Chamomile an Ancient Aromatic Plant - A Review

Introduction: Chamomile is known as German chamomile Marticaria recutita and Roman chamomile Chamaemelum nobile a very famous daisy plant. Chamomile is metabolized into terpenoids and flavonoids. Chamomile is rich in different bioactive compounds, antioxidant and phytochemicals; carries many pharmacological and traditional properties. Leaves, flowers and stems of chamomile are used as antioxidant, analgesic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antidiabetic, anti-proliferative, antibacterial activities and many more diseases. Conclusion: This paper put a light on nutraceuticals properties of chamomile.