Chamaemelum nobile
Chamamelum nobile
Chamaemelum nobile, commonly known as Roman chamomile, is a cherished perennial herb celebrated for its soothing aromatic properties. Renowned in traditional medicine, this gentle plant is widely used to alleviate anxiety, aid digestion, and promote restful sleep. Its delicate, daisy-like flowers produce essential oils vital to holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Chamaemelum nobile
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Chamaemelum nobile, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Ultimately, it is situated within the genus Chamaemelum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Chamaemelum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Chamaemelum nobile, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Chinese, it is referred to as 罗马洋甘菊 (zh-hans), 羅馬洋甘菊 (zh-hant), and 羅馬洋甘菊 (zh-hk). Moving to Portuguese, it is called camomila-romana (pt), while in Polish, it is known as Rumian rzymski (pl).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 罗马洋甘菊 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 羅馬洋甘菊 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 羅馬洋甘菊 | Wikidata |
| pt | camomila-romana | Wikidata |
| pl | Rumian rzymski | Wikidata |
| ru | ромашка римская | Wikidata |
| sr-el | Rimska kamilica | Wikidata |
| sr-ec | Римска камилица | Wikidata |
| ca | camamilla romana | Wikidata |
| hu | római kamilla | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing in Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species is also present in Austria and Belgium. Its range extends further into the central territories of Czechia and Slovakia. Together, these locations define the primary geographical spread of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Roman chamomile, possesses various components that contribute to its therapeutic profile. The aromatic character of the species is primarily derived from the essential oils extracted from the flowering heads, which contain bioactive compounds used in aromatherapy and herbal medicine. The inflorescence of the plant is composed of two distinct types of flowers: the delicate, petal-like ray florets that surround the center and the smaller, fertile disk florets located in the middle. Additionally, the plant features finely divided, feathery leaves that add to its characteristic texture, while the roots serve as the foundational anchoring system for the organism.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ray florets | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oils | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| disk florets | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Chamaemelum nobile has 21 reported phytochemicals identified across 27 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, terpenoids, coumarins, (E,E)-farnesol, 1,8-cineole.
- Total chemicals
- 21
- Scientific sources
- 27
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (E,E)-farnesol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,8-cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-O-caffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| camphor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carotenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carvacrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chamaemeloside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Chamaemelum nobile has 11 reported activities identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Anticancer, Analgesic, Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antithrombotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Chamaemelum nobile has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, breast carcinomas, cramps, dermatitis.
- Total uses
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| E. coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast carcinomas | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cramps | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dermatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatocellular carcinomas | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| treatment-resistant depression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |