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Anthemis is a genus of aromatic flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, closely related to Chamaemelum, and like that genus, known by the common name chamomile; some species are also called dog-fennel or mayweed. Anthemis are native to the Mediterranean region and southwest Asia east to Iran.
Chamomile may be used as a flavouring agent in foods and beverages, mouthwash, soaps, and cosmetics. [5] Chamomile tea is a herbal infusion made from dried flowers and hot water, and may improve sleep quality. [3] Two types of chamomile are used, namely German chamomile (Matricaria recutita) and Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile). [3]
[3] [4] [5] It is used in aromatherapy in the belief it is a calming agent to reduce stress and promote sleep. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 15 ] Chamomile essential oil contains sesquiterpenes , terpene lactones (including the blue compound chamazulene ), acetylene derivatives, and polyphenols , which contribute to the fragrance and may be extracted individually.
Oncosiphon pilulifer, also known as globe chamomile and stinknet, [2] is a flowering plant in the daisy family (Asteraceae) native to South Africa and Lesotho. It is considered invasive in some parts of North America.
[3] [4] Achillea millefolium: Common yarrow Purported to be a diaphoretic, astringent, [5] tonic, stimulant and mild aromatic. Actaea racemosa: Black cohosh: Historically used for arthritis and muscle pain, used more recently for conditions related to menopause and menstruation. [6] Aesculus hippocastanum: Horse chestnut
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Apigenin is particularly abundant in the flowers of chamomile plants, constituting 68% of total flavonoids. [4] Dried parsley can contain about 45 mg apigenin/gram of the herb. The apigenin content of fresh parsley is reportedly 215.5 mg/100 grams, which is much higher than the next highest food source, green celery hearts providing 19.1 mg/100 ...
Matricaria discoidea, commonly known as pineappleweed, [3] wild chamomile, disc mayweed, and rayless mayweed, is an annual plant native to North America and introduced to Eurasia where it grows as a common herb of fields, gardens, and roadsides. [4] It is in the daisy family Asteraceae. The flowers exude a chamomile/pineapple aroma when crushed ...