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Chamomile Extract
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Botanical Name: Matricaria Recutita
Specification: Apigenin 1.2%,3%,90%,98% HPLC, Extract Ratio: 4:1
Used Part: Flower
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Description:
Chamomile is originally from the Mediterranean region, but is now cultivated or naturalized in many areas of the world. Both species of Chamomile (Roman or perennial and German or annual) are usually employed as tea and have similar therapeutic applications, although their chemical components are not entirely the same.
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Action:
1. Chamomile is used for it's soothing effects and ability to support normal tone in the digestive tract.
2. Chamomile have been used for a variety of ailments including: colic (especially in children), bloat, mild upper respiratory infections, premenstrual pain, anxiety and insomnia. Chamomile tea is also used to promote labor.
3. Externally, Chamomile is used to treat sore and chapped nipples in nursing mothers, as well as minor skin infections and abrasions. Eye drops made from these herbs are also used for tired eyes and mild ocular infections.
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SPEICIFICATION SHEET
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Extract Ratio
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4:1
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Appearance
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Light Yellow to Brown Powder
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Loss on Drying
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< 5.0%
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Heavy Metals
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< 20ppm
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Arsenic(As)
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< 2ppm
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Lead(Pb)
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< 2ppm
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Total Plate Count
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< 1,000cuf/G
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Yeast & Mold
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< 100cuf/G
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E.Coli.
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Negative
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Salmonella
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Negative
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