Botanical name: Matricaria recutita
Other name: Chamomile extract; chamomile extract, German; chamomile extract, Hungarian; Chamomilla recutita; Chamomilla recutita extract; Matricaria chamomilla extract; Matricaria extract; Wild chamomile extract
Chamomile extract comprises a blend of various natural oils and substances derived from chamomile flowers. With a longstanding history in herbal medicine, chamomile is believed to possess several beneficial properties, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-anxiety activities—although not all of these claims are strongly supported by evidence. Key components within chamomile extract include bisabolol and a group of molecules known as flavonoids.
Medicinal Uses:
- Hay fever
- Inflammation
- Muscle spasms
- Menstrual disorders
- Insomnia
- Ulcers
- Wounds
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Rheumatic pain and hemorrhoids