PARTS USED
Dried flower heads
NATIVE REGIONS
Europe, Britain, Italy, France & USA
PREPARATIONS
Essential Oil
Chamaemelum nobile
COMMON NAMES
Roman Chamomile, English Chamomile
Asteraceae
FAMILY
Primary Constituents
Esters
Isobutyl angelate
Butyl angelate
Methylpentyl angelate
Isobutyl butyrate
Monoterpene
Alpha-pinene
Therapeutic Actions
analgesic | anodyne | antibacterial | antidepressant |
anti-diuretic | antifungal | anti-inflammatory | antimicrobial |
antineuralgic | antiphlogistic | antipruritic | antipyretic |
antiseptic | antispasmodic | anxiolytic | aromatic |
astringent | carminative | cholagogue | digestant |
diuretic | emmenagogue | febrifuge | hepatic |
ophthalmic | sedative | stomachic | sudorific |
tonic | vermifuge | vulnerary |
Common Uses
Anxiety & nervousness
Skin irritations (acne, bug bites, dermatitis)
Allergies
Bronchial support
Immune system function
Wounds
Contraindications & Safety
Skin patch test required for topical use.
Avoid during 1st trimester of pregnancy
For educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.