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Principles of Chamomile ExtractionWater Extraction Method for ChamomileAlcohol Extraction Method for ChamomileOil Extraction Method for ChamomilePrecautionsChamomile, as a common herb, its flowers and leaves are rich in various beneficial components, with effects such as soothing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant. In daily life, many people like to enjoy the health benefits brought by chamomile by making their own chamomile products. How to correctly perform chamomile extraction? This article will introduce you to the chamomile extraction methods and related knowledge in detail.
Principles of Chamomile Extraction
Chamomile extraction is the process of mixing chamomile with a solvent (such as water, alcohol, vegetable oil, etc.) to dissolve the active ingredients in the chamomile. Different solvents have different extraction effects. Common extraction methods include water extraction, alcohol extraction, and oil extraction.
Water Extraction Method for Chamomile
1. Prepare materials: fresh or dried chamomile flowers, pure water, a sealed container.
2. Steps:
a. Place the chamomile flowers into a sealed container.
b. Add an appropriate amount of pure water, ensuring it completely covers the chamomile flowers.
c. Seal the container and place it in the refrigerator to steep for 24-48 hours.
d. After steeping, filter the liquid with a fine-mesh sieve to obtain the chamomile water extract.
Alcohol Extraction Method for Chamomile
1. Prepare materials: fresh or dried chamomile flowers, medical alcohol, a sealed container.
2. Steps:
a. Place the chamomile flowers into a sealed container.
b. Add an appropriate amount of medical alcohol, ensuring it completely covers the chamomile flowers.
c. Seal the container and place it in a cool, shaded area to steep for 24-48 hours.
d. After steeping, filter the liquid with a fine-mesh sieve to obtain the chamomile alcohol extract.
Oil Extraction Method for Chamomile
1. Prepare materials: fresh or dried chamomile flowers, vegetable oil (such as olive oil, sesame oil, etc.), a sealed container.
2. Steps:
a. Place the chamomile flowers into a sealed container.
b. Add an appropriate amount of vegetable oil, ensuring it completely covers the chamomile flowers.
c. Seal the container and place it in the refrigerator to steep for 24-48 hours.
d. After steeping, filter the liquid with a fine-mesh sieve to obtain the chamomile oil extract.
Precautions
1. Choose fresh, uncontaminated chamomile flowers to ensure the quality of the extract.
2. During the extraction process, avoid direct sunlight to prevent affecting the extraction effect.
3. Adjust the steeping time as needed to obtain the best extraction effect.
The chamomile extraction method is simple and easy to do, and can be easily made at home. By extracting chamomile with the correct method, you can not only extract its active ingredients but also bring many benefits to our lives. I hope this article will be helpful to you, allowing you to enjoy the health benefits of chamomile while also feeling the gift of nature.