Preferred Label : Matricaria recutita Gel;
NCIt synonyms : Chamomilla recutita Gel; Matricaria chamomilla L. Gel; German Chamomile Gel;
NCIt definition : A gel-based formulation containing an extract of the herb Matricaria chamomilla (M.
recutita or German chamomile), which is native to eastern and southern Europe, belongs
to the Asteraceae family and is high in flavonoids, with potential anti-inflammatory,
skin protective, moisturizing, anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant and calming activities.
M. recutita extract contains flavonoids, including apigenin, luteolin and quercetin,
as well as coumarins, herniarin, umbelliferone, anthemic acid, anthemidine, tannin
and matricarin. Upon topical application of the Matricaria recutita gel, the active
ingredients in the chamomile may exert anti-inflammatory, calming and anti-oxidant
effects on the skin and may protect the skin against radiotherapy-induced dermatitis.;
Origin ID : C118448;
UMLS CUI : C3898460;
Semantic type(s)
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