INCI: Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Production:
By supercritical fluid extraction with natural carbon dioxide, no inorganic salts, no solvent residues, no heavy metals, no reproducible microorganisms
The extract contains 7 – 17 % essential oil, mainly consisting of 20 – 45 % alpha-bisabolol,5 – 20 % bisabolol oxides, farnesene, chamazulene, cis- and trans-en-yn-dicycloether andspathulenol. The content of matricine in the extract is 0.5 – 2.5 % (analysed viachamazulene). The extract also contains fat and waxes as well as small amounts ofherniarine.
Traditional use:
Camomile extract is used in herbal medicinal products for internal use in gastrointestinaldiseases, external use in the treatment of inflammation of the skin and mucousmembranes, inflammatory diseases of the respiratory system or diseases of the anal andgenital area.
In food:
For the flavouring 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.