| Language | Roman / English Name | Native Script | Urdu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthemis nobilis | Anthemis nobilis | اینتھیمِس نوبلس |
| Botanical Name | Roman Chamomile | Anthemis | بابونہ |
| Latin Name | Anthemis nobilis Linn. | Anthemis nobilis | اینتھیمِس نوبلس |
| Family Name | Asteraceae | Asteraceae | ایسٹریسی |
| Genus Name | Anthemis | Anthemis | اینتھیمس |
| English Name | Common Chamomile, Roman Chamomile | Chamomile | بابونہ |
| Urdu Name | Gule Babuna | گلِ بابونہ | گلِ بابونہ |
| Arabic Name | Baaboonaj, Baboonak | بابونج | بابونج |
| Persian Name | Baaboona, Babun, Gule Babun | بابونه / گل بابونه | بابونہ |
| Punjabi Name (Pakistan) | Babuna, Babanphul | بابونہ | بابونہ |
| Sindhi Name | Babuna | بابونو | بابونہ |
| Pashto Name | Babuna | بابونه | بابونہ |
| Balochi Name | Babuna | بابونہ | بابونہ |
| Saraiki Name | Babuna | بابونہ | بابونہ |
| Hindko Name | Babuna | بابونہ | بابونہ |
| Brahui Name | Babuna | بابونہ | بابونہ |
| Kashmiri Name | Thul Bobul | تھل بوبل | تھل بوبل |
| Hindi Name | Babuna | बबूना | بابونہ |
| Bengali Name | Babunphul | বাবুনফুল | بابون پھول |
| Gujarati Name | Babuna | બાબુના | بابونہ |
| Marathi Name | Babuna | बाबुना | بابونہ |
| Kannada Name | Shime Shavantige | ಶಿಮೆ ಶವಂತಿಗೆ | شمے شونتی |
| Tamil Name | Chamomile | காமொமைல் | بابونہ |
| Telugu Name | Chamomile | క్యామొమైల్ | بابونہ |
| Malayalam Name | Chamomile | കാമോമൈൽ | بابونہ |
| Odia Name | Babuna | ବାବୁନା | بابونہ |
| Assamese Name | Babuna | বাবুনা | بابونہ |
| Nepali Name | Babuna | बाबुना | بابونہ |
| Sinhala Name | Chamomile | කැಮೊමයිල් | بابونہ |
| Sanskrit Name | Babunah | बबुनः | بابونہ |
| Chinese Name | Song hua | 松花 | سونگ ہوا |
| Japanese Name | Kamomīru | カモミール | کامومائل |
| Korean Name | Kamomil | 카모밀 | کامومِل |
| Thai Name | คาโมมายล์ | คาโมมายล์ | کامومائل |
| Indonesian Name | Chamomile | Chamomile | بابونہ |
| Malay Name | Chamomile | Chamomile | بابونہ |
| Vietnamese Name | Cúc La Mã | Cúc La Mã | لا ما گل |
| Turkish Name | Papatya | Papatya | بابونہ |
| Russian Name | Romashka | Ромашка | روماشکا |
| German Name | Römische Kamille | Kamille | رومِشے کامِل |
| French Name | Camomille commune | Camomille | کامومیل |
| Spanish Name | Manzanilla | Manzanilla | مانثانیلا |
| Portuguese Name | Camomila | Camomila | کامومیلا |
| Italian Name | Camomilla | Camomilla | کامومیلا |
| Greek Name | Chamomili | Χαμομήλι | خامومیلی |
| Latin Name (Classical) | Chamomilla | Chamomilla | کامومیلا |
| Swahili Name | Chamomile | Chamomile | بابونہ |
Ingredient / Plant: Babuna / Gule Babuna / Chamomile
Scientific / Botanical Name: Anthemis nobilis Linn. (syn. Chamaemelum nobile)
Family: Asteraceae (Compositae)
Description
Chamomile is traditionally valued for supporting nervous system health, particularly in women. It exhibits mild analgesic and sedative effects along with anodyne, antibacterial, anticonvulsant, antifungal, antihistaminic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antispasmodic, aromatic, bitter, calmative, carminative, demulcent, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, emollient, febrifuge, nervine, relaxant, stimulant, stomachic, tonic, and vermifuge properties.
It is commonly used in arthritis, rheumatism, gout, sciatica, dyspepsia, flatulence, colic, general weakness, hysteria, and painful menstruation. The flavonoid apigenin present in chamomile has been associated with cardiovascular protection. It is also traditionally used to relieve mastitis, menstrual discomfort, and premenstrual tension.
Modern herbal practice recognises chamomile for its calming effect on the nerves, promoting restful sleep and reducing anxiety without impairing coordination. It has been safely used to soothe restless children. Chamomile also supports skin health, enhances immune response by stimulating white blood cells, and may help prevent and heal gastric ulcers.
The essential oil has strong antispasmodic properties. Externally, chamomile is applied to relieve rashes, pain, swelling, bruises, wounds, and sores. Flower poultices are traditionally used in sprains, bruises, and rheumatic conditions.
Recommended Dosage
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Flower powder: 5 g daily
Contraindications & Precautions
Individuals allergic to plants of the daisy family should consult a healthcare professional before use. Chamomile contains natural blood-thinning compounds and should be avoided with anticoagulant medications such as warfarin. Pregnant women should use only under medical supervision. May cause mild drowsiness in some individuals.
Useful in the Following Conditions
| Condition | Condition | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiety | Arthritis | Bloating |
| Bronchitis | Bruises | Cardiovascular Disorders |
| Colic | Common Cold | Cough |
| Diverticulitis | Dysmenorrhoea | Dysuria |
| Fevers | Flatulence | Flu |
| General Debility | Gonorrhoea | Gout |
| Headache | Heartburn | Hyperactivity in Children |
| Hysteria | Indigestion | Insomnia |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome | Jaundice | Kidney Stones |
| Lack of Appetite | Liver Dysfunction | Lumbago |
| Migraine | Nervous Debility | Nervousness |
| Oedema | Low Immunity Infections | Premenstrual Syndrome |
| Restlessness | Rheumatism | Sciatica |
| Sore Throat | Sprains | Stomachache |
| Stress | Tension | Ulcers |
| Wounds | Skin Irritation | Digestive Disorders |
