Roman chamomile Anthemis nobilis

Their main occurrence is also in essential oils, usually in combination with monoterpenes, although they have higher melting points. Essential oil of Roman chamomile, Anthemis nobilis (Asteraceae), contains the blue-coloured sesquiterpene chamazulene, while German chamomile Chamomilla recutita) contains the anti-inflammatory sesquiterpenes bisabolol and bisabolol oxides. [Pg.61]

Most esters are gentle, non-irritant compounds, whose action is mainly sedative and antispasmodic. Examples of these are also found in oils of Roman chamomile, Anthemis nobilis (Asteraceae), clary sage, Salvia sclarea (Lamiaceae), and bergamot. Citrus aurantium (Rutaceae). Less benign esters are found in oils of wintergreen and mustard (see below). [Pg.100]

The GC analysis data show samples of German chamomile, Matricaria recutica, with a presence of chamazulene at 3.27% (Fig 7.10). Typical values would be in the range of 2.5-7.5%. Analysis of the Roman/English, Anthemis nobilis (Fig. 7.11), does not show any chamazulene as it is below the level (0.01%) that would be detected by the GC analysis. However, the oil itself may show a pale blue tint due to traces of chamazulene. [Pg.172]

Matricaria chamomile (L.) (German chamomile, Hungarian chamomile, genuine chamomile), Anthemis nobilis (English chamomile, Roman chamomile, common chamomile) sometimes called Chamaemelum nobile (L.) (Anonymous, 1991)... [Pg.136]

Chamomile oil, blue. See Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) flower oil Chamomile oil, English. See Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) oil Chamomile oil German. See Matricaria (Chamomilla recutita) oil Chamomile oil, Hungarian. See Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) flower oil Chamomile oil, Roman. See Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) oil... [Pg.859]

Chamomile, Roman, extract. See Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) extract Chamomilla recutita Chamomilla recutita extract. See Matricaria (Chamomilla recutita) extract... [Pg.859]

Chamomile (Roman chamomile) Chamaemelum nobile (Anthemis nobilis) (Compositae/Asteraceae) dried flowers... [Pg.180]

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... [Pg.196]

Gilligan, N.P. (2005) The palliation of nausea in hospice and palliative care patients with essential oils of Pimpinella anisum (aniseed), Foeniculum vulgare var. dulce (sweet fennel), Anthemis nobilis (Roman chamomile) and Mentha x piperita (peppermint). International journal of Aromatherapy 15(4), 1 63-167. [Pg.239]

Figure 7.11 Chamomile. Analysis of Anthemis nobilis, Roman (or English) chamomile. The chamazulene level is often below the level detected by the GC analysis of about 0.01%. Courtesy of Jenny Warden, Traceability.

ROMAN CHAMOMILE, Chamomillae romcmacflos, is the flowers of Chamnemdum nobile (L.) All. Anthemis nobilis (L.)), family Asteraceae. Contains at least 0.7% essential... [Pg.105]

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. [Pg.194]

Synonyms Anthemis nobilis Anthemis nobilis flower Camomile flower Chamomile flower English chamomile flower Roman chamomile flower Definition Flowers from Anthemis nobilis Uses Natural flavoring agent in foods folk medicine (tonic, anodyne, antispasmodic, ague cure)... [Pg.858]

Synonyms Anthemis nobilis Anthemis nobilis oil Camomile oil Chamomile flower, English, oil Chamomile flower oil Chamomile oil Chamomile oil, English Chamomile oil, Roman English chamomile oil Roman chamomile oil... [Pg.858]

Chamomile, Roman Anthemis nobilis L. Asteraceae Flower Cult LQ... [Pg.60]

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