Matricaria aurea
Matricaria aurea, commonly known as Golden Chamomile, is a resilient perennial herb celebrated for its therapeutic potential. Distinguished by its bright yellow centers and delicate white petals, this plant offers potent anti-inflammatory and calming properties. Traditionally used in herbal medicine, it remains a vital botanical for holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Matricaria aurea
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and is specifically classified under the genus Matricaria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Matricaria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Matricaria aurea, is recognized by various traditional and regional names across different languages. In Arabic, it is commonly referred to as بابونج ذهبي, بابونج, زفيرة, or عطفرة, while in Persian, it is known as بابونه اروپا ی زرد.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | بابونج ذهبي | Wikidata |
| fa | بابونه اروپایی زرد | Wikidata |
| ar | بابونج | Wikidata |
| ar | زفيرة | Wikidata |
| ar | عطفرة | Wikidata |
| ar | قُمَيلَة | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within the borders of Great Britain. Moving toward the center of the continent, it is also found throughout Middle Europe, specifically in Germany. The species extends significantly into Southwestern Europe, where it inhabits the landscapes of France. Finally, its range reaches the southern reaches of the continent in both Portugal and Spain.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Matricaria aurea, is primarily valued for its therapeutic properties, which are derived from specific components of its anatomy. The medicinal efficacy is concentrated in the crude flowers, which are harvested and processed to retain their essential volatile oils and bioactive compounds. These blossoms are part of the aerial shoot system, the upright growing portion of the plant that supports the flowering heads above the ground.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| shoot | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| crude flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Matricaria aurea has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include antioxidants, chlorogenic acid, ferulic acid, flavonoid, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin-7-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Matricaria aurea has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Matricaria aurea has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, gastrointestinal diseases, type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dyslipidemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| type 2 diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |