MATRICARIA CHAMOMILLA
\mˌatɹɪkˈe͡əɹi͡ə t͡ʃˌaməmˈɪlə], \mˌatɹɪkˈeəɹiə tʃˌaməmˈɪlə], \m_ˌa_t_ɹ_ɪ_k_ˈeə_ɹ_iə tʃ_ˌa_m_ə_m_ˈɪ_l_ə]\
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annual Eurasian herb similar in fragrance and medicinal uses to chamomile though taste is more bitter and effect is considered inferior
By Princeton University
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annual Eurasian herb similar in fragrance and medicinal uses to chamomile though taste is more bitter and effect is considered inferior
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Common name for several daisy-like species native to Europe and Western Asia, now naturalized in the United States and Australia. The dried flower-heads of two species, Anthemis nobilis (Chamaemelum nobile) and Matricaria recutita, have specific use as herbs. They are administered as TEA, extracts, tinctures, or OINTMENTS. Chamomile contains CHOLINE; COUMARINS; cyanogenic glycosides, FLAVONOIDS, salicylate derivatives, TANNINS, and volatile oils (OILS, VOLATILE).
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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The flowers, Matricaria (Ph. U.S.), resemble Matricaria in properties.
By Robley Dunglison
Word of the day
Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.