What is Carnosic acid?

Carnosic acid, with a chemical formula of C20H28O4 and a molecular weight of 332.43, is a phenolic acid compound extracted from the leaves of Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis Linn.). It appears as a yellow powder or a clear, orange-red/light yellow liquid, and has high-quality and efficient natural antioxidant properties. The anti-oxidant raw materials in carnosic acid make it widely used as cosmetics materials and food additives.

What are the effects of carnosic acid?

1. Antioxidant raw materials: Carnosic acid can remove free radicals in the body and effectively delay cell aging. This characteristic makes it widely used in antioxidant health products, cosmetics and other fields.
2. Treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases: Carnosic acid can dilate blood vessels, lower blood pressure, and improve microcirculation. It is used to prepare drugs for various cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. It helps to treat coronary heart disease, angina pectoris, cerebrovascular diseases, etc.
3. Anti-tumor: Carnosic acid has the effect of inhibiting the growth of tumor cells and can be used to prepare anti-tumor drugs, which have a certain therapeutic effect on various tumors such as liver cancer and lung cancer.
4. Antibacterial ingredients: Carnosic acid has certain anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects and can be used to treat inflammatory diseases and infectious diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, skin infections, etc.
5. Immunomodulation: Carnosic acid can enhance the body's immunity and improve resistance. It is used to prepare immunomodulatory health products, such as immune enhancement tablets and immune regulation liquids.

What are the applications of carnosic acid?

1. Food additives: As a natural antioxidant, carnosic acid is widely used in seasoning sauces, pet food and feed. It can stabilize oils and prolong storage time while maintaining the original flavor of food.
2. Pharmaceutical raw materials: Carnosic acid is used to treat cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, etc., providing a valuable natural drug resource for the pharmaceutical industry.
3. Health products and cosmetics: The antioxidant and anti-aging effects of carnosic acid make it an important ingredient in health products and cosmetics. It helps reduce wrinkles, improve skin quality and delay skin aging.
4. Other applications: Carnosic acid can also be used to inhibit the fishy smell of frozen fish and meat products, prevent oxidation in high-temperature fried foods and prevent light deterioration after packaging, improve food quality and extend shelf life.