Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Carnosic acid is a natural benzenediol abietane diterpene found in rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) and common sage (Salvia officinalis). Dried leaves of rosemary or sage contain 1.5 to 2.5% carnosic acid.Carnosic acid has medicinal properties is a potent antioxidant and protects skin cells against UV-A radiation (photoprotection). Studies in animals have also found a protection against carcinogens.Carnosic acid is used as a preservative or antioxidant in food and nonfood products (e.g.
