PISCATAWAY, NJ - Sabinsa Corporation has recently completed development of a comprehensive rosemary extract standardized for a minimum 6.0% camosic acid, 1.0% rosmarinic acid and 0.5% ursolic acid. These compounds are responsible for the potent antioxidant activity of rosemary leaves.

Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary leaf) has applications as an antioxidant both internally and externally. In addition to antioxidant properties, laboratory studies have established the inhibitory effects of rosemary extract on tumor generation and mutagenesis. The antimicrobial effects of rosemary have also been studied.

Sabinsa Corporation, which has pioneered the introduction of several Ayurvedic herbal extracts in the US market, is an application oriented manufacturing and marketing company which manufacturers Phytonutrients, Ayurvedic herbal extracts and specialty fine chemicals used for nutritional, pharmaceutical and food products. Sabinsa distinguishes itself by its extensive research support for its customers and products, and the scientific credentials of its key technical staff.