Chamaemelum nobile

Tschan, G.M. et al., Chamaemeloside, a new flavonoid glycoside from Chamaemelum nobile. Phytochemistry, 41, 643, 1996. 

Chamomile (Roman chamomile) Chamaemelum nobile (Anthemis nobilis) (Compositae/Asteraceae) dried flowers... 

Two types of chamomile (camomile) are commonly employed in herbal medicine, Roman chamomile Chamaemelum nobile (formerly Anthemis nobilis) (Compositae/Asteraceae), and German chamomile Matricaria chamomilla (Chamomilla recutica) (Compositae/Asteraceae). German chamomile, an annual plant, is the more important commercially, and is often called matricaria to distinguish it from the perennial Roman chamomile. Both plants are cultivated... 

Widespread Gossypium herbaceum (Malvaceae) [flower], Moms alba (mulberry) (Moraceae) [leaf] Widespread Chamaemelum nobile (Asteraceae), Quercus tinctoria (Fagaceae) [bark], Hypericum brasiliense (Hypericaceae) [leaf, flower], Eucalyptus gbbulus (Tasmanian blue gum), Myrcia multiflora (Myrtaceae) [leaf], Polygonum spp. (Polygonaceae)... 

Matricaria chamomile (L.) (German chamomile, Hungarian chamomile, genuine chamomile), Anthemis nobilis (English chamomile, Roman chamomile, common chamomile) sometimes called Chamaemelum nobile (L.) (Anonymous, 1991)... 

Roman chamomile oil (English chamomile oil) is produced from the dried flowers of Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All. (Anthemis nobilis L.). It is a light blue or light greenish-blue liquid with a strong aromatic odor characteristic of the flowers. 

Both species of chamomile used medicinally Matricaria recutita also known as Matricaria chamomilla or Chamomilla recutita and Anthemis nobilis also known as Chamaemelum nobile) are known to contain coumarins, but natural coumarins are not always anticoagulants, see Coumarins + Herbal medicines , above. There appear to be no reports of chamomile alone causing bleeding. 

Abortifacient or potential harmful effects to a fetus typically require very high amounts of a botanical or botanical formula over a continuous period of time. Thus, ingesting small amounts of the herbs listed below during pregnancy, except in rare cases, is not a cause for alarm. In addition, some of the herbs listed below as abortifacients, such as saffron Crocus sativus), safflower Carthamus tinctorius), and Roman chamomile Chamaemelum nobile), may be safely used during pregnancy in amounts typically consumed in foods or beverages. 

Catharanthus roseus herb Caulophyllum thalictroides root Chamaemelum nobile flower Chrysopogon zizanoides root... 

Production By steam distillation of the flowers of the Roman chamomile Chamaemelum nobile. Composition Topical constituents and main components are esters of angelic acid [(Z)-2-methyl-2-bute-noic acid], e.g., isobutyl angelicate (C9H,s02, Mr 156.22), methallyl angelicate (C9H14O2, Mr 154.21X 2- and 3-methylbutyl angelicate (CioHigOj, Mr 170.25). 

Definition Dried flowerheads derived from Chamomilla recutita or Chamaemelum nobile Uses Aromatic bitter, natural flavoring agent in foods, alcoholic beverages, herbal teas in medicine (antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory) hair dye... 

Chamaemelum nobile ( Chamomile Roman , An-themis nobilis) i%... 

Echinacea angustifolia, E. purpurea Spilanthes oleracea Achillea millefolium Chamaemelum nobile... 

This essential oil, distilled from Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All., possesses a series of angelates in various concentrations. Bail (2009) published the following values for angelates and sped c esters isobutyl angelate 32.1%, 2-methylbutyl angelate 16.2%, isobutyl isobutyrate 5.3%, methyl 2-methylbutyrate 1.9%, prenyl acetate 1.4%, 2-methylbutyl 2-methylbutyrate 1.2%, and 2-methylbutyl acetate 1.2%. As most of these compounds are available as synthetic chemicals, adulteration can be done easily. Detection is done by the combination of GC-C-IRMS. 

Minor constit. of the roots of Chamaemelum nobile. Yellow cryst. (pet. ether). Mp 117° (113-115°). 

Yamada, K., Y. Togawa, T. Kato, and Y. Hirata A Convenient Method for the Preparation of y-Arylidene-a,P-Unsaturated y-Lactones. Application to the Synthesis of the Thiophene Lactone obtained from Chamaemelum nobile L. Tetrahedron 27, 5445 (1971). 

The structures of a new pyrrolizidine alkaloid, named crotavitelin, isolated from fruits of Crotalaria vitellina, Fabaceae (Papilionoideae) by Bezerra et and six new caffeoyl derivatives possessing a rare octu-losonic acid skeleton isolated from the flower heads of Roman chamomile [Chamaemelum nobile) by Zhao et have been elucidated by the use of NMR including extensive analysis of the proton-proton couplings across two and three bonds. 

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