What is Chamomile Extract 10:1?
Chamomile Extract 10:1 is a standardized herbal extract (10:1). It is used as a raw material in the production of dietary supplements.
Product Properties
- Part used: Flower
- Standardization: 10:1
- Solubility: Water-soluble
| Analysis | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤5.0 % |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm |
| E. Coli | Negative in 10 g |
| Salmonella | Negative in 25 g |
What is Chamomile Extract 10:1 Used For? What is its Purpose?
What is Chamomile Extract 10:1 used for? Chamomile is a standardized herbal raw material used in dietary supplements for relaxation, sleep, and digestive comfort support due to its content of flavonoids (apigenin), essential oils (bisabolol, chamazulene). With its standardized 10:1 content, it provides a consistent ingredient source in formulations such as tea/infusion, capsules, standardized extracts, tinctures, essential oils, and topical creams.
Benefits and Main Uses of Chamomile Extract 10:1
- Digestive disorders: According to the EMA monograph, it has a well-established use for mild digestive complaints such as indigestion, bloating, and gas.
- Mild stress and relaxation: Evaluated by the EMA for traditional use in alleviating mild stress and aiding relaxation.
- Sleep quality: Traditionally used to facilitate falling asleep; some clinical studies have shown it supports sleep quality (limited evidence).
- Anxiety support: Reduction in symptoms of generalized anxiety has been reported in randomized studies using standardized extracts (1.2% apigenin) (limited/moderate evidence).
Mechanism of Action and Active Components
Flavonoid apigenin exerts a calming/relaxing effect by modulating GABA receptors; bisabolol and apigenin also soothe the digestive system with anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic effects.
Forms of Use (Tablet, Capsule, Powder)
The powder form can be used in tablet, capsule, powder mix/sachet, and (being water-soluble) liquid/syrup formulations.
Positive List of Plants Check
Chamomile Extract 10:1 is included among the permitted (positive) plants under the Turkish Food Codex dietary supplement legislation. The permitted/used part: Flower.
Usage Rate in Dietary Supplements
According to the Restricted Substances List for Dietary Supplements, a daily usage limit of 500mg/day applies to this component/extract.
Storage, Shelf Life, and Re-test
Store in a cool, dry, and protected from light environment. The recommended re-test period is generally 3 years; it varies by manufacturer. The CoA document of the relevant batch shall be taken as the basis for the exact date.
Technical Documents and Supply — Asuka Kimya
You can contact Asuka Kimya for SDS, TDS, CoA, and supply conditions for Chamomile Extract 10:1.
References
The usage information on this page is compiled from official herbal monographs and scientific literature (e.g., EMA/HMPC, NIH/NCCIH, Cochrane, EFSA). The product is a dietary supplement raw material and does not claim to diagnose or treat diseases.