Category Archives: Chamomile (Chamomilla recutita)

Phytochemistry: Chamomile extracts contain a number of important phytochemicals which may provide its medicinal properties. These include a number of terpenoids, coumarins, phenolic acids and flavonoids. Chamomile also contains an essential oil. Flavonoids and phenolic acids are good antioxidants and … Continue reading →

Phytochemistry: camomile (chamomile: Matricaria chamomilla or Matricaria recutita or chamomilla recutita) contains a number of phytochemicals that may have medicinal effects. These include the flavonoids apigenin, quercetin, luteolin and patuletin, the benzopyrone coumarin and the sesquiterpene farnesene and the sesquiterpene derivative chamazulene. The … Continue reading →