Chamomile


Matricaria Recutita

Chamomile

Other Names:

German Camomile

Benefits

  • Antioxidant
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Antiseptic
  • Digestive-aid
  • Appetite-stimulant
  • Antifungal
  • Antibacterial
  • Immunity
  • Hepatoprotective
  • Wound-healing
  • Gastroprotective
Chamomile (Matricaria Recutita) is one of the most common herbs used for medicinal purposes worldwide. It can be used in a variety of forms. Chamomile is widely used to treat inflammations of the skin and mucous membranes, and for various bacterial infections of the skin, oral cavity and gums, and respiratory tract. It has been frequently used as a mild sedative to calm nerves and reduce anxiety.

Chamomile's flowers contain 1-2% volatile oils, including alpha-bisabolol, alpha-bisabolol oxides A and B, and matricin, which are known for their anti-inflammatory and antiphlogistic properties.

Poultry Specific Studies

TypePlant PartDosageSpecific useResultsRef
Broilersflower extract3g/kg dietantioxidant, aflatoxicosiscan be an alternative to ameliorate the adverse effects of low doses of mycotoxins in broiler diets.H Zazarizadeh et al., 2019

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