Kamille (k/bio)

Kamille fytotherapie: spijsvertering, maagpijn, ontsteking. Kamille wordt als fytotherapie gebruikt bij spijsverteringsklachten en ontsteking

Echte kamille (Matricaria chamomilla) is een eenjarige plant uit de composietenfamilie (Asteraceae). De soort komt overal in Europa voor en wordt op grote schaal geteeld in Hongarije en Oost-Europa.

Matricaria chamomilla (synonym: Matricaria recutita), commonly known as chamomile (also spelled camomile), German chamomile,[2] Hungarian chamomile (kamilla), wild chamomile, blue chamomile, or scented mayweed,[3][4] is an annual plant of the composite family Asteraceae. Commonly, the name M. recutita is applied to the most popular source of the herbal product chamomile, although other species are also used as chamomile.[2] Chamomile is known mostly for its use against gastrointestinal problems; additionally, it can be used to treat irritation of the skin.[5]

The native range of this species is Temp. Eurasia to Indo-China. It is an annual and grows primarily in the temperate biome. It is used as animal food and a medicine, has social uses and for food.