Chamomile or camomile is the common name for several daisy-like plants of the family Asteraceae. Two of the species, Matricaria chamomilla and Chamaemelum nobile, are commonly used to make herbal infusions for beverages.
| CAS number | 84082-60-0 |
| Botanical Name | Chamomilla recutita |
| Plant Part | Flower |
| Origin of raw material | Egypt |
| Origin of product | Egypt |
| Extraction method | Supercritical Fluid (SCF). SCF method is an extraction technique using fluids in conditions that are elevated above their critical point of temperature. The extraction conditions mainly pressure and temperature, are in charge of solubility and selectivity of different compounds in the supercritical fluid Advantages of SCF extraction process include products of 100% natural, fresh close to raw material, high concentration, high solubility, no solvent residues, no inorganic salts, no heavy metals, no reproducible microorganisms, and lipophilic. |
| Application | Traditional use Chamomile extract is used in herbal medicinal products for internal use in gastrointestinal diseases, external use in the treatment of inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes, inflammatory diseases of the respiratory system or diseases of the anal and genital area. In cosmetics Due to its anti-inflammatory and deodorizing properties, chamomile extract can be used as an additive in cleansing and care products such as skin creams, body lotions, soaps, deodorants and in oral care products. The extract is also suitable as a fragrance in perfumes or other cosmetic products. In food For the flavoring of food, e.g. beverages, sweets. In food supplements Because of its digestible and beneficial properties, chamomile is also suitable for use in food supplements. |
| Shelf Life | 5 years |
