Preferred Label : Chamomile;
NCIt definition : The flower-heads of either the plant Anthemis nobilis or the plant Matricaria chamomilla.
Chamomile has a warm aromatic odour and a very bitter taste and contains volatile
oils which are a mixture of butyl and amyl angelates and valerates. Due to its coumarin
constituents, large doses may interfere with coagulation. (NCI04);
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A family of plants with daisy-like flowers. Two types are German chamomile
and Roman or English chamomile. These are used in teas to calm and relax, to improve
sleep, and to help with stomach problems. The essential oil (scented liquid taken
from plants) of chamomile is used in perfumes, shampoos, lotions, and aromatherapy.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000462671; NSC0083244;
Origin ID : C1045;
UMLS CUI : C0439963;
Semantic type(s)
- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- concept_is_in_subset
