Rosemary (Salvia Rosmarinus) – Whole Herb, Extracts, Oils & Powders

From the woody, camphor-bright sprig to a clear PG-soluble extract ready for a serum line, rosemary is one of the most versatile botanicals on the shelf. TheWholesalerCo Canada stocks Salvia rosmarinus across the full processing spectrum so formulators, manufacturers, herbalists, and R&D teams can source the exact form their application calls for — without juggling five suppliers.

If you're still mapping out which format fits your product, the guide below walks through each one and where it tends to earn its place.

Choosing the right form of rosemary

Whole herb (cut, sifted, tea-cut, rubbed) — the unprocessed leaf. Best for tea blends, culinary packing, sachets, smudge bundles, and clients who do their own in-house extraction. Lowest cost per kilo, longest shelf life when stored dry.

Herbal powder — milled whole leaf. Suited to capsules, tablets, seasoning blends, bath products, and topical masks. Mesh size can be specified to your filling equipment.

Freeze-dried rosemary — lyophilised to lock in colour, volatile aromatics, and heat-sensitive actives. Chosen by premium nutraceutical brands and clean-label food makers who need the leaf to taste and look as close to fresh as possible.

Essential oil (steam distilled) — the volatile aromatic fraction. The workhorse for aromatherapy, natural perfumery, hair care, soaps, and cleaning formulations. Ask us about chemotype (1,8-cineole, camphor, verbenone) when ordering — it materially changes the application.

Infused oil (macerated) — whole leaf steeped in a carrier (typically sunflower, olive, or fractionated coconut). A gentler, lipid-soluble option for massage oils, balms, scalp treatments, and beard care where the full essential oil would be too intense or too costly.

CO2 extract (supercritical / total) — solvent-free extraction using pressurised CO2. Captures both volatile aromatics and heavier antioxidants (carnosic acid, carnosol) that steam distillation leaves behind. The format of choice for natural food preservation, premium cosmeceuticals, and any clean-label brand that wants "no residual solvent" on the COA.

Solvent-based extract — typically ethanol or hexane extraction, standardised to a target marker. Cost-effective for bulk nutraceutical and functional food use where a specific actives percentage is required.

Oleoresin — concentrated, viscous extract carrying the full flavour, colour, and aroma profile of the herb. The food industry standard for sauces, marinades, processed meats, and savoury seasonings where consistent dosing matters more than working with raw leaf.

Oil-soluble extract — pre-dispersed in a lipid carrier. Drops cleanly into anhydrous formulations: balms, body oils, lip products, oil serums.

Water-soluble extract — engineered to dissolve in aqueous bases. The right pick for toners, mists, shampoos, beverages, and any system where an oil phase isn't available.

PG (propylene glycol) extract — solubilised in cosmetic-grade PG. Stable, easy to dose, and a default for skincare manufacturers running aqueous-alcoholic systems.

Glycerine extract — the alcohol-free, vegetable-glycerine alternative to a tincture. Preferred for children's products, oral care, alcohol-free supplements, and gentle cosmetics.

Not sure which one you need? Our sourcing team will walk through your formulation and recommend the format (and origin) that fits your spec, MOQ, and price point.

Origin matters — and we offer a choice

Rosemary's chemistry shifts noticeably with soil, altitude, and climate. We carry multiple origins so you can match the raw material to the sensory and actives profile your brand needs:

  • India origin — our anchor supply chain for whole herb, powders, and a wide spread of extracts. Reliable volumes, competitive pricing, full documentation.
  • Thailand origin — extracts and oils with a softer, slightly sweeter aromatic profile.
  • Indonesia origin — extracts and oils, often favoured for cosmetic and aromatherapy applications.
  • Sri Lanka origin — extracts and oils from a tightly controlled growing belt; clean profiles suited to premium personal care.
  • Vietnam origin — extracts and oils that have become increasingly popular for food and nutraceutical buyers seeking diversification away from single-origin sourcing.

Multi-origin sourcing also means supply continuity. When weather, freight, or harvest cycles disrupt one corridor, we keep your line running from another.

Why Canadian buyers work with TheWholesalerCo

The Canadian natural products market — across Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, and the Maritimes — has matured fast. Health Canada's NHP framework, CFIA food import rules, and rising consumer demand for traceable, clean-label ingredients mean buyers can no longer treat "rosemary" as a single SKU. The form, the origin, the actives, and the documentation all matter.

We support Canadian formulators and brand owners with:

  • Documentation buyers actually need: COA, MSDS/SDS, allergen and GMO statements, country-of-origin, and specification sheets on request
  • Flexible MOQs — from sample sizes for R&D through to full pallet and container loads
  • Domestic-friendly logistics into major Canadian hubs
  • A single point of contact across every rosemary format, so you're not chasing five vendors for one formulation

Ready to source rosemary?

Every batch of Rosemary we supply is backed by full documentation — CoA, MSDS, heavy metals and microbial reports, carnosic acid and essential oil assay, chemotype declaration (for essential oils), allergen and GMO declarations, and specification sheets on request. Orders ship worldwide from our facility with lead times and MOQs designed for both established brands and emerging formulators.

Transparent bulk pricing, no quotation wait. Check live wholesale prices and place your order directly on the TheWholesalerCo platform — what you see is what you pay, with no back-and-forth on quotes or hidden minimums.

Request a technical datasheet for any Rosemary product below, or order directly from the collection.