Chamomile Extract
Plant Origin: Chamomile
Part Used: Flower
Specification: Apigenin 0.3%-98% by HPLC 20:1
Molecular Formula: C15H10O5
Molecular Weight: 270.25
Description:
It is an annual plant of the sunflower family Asteraceae. It usually grows near populated areas all over Europe and temperate Asia. It is widely introduced in temperate North America and Australia. As the seeds need open soil to survive, it often grows near roads, around landfills and in cultivated fields as a wee.The flowers are borne in paniculate capitula. The white ray florets are furnished with a ligule, while the disc florets are yellow. The hollow receptacle is swollen and lacks scales. This property distinguished German Chamomile from Corn Chamomile (Anthemis arvensis), which has a receptacle with scales. The flowers have a strong, aromatic smell, and bloom in early to mid summer.German Chamomile is used medicinally against sore stomach, irritable bowel syndrome, and as a gentle sleep aid. It can be taken as an herbal tea, two teaspoons of dried flower per cup of tea. For a sore stomach, some recommend taking a cup every morning without food for two to three months. It is also used as a mouthwash against oral mucositis. It has acaricidal properties against certain mites, such as Psoroptes cuniculi. The primary active ingredient of the essential oil from German Chamomile is bisabolol.
Functions:
Curing sore stomach, irritable bowel syndrome
Good for sleep
Used as a mouthwash against oral mucositis
Having acaricidal properties against certain mites, such as Psoroptes cuniculi
Anti-cancer
Anti-viral
Anti-oxidation, anti-inflammatory
Tranquilizing and allaying excitement
Lowering blood pressure