Essential Oil Details
Introduction
Chamomila recutita is native to Europe and temperate Asia and is introduced in temperate regions of India for cultivation. it is small herbacious annual plant growing to a hight of 60-90 cm. its flowers and essential oil are in demand in pharmaceuticals and cosmatic industries.
Other Details
Essential oil is used in flavouring alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, ice creams, candies and baked goods, high grade perfumes, in medicines as carminative and expectorant
Biological Activity Details
| Serial No. | Biological Activity Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anti-microbial |
Reference
1. Patra, NK, Kumar, B. 2005. Improved varieties and genetic research in medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs). In Proceedings of second national Interactive Meet on Medicinal & Aromatic Plants: 53-61.
2. Pino, Jorge A., et al. "Essential oil of chamomile Chamomilla recutita (L.) Rausch. from Iran." Journal of Essential Oil Research 14.6 (2002): 407-408.
Major Compound Details
| Serial No. | Compound Name | Compound Percentage(%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alpha-Bisabolol | 28.7 |
| 2 | Khusimol | 28.7 |
| 3 | Epi-Alpha-Bisabolol | 12.3 |
| 4 | Bicyclovetivenol | 12.3 |
Minor Compound Details
| Serial No. | Compound Name | Compound Percentage(%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | (E,E)-Farnesene | 3.1 |
| 2 | Epicurzerenone | 2.3 |
| 3 | Alpha-Muurolene | 1.1 |
| 4 | Sabinene | Trace |
| 5 | Octanal | Trace |
| 6 | Limonene | 0.1 |
| 7 | Hexanal | Trace |
| 8 | Dendrolasin | 0.5 |
| 9 | Cineole | Trace |
| 10 | Bicyclogermacrene | 0.1 |
| 11 | Beta-Pinene | Trace |
| 12 | 2-phenylethanol | 0.2 |
| 13 | 2-Octanol | Trace |