Compound Monograph
Carnosol
An antioxidant and anti-inflammatory diterpene phenol of rosemary and sage, studied for its effects on inflammatory and detoxification pathways.
Classification
Carnosol is one of the diterpenes, part of the terpenoids class. The largest class of plant compounds, built from five-carbon isoprene units — the essential-oil aromatics, resins, bitter principles, saponins, and plant sterols.
Where Does It Come From? (2)
Carnosol is one of the diterpenes, found in Rosemary and Sage.