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2- German chamomile contains the sesquiterpene lactones
matricarin and matricin.
3- Flavonoids: apigenin and apigenin -7- glucoside.
4- Coumarin: herniarin.
Test for Identity:
Test for proazulene:
Powdered German chamomile (1gm) is extracted with 15ml of
chloroform, the chloroform extract is concentrated , add 2 drops of
glacial acetic/phosphoric acid (1:1) and heat on water bath, a green
colour is produced.
O
OCOCH3
acetic acid
heat
O Chamazulene
O
matricarin
Uses:
The medicinal uses of German chamomile are attributed to the
essential oil contents of chamazulene and -bisabolol.
1- Dry extract of chamomile is used as antiphlogistic,
antiallergenic, anti-inflammatory and ulcer protective with
low toxicity.
Camisan ointment (EPICO)
Each 100 g contains dry extract of chamomile with essential
oil of
400 mg adjusted to a minimum content of
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