contains mainly volatile components

Raw material:
Origanum vulgare - Leaves, from ecol. farming 

Production:
By supercritical fluid extraction with natural carbon dioxide, no solvent residues, no inorganic salts, no heavy metals, no reproducible microorganisms [1].

Extract:
dark reddish-brown liquid with characteristic smell

D/E-Ratio:
35 - 55 kg raw material yield 1 kg product.

Declaration:
INCI-Name (CTFA): Origanum Vulgare (Oregano) Leaf Extract, CAS-No. 84012-24-8, EINECS-No. 281-670-3

Ingredients:
The extract contains 75 - 85 % essential oil, it contains 50 - 70 % phenolic carvacrol, 5 - 11 % thymoquinone and a small amount of thymol with known antiseptic properties.

Application:
The extract has antiproliferative, immune stimulating, antioxidative and antimicrobial properties, it is effective as antioxidative and antimicrobial agent; it is analgetic and antiinflammatory by COX-1 and COX-2 inhibition.
The product is used in natural remedies and dietary supplements, in cosmetic products and as a natural food flavour.
(Statements summarise literature evidence and have informative character. They might be derived from invitro or animal testing and not be substantiated for humans. They don’t warrant end product properties. Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Formulations with this extract are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.)

Naturalness:
The product is manufactured from the named raw material. It contains no additives and no other technical adjuncts, it is not blended and not formulated. The product is 100 % natural and corresponds to the EC Flavouring Regulation No. 1334/2008 for flavouring preparations.

Stability:
Closed pack under cool and dry storage conditions and exclusion of light at least 5 years.

[1] Manninen P., Häivälä E., Sarimo S., Kallio H. : Z. Lebens Unters Forsch A (1997) 204: 202-205

These data are given for customer´s information only to the best of our knowledge but under exemption of liability especially regarding infringement of or prejudice to third party rights through the use of this product. This information is not a substitute for prior tests demonstrating the suitability of the product for the intended use. Users are responsible for ensuring the compliance with the applicable legislation. The concentrated FLAVEX extracts are raw materials for product formulation. Hence they are not intended for direct consumption in food and for undiluted topical application in cosmetics, perfumery and aromatherapy. Keep away from children.

Version 66.305.01, 07.09.2007

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