EU_Declaration99.pdf
Botanical Name: Matricaria recutita Common name: German chamomile, Hungarian chamomile Read More
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Botanical Name: |
Matricaria recutita |
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Common name: |
German chamomile, Hungarian chamomile, sweet false chamomile |
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Plant family: |
Asteraceae |
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Genus: |
Matricaria |
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Appearance/Color: |
Clear blue color liquid |
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Odor: |
Cool and herbal aroma |
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Origin: |
Bulgaria |
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Method of
Extraction: |
Hydro Distillation |
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Concentration: |
50 Percent |
Chamomile has been used
internally for a wide variety of complaints. The traditional description of
chamomile is alles zutraut, which means that the plant “is good for
everything.”
There are two varieties of
chamomile commonly used in herbal preparations for internal use and
for aromatherapy. One is called Roman chamomile (Anthemis
nobilis), with contemporary sources in Belgium and southern England. Roman
chamomile grows to a height of 9 in (23 cm) or less, and is frequently used as
a ground cover along garden paths because of its pleasant apple scent. German
chamomile (Matricaria recutita) is grown extensively in Germany,
Hungary, and parts of the former Soviet Union. German chamomile grows to a
height of about 3 ft (1 m) and is the variety most commonly cultivated in the United
States, where it is used medicinally.
Also known as hydrosols, floral
waters are actually a by-product of the steam distillation process used to
capture essential oils. During a normal essential oil distillation process, the
steam containing the oils is cooled to turn it into water, and the essential
oils floating on top are skimmed off and bottled. The remaining water is
considered floral water! Any floral water contains water, water-soluble
components of the plant, and trace amounts of the essential oil. This unique
composition lends each floral water a full spectrum of the essence and
properties of the botanical material from which it was derived. Though they are
most often called floral waters, hydrosols can be produced from any plant
matter like herbs, needles, leaves, woods, barks, and seeds.
Floral waters have many valuable
uses in beauty, skincare, haircare, and household products. At Venkatramna
Industries, we offer wide range of floral waters for a variety of product
applications. They can be sold as pure floral waters to be used as sprays and
spritzers, or they can be strategically blended with other ingredients to
create versatile consumer products.
COMMON USAGE
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Skincare (Cosmetics)
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Perfumery
TOXICOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
Safety Summary
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Hazardous: Not classified as hazrdous.
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Contraindications (Oral): Pregnancy,
breastfeeding, endometriosis, estrogen-dependant cancers, children under 5
years of Age.
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Maximum Dermal Use Level: Not Established
Organ Specific Effects
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Adverse Skin Reactions: Not known.
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Cardiovascular Effects: Not known.
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Reproductive Toxicity: Not Known
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Hepatotoxicity: Not Found
Systemic Effects
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Acute Toxicity:
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ORAL (LD50): Not Known
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DERMAL (LD50): Not known
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Subcute & Subchronic Toxicity: Skin: May
cause skin irritation. Eyes: May cause eye irritation. Ingestion: May cause
gastrointestinal tract irritation. Inhalation: Inhalation of mist or vapor may
cause respiratory tract irritation.
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Carcinogenic: Not Classified
ECOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
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Ecotoxicity: Not available
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Products of Biodegradation: Possibly hazardous
short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation
products may arise.
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Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation: Not
available
