Chamomile (German)

Matricaria chamomilla, family Asteraceae. Part discussed: Flower head.

Fresh German chamomile flowers with white ray petals and domed yellow centres beside a heap of dried flower heads on dark stone. — The part discussed in this entry. Botanical. A House study of the material. Not a photograph of a specific specimen or Collection.

Identity

Common name: Chamomile (German)
Botanical name: Matricaria chamomilla
Family: Asteraceae
Part or material: Flower head
Classification: Botanical
Educational category: Foundational Botanicals

About

EMA monograph material is for Matricaria recutita L.

Forms and distinctions

Different preparations of the same material are described separately, because what is recorded for one form does not carry to another.

Two distinct preparations are recorded, tea/culinary-level use and the essential oil, matricariae aetheroleum.

Safety considerations

Allergic reactions are reported, with cross-reactivity noted for people sensitive to ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds and daisies (Asteraceae). Drug-interaction concerns are reported, including with warfarin, and possible additive effects with sedatives; pregnancy and breastfeeding safety data are limited.

References

The authorities this entry draws on, named so you can weigh them yourself.

NCCIH · US National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
EMA HMPC Matricariae aetheroleum · European Medicines Agency, herbal medicine monograph

This entry is educational. It is not medical advice, not a diagnosis, and not a statement about any Pam Oh Herbs Collection or its contents. It carries no dosage and no claim of effect.