Rosmarinic Acid
Rosmarinic Acid is a polyphenol similar to caffeic acid (found in coffee) and is in high levels in Perilla Oil and Rosemary, from which it draws its name. It is a general anti-oxidant and health compound, and seen as 'healthy'.
Rosmarinic Acid is most often used for
Last Updated:September 28, 2022
Rosmarinic acid is a plant-based compound found in a wide variety of spices, but most well known for being the active ingredient in Rosemary and Perilla Oil.
It displays general anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, and may protect against various forms of cancers. Additionally, it can be absorbed through the skin when in an ethanol base (typically perillyl alcohol).
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
- Rosemary Extract
- Perilla Extract
- Perilla Frutescens Extract
- Rosemary (the plant)
- Rosa damascena
- Roselle
- Rhodiola Rosea
- Perilla Oil (a major source)
A standard dose is 200-300mg active Rosmarinic acid (check source for extract percentage) for oral ingestion.