Camomile
or Chamomille
Genus:
Matricaria
 latine name:
M. recutita
Family:
Asteraceae
Compounds: chamazulene, bisabolol, flavonoids
and coumarin.
Parts used: flowers
Properties: Anxiety, Antispasmodic and Arthritis
Uses
internal uses:
to treat digestive upsets caused by anxiety, antispasmodic, to
cure colic; the essential oil is used for its analgesic, anti-inflammatory,
carminative, cicatrisant, sedative and stomachic properties.
external uses:
to treat wounds, sunburn, burns, hemorrhoids; it is also used
as a mouthwash against oral mucositis.
Camomile,Matricaria
recutita or German chamomile, is annual plant; it grows near populated
areas all over Europe and temperate Asia. Other names include
blue chamomile, wild chamomile, Hungarian chamomile, and scented
mayweed. Chamomile is sometimes known as "the plant doctor",
because it is thought to help the growth and health of many other
plants, especially ones that produce essential oils. It is thought
to increase production of those oils, making certain herbs, like
mints (spearmint,
sage,
oregano) and basil taste stronger in scent and flavor.
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