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Chamomile

Chamomile

Latin Name: Matricaria chamomilla
Description of Appearance: Tiny white flowers with yellow center
Common Names:
  • Chamomile

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Improving sleep quality

Active Ingredients: Apigenin binds to benzodiazepine receptors in the brain, promoting relaxation
Part Of Plant Used: Flowers
Preperation Method: Chamomile tea before bedtime

Improving digestion

Active Ingredients: Chamazulene and alpha-bisabolol help in reducing gastrointestinal inflammation
Part Of Plant Used: Flowers
Preperation Method: Chamomile tea or tincture

Skin conditions

Active Ingredients: Bisabolol and chamazulene have anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties
Part Of Plant Used: Flowers or essential oil
Preperation Method: Topical application as a cream or oil

Relaxation and stress relief

Active Ingredients: Apigenin and bisabolol are believed to have anti-anxiety properties
Part Of Plant Used: Flowers
Preperation Method: Infusion of dried chamomile flowers in hot water

Menstrual pain relief

Active Ingredients: Chamazulene helps in reducing inflammation and muscle spasms
Part Of Plant Used: Flowers
Preperation Method: Chamomile tea or capsules

Active Phytochemical

Active phytochemicals found in this plant

Chamazulene

Description Chamazulene is a blue-colored sesquiterpene compound that is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Bisabolol

Description Bisabolol is a natural and colorless chemical compound with a mild floral aroma. It is commonly used in cosmetic products for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.

Apigenin

Description Apigenin is a natural plant compound that belongs to the flavone subclass of flavonoids.

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Description of Appearance: The Allium cepa plant is a biennial or perennial plant with underground bulbs. It has long, slender green leaves that emerge from the base and a spherical bulb at the root.
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