Description
- The scientific name of Chamomile is Matricaria recutita, Matricaria chamomilla or Chamomilla recutita.
- Chamomile is one of the most important medicinal herbs. The plant can give a series of natural and high-value products. It is widely cultivated commercially mainly for the essential oil that is contained in its flowers.
- Chamomile is also produced in oils which have multiple uses, as it is used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, fragrance, personal care, and beverage industries.
- Moreover, dried flowers of Chamomile are used for preparing teas as well as various other products (e.g. skin lotions). Finally, the German Chamomile plant is grown as ornamental and is widely included in various flower arrangements.