The aromatic and polyphenolic composition of Roman camomile tea

Fitoterapia. 2004 Jan;75(1):32-8. doi: 10.1016/j.fitote.2003.07.007.

Abstract

The qualitative and quantitative composition of the main aromatic and polyphenolic constituents of infusion from Chamaemelum nobile flowers was examined. The camomile tea contained a large amount of polyphenolic compounds (340 mg/l), the most important being chamaemeloside (155 mg/l). Only traces of essential oil were recovered in tea (7 mg/l).

MeSH terms

  • Chamaemelum*
  • Flavonoids / chemistry*
  • Flowers
  • Glucosides / chemistry
  • Humans
  • Phenols / chemistry*
  • Phytotherapy*
  • Plant Oils / chemistry*
  • Polyphenols

Substances

  • Flavonoids
  • Glucosides
  • Phenols
  • Plant Oils
  • Polyphenols
  • chamaemeloside