What is rosmarinic acid?

Rosmarinic acid, with the chemical formula C18H16O8, is a light yellow to white crystalline powder with a unique rosemary smell. It is a natural plant extract widely distributed in many plants such as Lamiaceae and Boraginaceae. It is a precious substance formed by these plants in the long-term natural evolution process. Rosmarinic acid is not only present in plants, but we at XJeson use modern scientific and technological means to extract and purify it to make high-purity rosmarinic acid products for people's daily health care and medical use. As a natural phenolic acid compound derived from a variety of plants, rosmarinic acid has a wide range of uses in food, medicine and cosmetics due to its excellent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects.

Functions and Applications

Food additives: As a natural antioxidant, rosmarinic acid can effectively extend the shelf life of food and prevent food from deteriorating due to oxidation. At the same time, its antibacterial effect can effectively inhibit the growth of microorganisms in food and play a role in preservation. It can be used as a natural food flavor to add a unique flavor to food and improve the taste and quality of food. It can also be added to some dietary supplements to enhance the nutritional value of food.

Cosmetics materials: The antioxidant capacity of rosmarinic acid can help reduce free radicals on the skin and protect skin cells from damage, thereby slowing down the aging process of the skin. For sensitive or irritated skin, the anti-inflammatory effect of rosmarinic acid can reduce skin inflammation and relieve skin discomfort. It can be added to some skin care products and is effective for sensitive skin. Its antibacterial activity makes it an ideal cleaning ingredient that can be used in products such as shampoo and shower gel to help remove harmful microorganisms on the skin.

Pharmaceutical raw materials: The anti-inflammatory effect of rosmarinic acid makes it a potential drug ingredient for the treatment of inflammatory diseases such as arthritis and dermatitis. It can also be used to develop new anti-infective drugs to address the increasingly serious problem of antibiotic resistance.

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