Chamomile Extract
Matricaria Recutita Extract
- CAS
- 84082-60-0
- EC
- 282-006-5
Chamomile Extract, sourced from Matricaria chamomilla flower heads, is a golden-yellow liquid or powder containing apigenin and chamazulene, soluble in alcohols with anti-inflammatory and spasmolytic effects. Standardized to 1-2% apigenin, it provides calming volatiles for therapeutic grade products.
Chamomile Extract
Applications
Used in sedative herbal infusions; in skincare lotions for irritation relief; in digestive bitters for bloating reduction; in eye washes for conjunctivitis; and in hair rinses for blonde tone enhancement in salon supplies.
Safety & Risks
Cross-reactivity with ragweed allergies; sedative potentiation with drugs. Low toxicity profile; dilute for topical use and monitor for photosensitivity in fair-skinned applications.
Packaging
Bottled in 10 kg stainless steel flasks with inert atmosphere fills. Keep in essential oil storage with aroma barriers.