Open AccessA Comprehensive Review on Promising Phytopharmacological Applications of Chamomile Flower
Author(s) -
Pallishree Bhukta,
Deepankar Rath,
Gurudutta Pattnaik,
Biswakanth Kar,
Santosh Kumar Ranajit
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
asian journal of chemistry/asian journal of chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.145
H-Index - 34
eISSN - 0975-427X
pISSN - 0970-7077
DOI - 10.14233/ajchem.2021.23390
Subject(s) - matricaria chamomilla , traditional medicine , apigenin , chemistry , luteolin , quercetin , medicine , antioxidant , flavonoid , biochemistry
Chamomile (Matricaria recutita L., Chamomilla recutita L., Matricaria chamomilla) is one of the most favoured single ingredient herbs.Chamomile tea is prepared by brewing the dried flower heads which has been used as traditional remedy. It is a crop introduced into India,mainly grown in Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir states of India. The valuable unknown properties of this multipurpose herbshould be explored to determine the therapeutic properties of its different parts, extracts, oils, etc. The flowers constitute many phenoliccompounds like flavonoids, apigenin, patuletin, glucosides, luteolin and quercetin as main components. This herb is used as an antioxidant,antidepressant, antidiarrheal, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, anticarcinogenic and hepatoprotective agents. In addition tothat, it is also useful in treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, premenstrual syndrome, knee osteoarthritis andulcerative colitis. MatricariaRecutita chamomilla L. is used for both therapeutically and non-therapeutically around the globe that precipitate its remarkable worth.Chamomile contents of essential oils are widely used in aromatherapy and cosmetics. Most popular chamomile preparation is herbal teawhich has been developed and consumed by more than one million cups per day across the globe. This review article briefs about thetherapeutic efficiency along with phytology and cultivation techniques.