A versatile and effective powder

Rosemary leaf powder is prized for its richness in natural antioxidants, particularly rosmarinic acid, and for its ease of incorporation into health and beauty formulas. It is notably used to stimulate circulation, support liver function, and soothe tired skin.

Description

Fine powder, gray-green to brown-green in color, with a typical aromatic odor and camphor-like taste. Obtained by gently grinding the dried leaves.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Rosemary
• Latin name: Rosmarinus officinalis
• Family: Lamiaceae
• Part used: Leaf
• Form: Powder
• Origin: Mediterranean Basin
• English name: Rosemary powder
• German name: Rosmarinpulver
• Name in Spanish: Polvo de Romero
• Name in Italian: Polvere di rosmarino
• Name in Arabic: مسحوق إكليل الجبل

Main virtues

Digestive, antioxidant, nerve tonic, circulation stimulant, purifying for skin and hair.

Main constituents

Rosmarinic acid, cineole, camphor, flavonoids, tannins, phenolic acids.

Professional use and dosage

• Loose powder: 0.5 to 1 g/day, to be mixed into a compote or juice. As a digestive or tonic treatment (morning).
• Capsules: 250 to 400 mg/capsule – up to 2 g/day depending on targeted use.
• Cosmetics: as a hair mask or purifying treatment, at 2-5% in homemade preparations.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women without medical advice.
• May be irritating when applied to the skin at high doses (test first).
• Do not exceed the recommended doses internally.

History and traditional use

Rosemary is a sacred plant of the Mediterranean basin, historically used for its protective, digestive, and tonic properties. It is used in many traditional preparations, including the Queen of Hungary water, a famous medieval tonic lotion.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: resealable kraft bag or professional opaque pot.
• Storage: away from humidity, heat and light.
• Shelf life: 24 months.
• TARIC customs code: 1211.90.86.00

Sources and references

• Pharmacopoeia monographs and Mediterranean herbals
• Internal References Apophycaire
• Traditional herbal medicine data

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