Table 1.
Ethnomedicinal use of M. chamomilla.
| Area of Study/Country | Local Name | Part Used | Mode of Preparation | Traditional Use | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taza region (Morocco) | Babonj | Flower | Infusion Decoction | Diabetes | [72] |
| Beni Mellal (Morocco) | Babounj | Flower | Infusion | Diabetes mellitus | [73] |
| Daraa-Tafilalet region, Errachidia province (Morocco) | Not specified | Whole plant | Infusion | Nervous disorders | [74] |
| Tarfaya Province (Morocco) | Babounj | Leaves | Decoction | Antispasmodic | [75] |
| Fez (Morocco) | Babounj | Flower | Infusion Decoction |
Colic, diarrhea, nervousness, depression, angina, canker sore, painful menstruation, fever, abscess, infections | [7] |
| Hatay Province (Turkey) | Babuneç Papatya | Flower head | Infusion | Cold, colic spasm, sedative | [4] |
| Granada province (southern Spain) | Not specified | Flowery plant | Infusion | Gastralgia, digestive disorder, conjunctivitis, dysmenorrhea, cold, cough, gases, female genital infection, kidney stones, eye infection, headache, insomnia | [76] |
| Alt Empordà region (Catalonia, Spain) | Camamilla, Camamilla de jardí | Not specified | Decoction Infusion |
Antiseptic, ocular antiseptic, conjunctivitis, digestive, gastric and intestinal anti-inflammatory, stomachache, nausea, antiemetic | [77] |
| Trás-os-Montes (northern Portugal) | Camomila | Flowering top | Infusion Decoction | Depression, nervousness, stress, insomnia, neuralgia, sciatic pain, digestive, stomachache, gases, intestinal colic, infection of mouth, throat, and ear, cellulitis, asthma | [6] |
| Island of Procida (Campania, southern Italy) | Cammumilla | Whole plant Stem Inflorescence |
Infusion Decoction In the bath |
Cold, cough, sprain, broken bones, irritability, tired eyes, conjunctivitis, abdominal colic, gastrointestinal pain, muscular pain, menstrual pain | [3] |
| National Park of Cilento and Vallo di Diano (southern Italy) | Hammamilla | Aerial parts | Infusion | Sedative, dye yellow, bleach hair | [79] |
| Monte Sicani Regional Park Central Western Sicily (southern Italy) | Kamilica | Flower | Infusion | Sedative, digestive | [78] |
| Bulgaria | Not specified | Flower head | Decoction Inhalation Compress |
Throat pain, cold, swollen eyes, cleansing face, genitalia | [86] |
| Southeastern Albania | Kamilica Koromil | Flowering tops | Tea | Intestinal discomfort, diarrhea, cough | [85] |
| Pirot County (eastern Serbia) | Bela rada, kamilica, podrumce | Flower | Infusion | Stomach disorder | [80] |
| Rtanj Mt. (eastern Serbia) | Kamilica | Flower | Infusion | Immune system strengthening, cold, sedative, conjunctivitis, anti-inflammatory | [84] |
| Negotin Krajina (eastern Serbia) | Kamilica | Flower Leaves |
Infusion | Digestive disorder, vaginal disorder, eye care skin care, aroma for shampoos |
[81] |
| Jablanica district (southeastern Serbia) | Kamilica | Herb | Infusion | Skin and mucus inflammation, digestive disorder, cough, anxiety, eyewash, mouthwash | [82] |
| Zlatibor district (southwestern Serbia) | Not specified | Herb | Infusion | Cold and stomach disorder | [83] |
| Pčinja district (southeastern Serbia) | Kamilica | Herb | Infusion | Skin inflammation, burns, digestive disorder, liver disorder, cough, anxiety, insomnia, eyewash, mouthwash | [5] |
| Peloponnisos (Greece) | Hamomili | Inflorescences |
Infusion Compress Vapor inhalation |
Stomach disorder, constipation, ulcer, colic, allergy, insomnia, migraine, stress, skin problems (inflammation, dermatitis, acne, burn, eczema, itching, wound antiseptic), catarrh, sore throat, eye infection, aphthae, gingivitis, eyewash, mouthwash | [8] |