The present study was carried out on dried chamomile powder to compare yield of extraction, physicochemical characteristics and sensorial properties of extracts obtained from samples irradiated by gamma ray (GR) and electron beam (EB) at 10 kGy and 20 kGy. The results of the present study showed that radiation treatment with 10 kGy and 20 kGy of GR and EB did not affect significantly the yield ...

introduction: polycystic ovary syndrome (pcos) is a complex endocrine and metabolic disorder associated with ovulatory dysfunction. presently, little is known about the primary factors that initiate pcos. chamomile flowers are used in alternative medicine for its anti-spasmolytic and anti-inflammatory effects. antispasmodic properties of chamomile ease menstrual cramps and lessen the possibilit...

1 Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, University of Pécs, Medical School, Pécs, Hungary, 2 Department of Pharmacognosy, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary, 3 Department of Pharmacognosy, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary, 4 Department of Surgery, Clinical Center, University of Pécs, Medical School, Pécs, Hungary, 5 Interdisciplinary Centre for Natural Products, University of Szeg...

Peristomal skin complications interfere with stoma appliance use and negatively affect patient quality of life. To find an alternative to long-term peristomal skin treatment involving corticosteroid products, a prospective study was conducted to compare the effect of a German chamomile solution to topical steroids on peristomal skin lesions in colostomy patients. Persons seeking care for the t...

BACKGROUND Elderly people often suffer from sleep disorders. Chamomile due to the many health benefits such as sedation may be effective in improving sleep quality in elderly people. This study aimed to determine the effect of Matricaria chamomilla extract on sleep quality in elderly people admitted to nursing homes of Isfahan in 2014. MATERIALS AND METHODS The present study is a quasi-experi...

background & aim:parkinson's disease (pd) is a kind of disorder in the nervous system, which is characterized with multiple movement disorders. factors such as oxidative stress are the most important causes for the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra and occurrence of parkinson's disease. thus, medications that have antioxidant functions could be an interestin...

Introduction: Episiotomy is a surgical incision made in the perineum to enlarge it. Perineal pain is the most common complaint of mothers after episiotomy. Chamomile extract has been proposed as a sedative in traditional medicine. This study was conducted to assess the effect of chamomile cream on the pain after episiotomy. Methods: This triple blind clinical trial was performed on 114 eligible...

Many of the products recommended by the herbalistas in this sample are not commonly available in US grocery stores. Other studies of herbal remedies used by Latinos reported more commonly available products in the United States, such as chamomile, ginseng, ginkgo biloba, aloe vera, mint, garlic, lavender, and ginger. There are several limitations to this study. Although the themes identified by...

In this study, the effect of chamomile extract on the ability of neonatal calves to absorb immunoglobulin G (IgG) was evaluated. An ethanolic extract of chamomile was obtained with the concentration of 111 mg/ml. Calves were randomly divided into four groups, each receiving one of four chamomile treatments; 1: low dose (LC; 5.5 mg/kg body weight; 2: moderate dose (MC; 11 mg/kg); 3: high dose (H...

A traditional herbal medicinal product, containing myrrh, chamomile flower, and coffee charcoal, has been used in Germany for the relief of gastrointestinal complaints for decades. Clinical studies suggest its use in the maintenance therapy of inflammatory bowel disease. However, the pharmacological mechanisms underlying the clinical effects are not yet fully understood.The present study aims t...