Organic Chrysanthemum Extract Powder
As a specialized manufacturer of organic botanical extracts, we proudly present our premium organic chrysanthemum extract. Sourced from the finest organically cultivated Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat (Asteraceae), this product is produced under stringent organic standards, ensuring zero pesticide residues and purity from source to finish. Employing advanced extraction techniques, we precisely isolate the active compounds in chrysanthemum, such as flavonoids, volatile oils, and organic acids, preserving their natural potency. Renowned for its exceptional antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and moisturizing properties, our extract is ideal for a wide range of cosmetics, particularly for sensitive skin care, anti-aging, and whitening formulations. Rigorously tested, our extract guarantees consistent levels of total flavonoids and total organic acids, while meeting international standards for heavy metals and microbial contamination. Packaged in food-grade materials and sealed to prevent moisture, our product boasts a 24-month shelf life. Each batch comes with a detailed quality inspection report, providing you with peace of mind. We are committed to supplying your brand with a stable, high-quality, and efficient organic chrysanthemum extract to elevate your skincare products and foster a prosperous future together.
Organic Chrysanthemum Extract Powder is a concentrated form derived from organically grown chrysanthemum plants. It is rich in various bioactive compounds that contribute to its numerous health benefits：
Flavonoids: This group includes luteolin, apigenin, and quercetin, known for their potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
Volatile Oils: Comprising a blend of essential oils such as camphor and menthol, these compounds impart cooling, antipyretic, and analgesic effects.
Organic Acids: Notably chlorogenic acid, these acids exhibit strong antioxidant and antimicrobial activities.
Polysaccharides: These complex carbohydrates play a crucial role in immune modulation, antioxidant defense, and anti-tumor activities.
Other Components: The extract also contains essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, calcium, iron, and magnesium.
| Item | Specification | Result |
| Maker Compounds | Flavone ≥5.0% | 5.18% |
| Organoleptic | ||
| Appearance | Fine Powder | Conforms |
| Color | Brown | Conforms |
| Odor | Characteristic | Conforms |
| Taste | Characteristic | Conforms |
| Extract Solvent | Water | |
| Drying Method | Spray drying | Conforms |
| Physical Characteristics | ||
| Particle Size | 100% pass 80 mesh | Conforms |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 5.00% | 4.02% |
| Ash | ≤ 5.00% | 2.65% |
| Heavy metals | ||
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤ 10ppm | Conforms |
| Arsenic | ≤1ppm | Conforms |
| Lead | ≤1ppm | Conforms |
| Cadmium | ≤1ppm | Conforms |
| Mercury | ≤1ppm | Conforms |
| Microbiological Tests | ||
| Total Plate Count | ≤1000cfu/g | Conforms |
| Total Yeast & Mold | ≤100cfu/g | Conforms |
| E.Coli | Negative | Negative |
| Storage: Preserve in well-closed, light-resistant, and protect from moisture. | ||
| Prepared by: Ms. Ma | Date: 2024-12-28 | |
| Approved by: Mr. Cheng | Date: 2024-12-28 | |
To guarantee the reliability of organic chrysanthemum extract used in cosmetics, a comprehensive quality control system is essential. The following steps provide a detailed overview:
1. Supplier Selection
Certification: Verify that suppliers possess relevant certifications such as ISO, ORGANIC, and BRC.
Reputation: Choose suppliers with a strong reputation and a history of reliable partnerships. Request quality certificates and test reports for their products.
2. Raw Material Quality Control
Visual Inspection: Ensure that the chrysanthemum raw materials are visually appealing, free from mold, and insect damage.
Identity Verification: Employ scientific methods like DNA testing and microscopic examination to confirm the species and origin of the raw materials.
Pesticide Residue Testing: Use advanced techniques such as High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) to detect pesticide residues in raw materials and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
3. Production Process Control
Extraction Process: Adhere to standardized extraction methods, including water extraction, ethanol extraction, and ultrasonic-assisted extraction, to ensure consistent and reproducible results.
Purification Steps: Employ filtration, decolorization, and deproteinization to remove impurities and enhance the purity of the extract.
Drying Process: Utilize spray drying or similar methods to ensure uniform drying and minimize the loss of active ingredients.
4. Quality Testing
Total Flavonoid Content: Determine the total flavonoid content using a UV spectrophotometer at 268 nm, with luteolin as a reference.
Total Organic Acid Content: Measure the total phenolic content using the aluminum nitrate colorimetric method at 510 nm. The total organic acid content is calculated by subtracting the total flavonoid content from the total phenolic content.
Heavy Metal Testing: Analyze the extract for heavy metals such as lead, mercury, and arsenic to ensure compliance with the "Cosmetic Safety Technical Specifications".
Microbial Testing: Assess the microbial content of the extract to meet relevant standards.
5. Stability Testing
Accelerated Stability Testing: Conduct accelerated stability tests under high temperature and humidity conditions to evaluate the extract's stability.
Long-Term Stability Testing: Perform long-term stability tests under normal temperature conditions to ensure the extract's quality remains stable throughout its shelf life.
6. Toxicological Evaluation
Acute Toxicity Testing: Conduct oral and dermal acute toxicity (LD50) tests to assess the acute toxicity of the extract.
Skin and Eye Irritation Testing: Perform skin and eye irritation/corrosion tests to evaluate the extract's potential to irritate the skin and eyes.
Skin Sensitization Testing: Conduct skin sensitization tests to assess the extract's allergenic potential.
Phototoxicity Testing: Conduct phototoxicity and photoallergenicity tests to evaluate the extract's safety under light exposure.
7. Usage Level Control
Concentration Limits: Adhere to the usage concentration limits specified in the "Catalogue of Used Cosmetic Raw Materials (2021 Edition)". For example, for whole body (residual): 0.04%, trunk (residual): 0.12%, face (residual): 0.7%, and eyes (residual): 0.00025%.
By following these rigorous quality control measures, we can ensure that organic chrysanthemum extract used in cosmetics is safe, effective, and meets the highest quality standards.
Organic chrysanthemum extract offers a plethora of health benefits, primarily attributed to its rich content of flavonoids such as luteolin and apigenin. These bioactive compounds confer the following properties:
1. Antioxidant Activity:
By effectively scavenging free radicals, organic chrysanthemum extract delays cellular aging and protects skin from environmental damage.
2. Anti-inflammatory Effects:
Chrysanthemum extract exhibits potent anti-inflammatory properties, alleviating skin inflammation. Studies on mice with atopic dermatitis have shown that chrysanthemum alcohol extract can reduce the severity of the disease by decreasing serum levels of immunoglobulin E, tumor necrosis factor-α, and inflammatory cytokines (interleukin-4 and interleukin-10) in skin tissues.
3. Antimicrobial Properties:
Chlorogenic acid, a component of chrysanthemum extract, demonstrates significant antimicrobial activity, particularly against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. The mechanism involves altering bacterial cell membrane permeability, accelerating the efflux of cellular contents, and disrupting cell membranes and cell walls.
4. Moisturizing Effects:
Organic chrysanthemum extract enhances skin moisture content, leaving skin soft and supple.
5. Blood Glucose Lowering:
Chrysanthemum extract has been shown to reduce blood glucose levels in diabetic mice. This effect may be attributed to the partial restoration of insulin synthesis and secretion by damaged pancreatic β cells and the increased expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-α (PPARα) in the liver, leading to enhanced glucose uptake and glycogen synthesis.
6. Antitumor Activity:
Chrysanthemum polysaccharides, such as CMP, CMP-1, CMP-2, and CMP-3, have significantly inhibited the proliferation of human hepatocellular carcinoma HepG-2 cells and human breast cancer cells MCF-7. Additionally, triterpenoids isolated from chrysanthemum exhibit potent inhibitory effects on mouse skin tumors induced by 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate (TPA) and human tumor cell lines.
7. Cardiovascular Protection:
Chrysanthemum alcohol extract significantly increases myocardial contractility and exerts a positive inotropic effect on isolated toad hearts impaired by pentobarbital. Furthermore, it can significantly increase coronary blood flow in isolated hearts.
8. Neuroprotection and Hepatoprotection:
Chrysanthemum extract protects against neuronal damage by reducing MPP+-induced cytotoxicity, PARP protein cleavage, reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, and modulating the expression of Bcl-2 and Bax in SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells. Additionally, ethanol extracts and polysaccharides from chrysanthemum can specifically reduce serum levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and malondialdehyde (MDA), while increasing superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity in liver tissue, thereby protecting hepatocytes against free radicals and lipid peroxidation, and providing protection against CCl4-induced liver injury in mice.
9. Immune System Modulation:
Various extracts of chrysanthemum, obtained using different solvents, exhibit strong antioxidant activity, with 80% ethanol extracts demonstrating the highest total reducing power and free radical scavenging capacity. Water-soluble polysaccharides from chrysanthemum can accelerate the proliferation of lymphocytes, enhancing the body's immune system and promoting immune regulation.
A Wide Range of Applications for Organic Chrysanthemum Extract
Organic chrysanthemum extract finds extensive applications across various industries, including cosmetics, food and beverages, and health supplements.
1. Cosmetics
Skincare Benefits: Primarily used as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and soothing agent in cosmetics. It effectively scavenges free radicals, prevents skin aging, reduces inflammation, and soothes sensitive skin. Products such as face masks, toners, lotions, and serums containing chrysanthemum extract can prevent allergies, hydrate the skin, combat acne, and combat aging.
Sun Protection and Whitening: Studies have shown that certain components in chrysanthemum extract offer sun protection, safeguarding the skin from tanning and preventing dryness and peeling, while maintaining skin luster. Additionally, it inhibits inflammatory responses and the release of inflammatory factors such as histamine, interleukin, and tumor necrosis factor by inflammatory cells, providing anti-inflammatory, soothing, antimicrobial, and barrier repair benefits.
2. Food and Beverages
Functional Foods: Organic chrysanthemum extract is used in various functional foods such as chrysanthemum tea and chrysanthemum wine. These products not only offer unique flavors but also provide health benefits such as heat-clearing, detoxification, and antimicrobial properties.
Beverages: Adding chrysanthemum extract to beverages can enhance taste and color, while increasing nutritional value and health benefits. For example, chrysanthemum tea beverages have heat-clearing and refreshing effects.
3. Health Supplements
Immune Enhancement: The flavonoids and polysaccharides in organic chrysanthemum extract can strengthen the immune system and regulate immune function. For instance, chrysanthemum polysaccharides accelerate the proliferation of lymphocytes, enhancing the body's immune system.
Blood Glucose and Lipid Regulation: Chrysanthemum extract can lower blood glucose levels in diabetic mice, possibly by restoring insulin synthesis and secretion in damaged pancreatic β cells. Moreover, it can inhibit the increase in total cholesterol in rats fed a high-fat diet, increase protective high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels, and decrease harmful low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels, playing a significant role in preventing hyperlipidemia.
Cardiovascular Protection: Chrysanthemum alcohol extract significantly enhances myocardial contractility and exerts a positive inotropic effect on isolated toad hearts that have been impaired by pentobarbital. Additionally, it can significantly increase coronary blood flow in isolated hearts.
4. Other Applications
Aromatherapy and Perfumery: Organic chrysanthemum extract is used in perfumes and aromatherapy products due to its natural fragrance.
Pharmaceuticals: In traditional medicine, chrysanthemum and its extracts have been widely used. Modern research has confirmed its significant effects on preventing cardiovascular diseases, combating fatigue, and fighting tumors.
As a trusted supplier, we have built a strong brand reputation and a loyal customer base. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has enabled us to establish stable sales channels. Moreover, we offer customized production services to meet specific customer requirements, such as different particle sizes and packaging specifications, fostering customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Storage: Keep in a cool, dry, and clean place, Protect from moisture and direct light.
Bulk Package: 25kg/drum.
Lead Time: 7 days after your order.
Shelf Life: 2 years.
Remark: Customized specifications also can be achieved.
Express
Under 100kg, 3-5Days
Door to door service easy to pick up the goods
By Sea
Over300kg, Around 30 Days
Port to port service professional clearance broker needed
By Air
100kg-1000kg, 5-7Days
Airport to airport service professional clearance broker needed
Bioway Organic has gained USDA and EU organic, BRC, ISO, HALAL, KOSHER, and HACCP certificates.
1. Stringent Quality Control Processes
Our manufacturing facility implements comprehensive quality control measures throughout the production process. From sourcing raw materials to the final product, each step is monitored to ensure adherence to the highest quality standards. We conduct regular inspections and testing at various stages, including raw material verification, in-process checks, and final product testing, to guarantee consistency and quality.
2. Certified Organic Production
Our Organic Plant Ingredient Products are certified organic by recognized certification bodies. This certification ensures that our herbs are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). We adhere to strict organic farming practices, promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility in our sourcing and production methods.
3. Third-Party Testing
To further ensure the quality and safety of our Organic Plant Ingredients, we engage independent third-party laboratories to conduct rigorous testing for purity, potency, and contaminants. These tests include assessments for heavy metals, microbial contamination, and pesticide residues, providing an additional layer of assurance for our customers.
4. Certificates of Analysis (COA)
Each batch of our Organic Plant Ingredients comes with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing the results of our quality testing. The COA includes information on active ingredient levels, purity, and any relevant safety parameters. This documentation allows our customers to verify the quality and compliance of the product, fostering transparency and trust.
5. Allergen and Contaminant Testing
We conduct thorough testing to identify potential allergens and contaminants, ensuring that our products are safe for consumption. This includes testing for common allergens and ensuring that our extract is free from harmful substances.
6. Traceability and Transparency
We maintain a robust traceability system that allows us to track our raw materials from source to finished product. This transparency ensures accountability and enables us to respond quickly to any quality concerns.
7. Sustainability Certifications
In addition to organic certification, we may also hold certifications related to sustainability and environmental practices, demonstrating our commitment to responsible sourcing and production methods.
