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Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)

Historical or traditional use (may or may not be supported by scientific studies): Chamomile has been used for centuries as a medicinal plant, mostly for gastrointestinal complaints. This practice continues today. Active constituents: The flowers of chamomile provide 1-2% volatile oils containing alpha-bisabolol, alpha-bisabolol oxides A & B, and matricin (usually converted to chamazulene). Other active constituents include the bioflavonoids apigenin, luteolin, and quercetin.1 These active ingredients contribute to chamomile's anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and smooth-muscle relaxing action, particularly in the gastrointestinal tract


1. 3/21/02 Source of Chamomile
   
   
2. 3/21/02 Chamomile - Healthwell notes
   
   

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