PARTS USED
Flowers
NATIVE REGIONS
Temperate regions of Asia & Europe
PREPARATIONS
Infusion, Essential oil, Extract, Tincture
Matricaria recutita
COMMON NAMES
German Chamomile, chamomile, wild chamomile
Asteraceae (formerly Compositae)
FAMILY
Primary Constituents
Organic Acids
4 Primary metabolites
22 secondary metabolites
Flavonoids
Quercetin
Apigenin
Luteolin
Rutin
Coumarins
Volatile Oils
Monoterpenes, Sesquiterpenes, Diterpenes & Triterpenes
Therapeutic Actions
analgesic | antiallergy | antibacterial | anticancer |
antidepressant | antidiarrheal | antiflammatory | antifungal |
antihypertensive | antimicrobial | antioxidant | antispasmodic |
antithrombotic | cosmetic | diuretic | gastroprotective |
genitoprotective | hepatoprotective | hypoglycaemic | hypolipidaemic |
nephroprotective | nervine | neuroprotective | organoprotective |
pulmoprotective | sedative |
Common Uses
Weight management
Cardiovascular disease
Immune system support
Nervous system support
Diabetes management
Allergies
Stomach issues (gas, digestive support)
Skin support
Muscle support (stiffness, ache)
Contraindications & Safety
GRAS safety rating
May cause an allergic reaction
Limited information regarding safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Possible interaction with warfarin
For educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.