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Medicinal Herbs

Rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus Spenn. · إكليل الجبل

Origin

Sinai, Egypt

Form

Cut & Sifted / Whole Leaf

MOQ

5 MT

Packing

PP Bags 12.5 kg / Cartons

Product Overview

Sinai Rosemary Excellence

Egyptian rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus Spenn.) thrives in the arid, mineral-rich soils of the Sinai Peninsula, producing leaves with an intensely concentrated aromatic profile and high antioxidant potency. The stress conditions of the Sinai climate — hot days, cool nights, and minimal rainfall — drive elevated concentrations of carnosic acid, rosmarinic acid, and 1,8-cineole in the essential oil fraction.

HS Herbs supplies whole and cut-and-sifted rosemary leaves that are mechanically harvested and dried using controlled low-temperature methods to preserve the volatile oil content and vibrant green-grey color. Our rosemary undergoes rigorous grading by leaf size and essential oil content to meet the specifications of pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic buyers worldwide.

Applications include culinary seasoning blends, natural antioxidant preparations for food preservation, cosmetic formulations, aromatherapy products, and herbal supplements. Egyptian rosemary from HS Herbs is recognized for its premium quality across European, North American, and Asian markets.

Technical Specifications

Quality Parameters

Physical & Chemical

Botanical NameSalvia rosmarinus Spenn.
Part UsedLeaves
Purity≥ 98%
Moisture≤ 12%
Foreign Matter≤ 1%
Stems≤ 5%
Volatile Oil≥ 1.2% (v/w)
Carnosic Acid≥ 2.5%
ColorGreen-grey to dark green
AromaStrong, camphoraceous, piney
TasteAromatic, slightly bitter, warm

Microbiology & Safety

Total Plate Count≤ 1 × 10⁶ CFU/g
Yeast & Mold≤ 1 × 10⁴ CFU/g
E. coliNegative / 1g
SalmonellaNegative / 25g
Coliforms≤ 1 × 10³ CFU/g
Aflatoxins (B1)≤ 5 µg/kg
Aflatoxins (Total)≤ 10 µg/kg
Pesticide ResiduesCompliant with EU MRLs
Heavy Metals (Pb)≤ 10 mg/kg
IrradiationNon-irradiated

Packaging & Logistics

Export Ready

5 MT
Minimum Order
12
KG per Bag
4–6 MT
20ft Container
8–12 MT
40ft Container
24
Months Shelf Life
FOB
Alexandria Port

Packing Options

  • • PP woven bags (5 kg)
  • • Paper bags with PE liner
  • • Carton boxes (custom weight)
  • • Vacuum-sealed options available
  • • Private label & custom branding

Shipping Terms

  • • Incoterms: FOB, CIF, CFR, EXW
  • • Port: Alexandria, Egypt
  • • Lead time: 14–21 business days
  • • FCL & LCL options
  • • Full export documentation

Storage

  • • Cool, dry, well-ventilated
  • • Temperature: below 25°C
  • • Relative humidity: below 65%
  • • Away from direct sunlight
  • • FIFO stock rotation
ISO 9001
ISO 22000
HACCP
FDA Registered
Halal

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