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chamomileenUK
cham·o·mile or cam·o·mile C0051800 (kăm′ə-mīl′, -mēl′)n.1. An aromatic perennial herb (Chamaemelum nobile) in the composite family, native to Europe and the Mediterranean region, having feathery foliage and flower heads with white rays and yellow centers.2. A similar, related Eurasian annual plant (Matricaria recutita).3. The dried flower heads of either one of these plants, used to make an herbal tea and yielding an oil used in commercial flavorings and perfumery.
[Middle English camomille, from Old French, from Late Latin chamomilla, alteration of Latin chamaemēlon, from Greek khamaimēlon : khamai, on the ground; see dhghem- in Indo-European roots + mēlon, apple.]chamomile (ˈkæməˌmaɪl) n (Plants) a variant spelling of camomilecham•o•mile or cam•o•mile (ˈkæm əˌmaɪl, -ˌmil)
n. 1. a composite plant, Chamaemelium nobile (or Anthemis nobilis), native to the Old World, having strongly scented foliage and white ray flowers with yellow centers used medicinally and as a tea. 2. any of several allied plants of the genera Matricaria and Tripleurospermum. [1350–1400; Middle English camomille < Middle French, Old French camomille or Medieval Latin camomilla, for Latin chamaemēlon < Greek chamaímēlon=chamaí on the ground + mêlon apple] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  chamomile - Eurasian plant with apple-scented foliage and white-rayed flowers and feathery leaves used medicinally; in some classification systems placed in genus AnthemisAnthemis nobilis, camomile, Chamaemelum nobiliscamomile tea - tea-like drink made from camomile leaves and flowersChamaemelum, genus Chamaemelum - small genus of plants sometimes included in genus Anthemis: chamomileherb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests |
TranslationschamomileenUK
chamomile or camomile (both: kăm`əmīl', –mēl') [Gr.,=ground apple], name for various related plants of the family Asteraceae (asteraster
[Gr.,=star], common name for the Asteraceae (Compositae), the aster family, in North America, name for plants of the genus Aster, sometimes called wild asters, and for a related plant more correctly called China aster (Callistephus chinensis
..... Click the link for more information. family), especially the perennial Anthemis nobilis, the English, or Roman, chamomile, and the annual Matricaria chamomilla, the German, or wild, chamomile. Both are European herbs with similar uses. The former has an applelike aroma and is the chamomile most frequently grown for ornament (often as a ground cover) and for chamomile tea, made from the dried flower heads, which contain a volatile oil. The oil from the similar flowers of the wild chamomile was most often used medicinally, particularly as a tonic; today its chief use is as a hair rinse. Chamomile is classified in the division MagnoliophytaMagnoliophyta
, division of the plant kingdom consisting of those organisms commonly called the flowering plants, or angiosperms. The angiosperms have leaves, stems, and roots, and vascular, or conducting, tissue (xylem and phloem).
..... Click the link for more information. , class Magnoliopsida, order Asterales, family Asteraceae.  chamomile chamomileSmall, daisy-like sweet apple-flavored flower famous for its herbal medicinal use. Yellow center disc sticks out more like a ball. A great source of the amino acid tryptophan, which is converted into the neurotransmitter serotonin. Relaxes and makes you feel good. Great for stress and peaceful sleep. Dried flowers used to make tea for calming down, anxiety, insomnia, colic, diarrhea, indigestion, colds, flu, fever, headache, cramps, spasms, arthritis, cancer, gastrointestinal inflammation, ulcers, irritable bowel, gas, stomach cramps, allergies, respiratory issues, pain, colic, promote urination, . Tea also used externally to wash hair, skin, hemorrhoids, skin inflammations, sunburn. Add to bath to relax. Flowers good in salads. Anti-bacterial, good for mouth, teeth and gums. Anti-inflammatory- good for rheumatism, arthritis and other painful swellings. Anti-cancer antioxidant. Do not take while pregnant(uterine contractions). Do not take if taking Warfarin or blood thinners. Related to ragweed, test small amount first, some people have reactions.camomile, chamomile1. any aromatic plant of the Eurasian genus Anthemis, esp A. nobilis, whose finely dissected leaves and daisy-like flowers are used medicinally: family Asteraceae (composites) 2. any plant of the related genus Matricaria, esp M. chamomilla (German or wild camomile) 3. camomile tea a medicinal beverage made from the fragrant leaves and flowers of any of these plants chamomileenUK
cham·o·mile (kam'ō-mīl), The flowering heads of Anthemis nobilis (family Compositae); a stomachic. Synonym(s): camomile [G. chamaimēlon, chamomile, fr. chamai, on the ground, + mēlon, apple] chamomile Ayurvedic medicine
Chamomile has been used for women’s complaints, indigestion and colicky children.
Herbal medicine
An annual herb, the flowers of which contain choline, coumarins (e.g., umbelliferone), cyanogenic glycosides, flavonoids (e.g., rutin), salicylate derivatives, tannins and volatile oils (e.g., bisabolol and chamazulene). Chamomile is administered as a tea, extract, tincture or ointment. German chamomile tea is analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antispasmodic, anxiolytic, carminative, expectorant and sedative; it has been used to treat acne, anxiety, asthma, bacterial and fungal infections, colicky infants, diarrhoea, flatulence, gout, headaches, indigestion, insomnia, irritable bowel, menstrual cramping, pruritus, rheumatic disease and sciatica. In Russia, Roman chamomile is used for colds, gastric complaints, colitis, as a sedative gargle, and topically for eczema and inflammation.
Most herbalists use German chamomile and Roman chamomile interchangeably.
Homeopathy
See Chamomilla.
Pseudomedicine
An essence in the pseudoscience of flower therapy which is believed to balance emotions, calm nerves and brighten moods.cham·o·mile , camomile (kam'ŏ-mīl) (Matricaria) Herbal agent used in infusions for stomach disorders; alleged to induce sleep; some topical use reported; danger in pregnant women due to abortifacient properties. [G. chamaimēlon, chamomile, fr. chamai, on the ground, + mēlon, apple]chamomile A drug used in ointments for the treatment of nappy rash, chapped skin or sore nipples. A brand name is Kamillosan.chamomileenUK
Related to chamomile: daisySynonyms for chamomilenoun Eurasian plant with apple-scented foliage and white-rayed flowers and feathery leaves used medicinallySynonyms- Anthemis nobilis
- camomile
- Chamaemelum nobilis
Related Words- camomile tea
- Chamaemelum
- genus Chamaemelum
- herb
- herbaceous plant
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