The complex technology on products of German chamomile

Medicina (Kaunas). 2003:39 Suppl 2:127-31.

Abstract

The German chamomile is an old herbal medicine, which is widely used in medical practice. The water and ethanol extracts of matricaria flowers are mainly used for their anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and spasmolytic properties. It is possible to prepare tea of pulverized matricaria flowers with 0.2 mm sized particles packed in tea bags. The investigation of anatomical diagnostical identification, qualitative and quantitative indices showed that matricaria top got after gathering flowers can be recommend as a herb for medical use. The thin-layer chromatographic research showed that matricaria top contains 9 flavonoids (2 more than flowers) and it's essential oil--10 components (one more than flowers). The technological study of practical use of matricaria top approved the possibility to prepare the fluid extract of matricaria top for external use. The results of investigations showed the possibility of complex use of Matricaria recutita cultivated in Latvia.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Beverages / analysis*
  • Child
  • Chromatography, Thin Layer
  • Flavonoids / analysis
  • Flowers / chemistry
  • Humans
  • Latvia
  • Matricaria* / chemistry
  • Phytotherapy*
  • Plant Extracts / chemistry*
  • Plant Extracts / standards*
  • Plant Extracts / therapeutic use
  • Plant Roots
  • Technology, Pharmaceutical

Substances

  • Flavonoids
  • Plant Extracts