Technical Specifications

【Chinese Name】 洋甘菊提取物
【English Name】 Chamomile Extract (German/Roman Chamomile)
【Latin Name】 Matricaria recutita (German), Chamaemelum nobile (Roman)
【Plant Part Used】 Dried flower heads
【Extract Ratios】 10:1 or 20:1 concentrated
【Appearance】 Fine brown powder
【Active Components】
• Apigenin (1-3%)
• Bisabolol (α-form 5-15%)
• Chamazulene (blue pigment, 0.1-1%)
• Spiroether (unique to German chamomile)

Quality Standards

✓ TLC Authentication (EP 10.0 method)
✓ Heavy Metals: Pb≤2ppm, As≤1ppm
✓ Microbial Limits: Complies with USP <2023>
✓ Pesticides: Below EU MRLs

Manufacturing Process

1. Supercritical      CO₂ extraction (for volatile oils)

2. Ethanol-water      dual extraction

3. Cryogenic      concentration (<40°C)

4. UV      sterilization

Packaging & Stability

【Primary】 Nitrogen-flushed aluminum bags (1kg)
【Secondary】 Food-grade fiber drum (25kg)
【Storage】 15-25°C, ≤60% RH, protected from light
【Shelf Life】 24 months

Clinical Applications

Gastrointestinal:

• Reduces      colic symptoms by 57% in infants

• Accelerates      ulcer healing (↑PGE2 synthesis)

Dermatological:

• Decreases      skin irritation by 60% in patch tests

• Wound      healing acceleration (in vivo studies)

Neuroactive Effects:

• Binds      to GABA receptors (anxiolytic activity)

• Improves      sleep latency by 15 minutes

Regulatory Status

• GRAS (FDA 21 CFR 182.20)
• EMA/HMPC Monograph
• China GB 2760 Approved

Note: German chamomile contains higher bisabolol, while Roman chamomile has more esters.

For GC-MS profiles or customized standardization (apigenin 5%), request our technical package.