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Pharmacologia

Year: 2012 | Volume: 3 | Issue: 8 | Page No.: 348-351
Research Article

Pharmacological Properties of Matricaria recutita: A Review

Krishna Murti
Department of Pharmacology, Vidyabharti Trust College of Pharmacy, Umrakh, Gujarat, India
Mayank A. Panchal
Department of Pharmacology, Vidyabharti Trust College of Pharmacy, Umrakh, Gujarat, India
Vipul Gajera
Department of Pharmacology, Vidyabharti Trust College of Pharmacy, Umrakh, Gujarat, India
Jinal Solanki
Department of Pharmacology, Vidyabharti Trust College of Pharmacy, Umrakh, Gujarat, India
Context and Background: The present review describes the morphological, phytochemical and pharmacology aspects of Matricaria recutita (Asteraceae). Chamomile, Matricaria recutita L., is a well-known medicinal plant in folk medicine cultivated all over the world. Chamomile essential oil is widely used in pharmaceutic, cosmetic and food industries. The pharmacological effect of chamomile is mainly connected with its essential oil for its spasmolytic, antimicrobial and disinfective properties. Results: The pharmacognostical and Pharmacological activity has been studied with phytochemistry. Conclusion: From the study, it was concluded that antidiabetic activity on other parts of the plant has not been carried out. Therefore, there is a need and opportunity to carry out the antidiabetic activity on other parts of the plant.
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