Anthemis nobilis / Chamaemelum nobile, Roman Chamomile, Doksan

Anthemis nobilis / Chamaemelum nobile, Roman Chamomile, Doksan

Anthemis nobilis syn. Chamaemelum nobile  

Chamomile, Roman

drugs

flowers (Chamomillae romanae flos)

most important active substances

volatile oil with  chamazulen 0,6 – 2,4 %, ester of angelic- or tiglic acis, sesquiterpene lactons, flavonoids, caffeic and ferulic ester, polyynes

most important usages

for feelings of fullness and wind in the upper abdominal region, bloating, sluggishness of the bowels; in the cosmetic for hair care; also as insect repellent, ornamental plant

Recommendations for Cultivation

increase only with cuttings

Demand for plantation: march or september  9 plants/m²plant with only filled flowers, volatile oil 2,51 %

sorts and variety 

plant with only filled flowers, volatile oil 2,51 %

Doksan (flowers filled)