What is Rosemary Extract 20:1?
Rosemary Extract 20:1 is a standardized herbal extract (20:1). It is used as a raw material in the production of dietary supplements.
Product Properties
- Part used: Leaf
- Standardization: 20:1
- Solubility: Water-soluble
| Analysis | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤5.0 % |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm |
| E. Coli | Negative in 10 g |
| Salmonella | Negative in 25 g |
What is Rosemary Extract 20:1 Used For? What is its Purpose?
What is Rosemary Extract 20:1 used for? Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a standardized herbal raw material used in dietary supplements for antioxidant support, digestive health support, and cognitive health support, due to its content of rosmarinic acid, carnosic acid, carnosol, essential oil, and flavonoids. With its standardized 20:1 content, it provides a consistent source of ingredients in formulations such as dried leaves (tea), essential oil, standardized extract (capsules/powder), and bath additives.
Benefits and Main Uses of Rosemary Extract 20:1
- Digestion and indigestion: According to the EMA/HMPC monograph, rosemary leaf is used as a traditional herbal medicinal product for the relief of mild indigestion and mild spasmodic gastrointestinal complaints (traditional use).
- Antioxidant support: The rosmarinic acid and carnosic acid it contains are polyphenols with strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Muscle and joint comfort (external): The EMA/HMPC monograph describes the external traditional use of rosemary as a bath additive for mild muscle and joint pain (traditional use).
- Mental performance and memory: A small-scale randomized study reported that oral rosemary supplementation improved memory performance; evidence in this area is limited (limited evidence).
Mechanism of Action and Active Components
Polyphenols such as rosmarinic and carnosic acid exhibit antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects; it has also been suggested that they may contribute to cognitive effects by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase.
Forms of Use (Tablets, Capsules, Powder)
Powder form; can be used in tablet, capsule, powder mix/sachet, and (since it is water-soluble) liquid/syrup formulations.
Positive Plant List Check
Rosemary Extract 20:1 is included among the permitted (positive) plants under the Turkish Food Codex dietary supplement legislation. The permitted/used part: Leaf.
Usage Rate in Dietary Supplements
According to the Restricted Substances List for Dietary Supplements, a daily usage limit of 500mg/day applies to this component/extract.
Storage, Shelf Life, and Re-test
Store in a cool, dry, and protected from light environment. The recommended re-test period is generally 3 years; it varies by manufacturer. The CoA document of the relevant batch shall be taken as the basis for the exact date.
Technical Documents and Supply — Asuka Kimya
You can contact Asuka Kimya for SDS, TDS, CoA, and supply conditions for Rosemary Extract 20:1.
References
The usage information on this page is compiled from official herbal monographs and scientific literature (e.g., EMA/HMPC, NIH/NCCIH, Cochrane, EFSA). The product is a dietary supplement raw material; it does not claim to diagnose or treat any disease.