Roman chamomile

Common name

Roman Chamomile Flower

ID

HD0252

Scientific name of the plant

Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All.

Anatomical part for use

flower

Human use

Gastrointestinal disorders

Summary

Chamaemelum nobile, commonly known as chamomile (also spelled camomile), is a low perennial plant found in dry fields and around gardens and cultivated grounds in Europe, North America, and Argentina. Its synonym is Anthemis nobilis, with various common names, such as Roman chamomile, English chamomile, garden chamomile, ground apple, low chamomile, mother's daisy or whig plant. C. nobile is a source of the herbal product known as chamomile using dried flowers for flavoring teas or as a fragrance used in aromatherapy. Chamomile has no established medicinal properties.

Evidence Level

Level 0 (No convinced report of liver injury caused by herbal and dietary supplement)

Hepatotoxicity Description

N/A

Relevant Public Information

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