Chamomile Flowers
Matricaria chamomilla L. (syn. M. recutita) • Egyptian Agricultural Origin
Quality & Safety Guarantee
- ISO 22000:2018 & HACCP Certified Batch
- EU Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 MRL Compliant
- Salmonella: Absent in 25g/50g guaranteed
- Non-GMO & Non-Irradiated Declaration provided
Herbs
Chamomile Flowers
Matricaria chamomilla L. (syn. M. recutita)
Egyptian Chamomile is universally acknowledged as the global benchmark for Matricaria chamomilla. The unique desert-fringe climate along the Nile River develops exceptionally high concentrations of therapeutic chamazulene (blue oil) and bisabolol. Every batch is stringently monitored for pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) according to European Regulation (EU) 2020/2040.
Industrial Applications:
Medicinal bedtime infusions, soothing pediatric teas, pharmaceutical extracts, skincare creams, anti-inflammatory phytomedicines.
B2B Technical Specification Sheet
| Botanical Name | Matricaria chamomilla L. (syn. M. recutita) |
|---|---|
| Plant Family | Asteraceae |
| Harmonized System (HS Code) | 1211.90.86 |
| Country of Origin | Egypt |
| Available Cuts / Forms | Whole Flowers Extra (Large golden buttons, white ray florets), Whole Standard, Chamomile Pollen / Siftings, Tea Bag Cut (TBC) |
| Purity Grade | 98.5% - 99.5% depending on grade |
| Moisture Content | Max 10.0% |
| Total Ash Limit | Max 10.0% |
| Acid-Insoluble Ash | Max 2.0% |
| Active / Volatile Profile | Min 0.4% - 0.7% (Intense chamazulene & alpha-bisabolol) |
| Foreign Organic Matter | Max 0.5% (Non-flower biomass < 1.0%) |
Commercial Packaging & Shipping Logistics
| Standard Packaging | 10kg / 12.5kg / 15kg export cartons or breathable multi-wall paper bags |
|---|---|
| 20ft FCL Loadability | 3.0 to 3.5 Metric Tons |
| 40ft HC FCL Loadability | 7.5 to 8.5 Metric Tons |
| Harvest Season | January to April |
| Shelf Life & Storage | 24 Months |
| Shipping Documents Provided | Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin (EUR.1), Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, and all further docs as per client request. |