nutraceuticals that are effective in treating a wide range of ailments, including indigestion, inflammatory diseases, and cardiovascular diseases. It is also used for oral care and prevention of infections.
4. Extraction and Preparation
There are various extraction methods for rosemary extract, commonly used are carbon dioxide supercritical extraction, ethanol extraction, heat reflux extraction and so on. These methods can effectively extract the active ingredients from rosemary plants and maintain their biological activity.
5. Market Prospect
With the increasing demand for health and natural products, the market demand for rosemary extract is also expanding year by year. The application in food, cosmetics, medicine and other fields is expanding, which makes the market prospect of rosemary extract very broad. It is expected that in the next few years, China’s rosemary extract industry will continue to maintain a faster growth trend.