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Marjoram Leaf CO2-se extract
Product-No.: 004.001

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Raw Material:
Origanum majorana – Leaves, dried

Production:
Produced by supercritical CO2 extraction under use of natural carbon dioxide, no solvent residues, no inorganic salts, no heavy metals, no reproducible microorganisms [1].

Ingredients:
see specification

Application:
Marjoram is used as a traditional herbal medicine to relieve mild gastrointestinal complaints such as flatulence and to treat irritated skin around the nose [2]. The spice is also commonly used for headaches, dizziness, spasmodic coughs and colds [3].*

The marjoram extract can be used as a spice extract in many different foods, in particular the extract goes well with sausage or meat products. Due to its antioxidant effect, the extract can also extend the shelf life of fats and oils [3].*

The marjoram extract can be used as a fragrance in cosmetic products and perfumes because of its spicy scent. It also has a calming and refreshing effect.*

Literature:
[1] P. Manninen, E. Häivälä, S. Sarimo, H. Kallio : Distribution of microbes in supercritical CO2 extraction of sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) oils : Zeitschrift für Lebensmitteluntersuchung und -Forschung / Springerverlag (1997) 204: 202-205
[2] Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC), European Medicines Agency (EMA) : European Union herbal monograph on Origanum majorana L., herba : EMA/HMPC/166517/2015
[3] Wolfgang Blascheck u.a. (Hrsg.) : HagerROM 2017, Hagers Enzyklopädie der Arzneistoffe und Drogen : Suttgart: Wissenschaftliche Verlagsgesellschaft Stuttgart, 2017

* Statements summarise literature evidence and have informative character. They might be derived from in vitro or animal tests and thus not be substantiated for humans. Statements have not been evaluated by competent authorities and do not refer to finished products. The marketer of any finished product containing any FLAVEX extract as ingredient is responsible for assuring that the claims made for his product are lawful and comply with all applicable laws and regulations of the country in which the product is to be sold.