FloraLexicon

This page is a detailed botanical reference. For name translations across countries, see: Ægte kamille.

Matricaria chamomilla

Also known as: Ægte kamille · Äkta kamomill · Alman papatyası · Camamilla · Camomila · Camomila-comum · Camomilla · Camomilla comune · Camomilla tedesca · Camomille · Camomille allemande · Camomille matricaire · Chamomile · Cúc La Mã · Echte kamille · Ekte kamille · German chamomile · Heřmánek · Heřmánek pravý · Kamilica · Kamilla · Kamille · Kamillenblüten · Kamomil · Kamomila · Kamomill · Kamomilla · Maçanilha · Mansanilla · Manzanilla · Manzanilla alemana · Manzanilla común · Matricaire officinale · Mușețel · Mușețel comun · Orvosi székfű · Papatya · Prava kamilica · Romaniță · Rumanček · Rumanček pravý · Rumianek · Rumianek pospolity · Saksankamomilla · Tıbbi papatya · Tzitzicquilitl · Χαμαίμηλον · Χαμομήλι · Лайка · Лечебна лайка · Ромашка · Ромашка аптечная · Ромашка лікарська · Ромашка ободранная · בבונג · بابونج · بابونه · بابونہ · شيح بابونج · كاموميل · बबूना · คาโมมายล์ · 캐모마일 · カミツレ · カモミール · ジャーマンカモミール · 德国洋甘菊 · 母菊 · 洋甘菊

species · Type: herb

What is this herb called in different countries?

Indexed common names for this species, grouped by country. Each label opens that name’s hub.

Traditional-use themes, index safety flags, and how local herb names differ by country.

At a glance

Family
Asteraceae
Countries & regions (index)
Not listed in the current index slice.
Evidence label (index)
Not listed in the current index slice.
Toxicity (index)
Not listed in the current index slice.
Sustainability / harvest
Not listed in the current index slice.

Uses & indexed themes

No extra therapeutic themes are listed for this species in the current index slice—see traditional use categories above.

    Geography

    Native / origin regions (dataset)

    Not listed in the current index slice.

    Where it appears in the index

    Not listed in the current index slice.

    Regional naming in the index

    • Algeria → medicinal useبابونج
    • Argentina → medicinal useManzanilla · Manzanilla alemana
    • Australia → medicinal useChamomile · German chamomile
    • Austria → medicinal useEchte Kamille · Kamille
    • Belgium → medicinal useCamomille · Kamille
    • Brazil → medicinal useCamomila · Camomila-comum
    • Bulgaria → medicinal useЛайка · Лечебна лайка
    • China → medicinal use德国洋甘菊 · 母菊
    • Croatia → medicinal useKamilica · Prava kamilica
    • Czechia → medicinal useHeřmánek · Heřmánek pravý
    • Denmark → medicinal useÆgte kamille · Kamille
    • Egypt → medicinal useشيح بابونج · كاموميل
    • Finland → medicinal useKamomill · Kamomilla
    • France → medicinal useCamomille matricaire · Matricaire officinale
    • Germany → medicinal useKamillenblüten
    • Greece → medicinal useΧαμαίμηλον · Χαμομήλι
    • Hungary → medicinal useKamilla · Orvosi székfű
    • India → medicinal useबबूना
    • Indonesia · Malaysia → medicinal useKamomil
    • Iran → medicinal useبابونج · بابونه
    • Israel → medicinal useבבונג
    • Italy → medicinal useCamomilla comune · Camomilla tedesca
    • Japan → medicinal useカミツレ · カモミール
    • Mexico → medicinal useTzitzicquilitl
    • Morocco → medicinal useCamomille allemande
    • Netherlands → medicinal useEchte kamille
    • Norway → medicinal useEkte kamille · Kamille
    • Pakistan → medicinal useبابونج · بابونہ
    • Peru → medicinal useMansanilla
    • Philippines → medicinal useKamomila
    • Poland → medicinal useRumianek · Rumianek pospolity
    • Romania → medicinal useMușețel · Mușețel comun
    • Russia → medicinal useРомашка · Ромашка аптечная
    • Slovakia → medicinal useRumanček · Rumanček pravý
    • South Africa → medicinal useKamille
    • South Korea → medicinal use캐모마일
    • Spain → medicinal useCamamilla
    • Sweden → medicinal useÄkta kamomill
    • Switzerland → medicinal useCamomilla
    • Thailand → medicinal useคาโมมายล์
    • Türkiye → medicinal useAlman papatyası · Papatya
    • Ukraine → medicinal useРомашка · Ромашка лікарська
    • United States → medicinal useManzanilla
    • Vietnam → medicinal useCúc La Mã

    Common questions

    Is Ægte kamille safe to drink daily?
    Many people use moderate amounts in teas, but safety depends on the exact species, dose, medications, and your health context. This page is informational only—ask a qualified clinician when unsure.
    What is Ægte kamille used for?
    In FloraLexicon’s index, this species is most often associated with: Not listed in the current index slice.. Traditional use is not proof of benefit or safety for any person.
    Is Ægte kamille safe?
    The index labels toxicity as Not specified. Common themes include Not listed in the current index slice.. This is not a personal risk assessment—ask a qualified clinician for your situation.
    Can Ægte kamille be confused with other plants?
    Yes—shared common names are a major source of mix‑ups. When you see an ambiguity callout below, open the name hub to compare scientific species side by side.

    Last updated from FloraLexicon’s merged ethnobotanical index—informational only; see disclaimer.

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