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Scientific name: Rosmarinus officinalis
Common name: Rosemary
Family: Labiatae

Organic rosemary oil extract has originated from Germany, and has benefited society ever since. Being native to the Mediterranean, it is a fragrant herb with leaves that resemble needles. There are 5 different ways rosemary extract can be produced. These methods include: dried rosemary leaves by acetone extraction, extraction of rosemary leaves by means of supercritical carbon dioxide, a partially deodorized ethanolic extract of rosemary, a deodorized ethanolic extract of rosemary, or from extract which is decolourized and deodorized rosemary extract obtained by a two-step extraction using hexane and ethanol.

In regards to the food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and therapeutic, and personal use industry, rosemary extract is the best alternative for sodium benzoate. This product acts against dandruff, enhances hair growth, and is suited to protect against oxidation in food products. These food products may contain meat products, sauces, marinades, sauces, condiments, and salad dressings. Rosemary Extract also makes great a spectacular herbal tea!


 
For a product to be considered green, the product has to:
                -promote good indoor air quality
                -be durable and have low maintenance requirements
                -incorporate recycled content
                -use
 natural and/or renewable resources
                -use low “embodied” energy (energy required to produce and transport materials)
                -not contain CFCs, HCFCs or other ozone depleting substances
                -not contain highly toxic compounds
                -be obtained form local resources & manufactures
                -be easily reused, are biodegradable and readily recycled