Chamomile
| English Name Chamomile | Scientific Name Matricaria chamomilla |
| Total Ash Percentage 7–10% | Economic Part Flower heads (inflorescences) |
| Harvest Time January to April | Planting Time Mid-October to early November |
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Active Ingredient
Volatile essential oil – main component: Borneol (~2.5%) Other components: Cineole, Thujone, and Pinene |
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Botanical Description
Annual semi-erect herb. Leaves: Small, pinnately divided. Flowers: Composite, with an apple-like scent; the inflorescence consists of white ray florets and yellow disc florets |
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