Chamomile Extract,Apigenin

Product name:Apigenin

CHEMICAL NAME: 4,5,7-trihydroxyflavone

Appearance: Light Yellow Fine Powder

CAS NO.: 520-36-5

Specification:98%

Molecular formula:  C15H1005

Molecular Weight:   270.25

Extract solvent: Dilute KOH solution

Storage: Good sealed container away from light and heat.

Shelf life:  2 years when properly stored.

Packing: Cardboard drum (25kg/drum), double plastic bag of foodstuff inside.

Description of Chamomile Extract,Apigenin

Chamomile is one of the oldest favorites amongst garden herbs and its reputation as a medicinal plantshows little signs.of abatement.

The Egyptians reverenced it for its virtues, and from their belief in its power to cure ague, dedicated it to their gods. No plant was better known to the country folk of old,

it having been grown for centuries in English gardens for its use as a common domestic medicine to such an extent that the old herbals agree that 'it is but lost time and labour to describe it.

Apigenin is an antioxidant plant flavanoid which contains anti-inflammatory  and anticancer properties.  It may induce apoptosis and may inhibit proliferation of tumor cells by arresting the cell cycle at the G2/M phase.

Apigenin Is also known to be a MAP kinase inhibitor and a selective inhibitor of Protein Kinase 2 (CK2). Apigenin is capable of exerting diverse effects on a vast variety of molecular targets. Most effects appear to be mostly mediated through suppressing nitric oxide synthase-2 (NOS2), Hypoxia-inducible factor 1 α (HIF-1α), lipoxygenase, cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2)  and  vascular  endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression. Blocks proliferation of Wnt-1 transfected cells,  dephosphorylates β-catenin and lowers levels of β-catenin  and Dvi. Apigenin is  an inhibitor  of Casein Kinase, CYP19, CYP2C9, ERK and PKC.

Function of Chamomile Extract,Apigenin

1.Apigenin has long been used as an after-meal and bedtime drink;

2.Chamomile extract apigenin used for it's soothing effects and ability to support normal tone in the digestive tract;

3.Apigenin powder used for a variety of ailments including: colic (especially in children), bloat,mild upper respiratory infections,premenstrual pain, anxiety and insomnia;

4.Chamomile apigenin treat sore and chapped nipples in nursing mothers, as well as minor skin infections and abrasions;

5.Eye drops made from these herbs are also used for tired eyes and mild ocular infections.

Application of Chamomile Extract,Apigenin

1.Applied in food field, apigenin is mainly used as food additives for nutrient;

2.Applied in cosmetics, apigenin is mainly used to whitening, anti-wrinkle and UV protection.