Meet our Founder
Rosemary Chng, the visionary behind Elixir Botanica, holds a postgraduate science degree from the National University of Singapore, where she specialized in the micro-clonal propagation of taro. Her academic foundation, completed in 1995, sparked a deep and lasting interest in plant science and medicinal plants, which would later become the cornerstone of her entrepreneurial journey.
Her career began as a scientific officer with the International Board for Plant Genetic Resources, a role she held for seven years. During this time, Rosemary gained valuable insights into the diversity and potential of plant-based compounds for improving human health. Her work further deepened her expertise in the field and cemented her commitment to unlocking the healing potential of nature.
Encouraged by her mother and inspired by the transformative effects of a unique group of antioxidants that aided her father’s recovery from a stroke, Rosemary founded Elixir Botanica in 2008 as a sole proprietorship. The business was officially upgraded to Elixir Botanica Pte Ltd in 2009, reflecting her growing ambition to bring scientifically backed wellness products to a wider audience.
From 2009 to 2014, Rosemary balanced her entrepreneurial efforts with other jobs to sustain her budding business. She dedicated nearly a decade to rigorously testing and refining her products, gathering extensive feedback to ensure their safety, efficacy, and ability to support health at a cellular level. Her meticulous research laid the foundation for what would become her signature formula: a superior blend of network antioxidants designed for lifelong use.
In 2015, Rosemary committed to her business full-time and set out to develop a product that met her exacting standards for safety, effectiveness, and quality. She collaborated with Health Canada, a globally recognized regulatory body, to ensure her formula was scientifically validated and certified. This rigorous process was completed in 2017, culminating in the official licensing of VigourCells™, Elixir Botanica’s flagship product.
On January 8, 2018, the first batch of VigourCells™ arrived in Singapore. Since then, the product has made a remarkable impact, with over 20,000 bottles sold. Each bottle represents Rosemary’s unwavering dedication to improving lives, starting with her own family.
Driven by a personal commitment to lifelong health and wellness, Rosemary has invested countless hours, resources, and energy into VigourCells™. Her passion stems not only from her scientific background but also from her desire to help others regain their vitality and well-being. Many individuals have reported significant health improvements thanks to her groundbreaking formula, reaffirming her mission to make Elixir Botanica a trusted name in natural health and wellness.
Today, Rosemary continues to lead Elixir Botanica with the same vision and purpose that inspired its inception. For her, VigourCells™ is more than a product—it’s a legacy of care, research, and innovation that she proudly shares with her family, loved ones, and customers around the world.