Rosemary Essential Oil

Rosemary, also known as dew of the sea (Rosmarinus officinalis L.), is part of the Salvia genus in the Lamiaceae family. This evergreen shrub, native to Europe, North Africa, and the Mediterranean, has also found a home in Chinese provinces like Yunnan, Guangxi, Hainan, Hunan, Sichuan, Guizhou, and Fujian. Rosemary is considered a versatile cash crop and is widely used to extract valuable antioxidants and essential oils.
This aromatic oil is composed of over 30 volatile components. Its primary constituents include α-pinene, tricyclic terpene, p-cymene, limonene, 1,8-cineole, borneol, camphor, α-terpineol, β-terpineol, terpinene-4-ol, etc.
In Europe, rosemary has been cherished for centuries as a food flavoring. Today, rosemary essential oil is extensively used in cosmetics, food, and pharmaceutical industries, testament to its versatility and wide range of applications.