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Lot & Leaf specimen record

German Chamomile

Matricaria recutita

FamilyAsteraceae
Plant partFlower
AliasesChamomile, Matricaria chamomilla
Canonical recordMatricaria recutita

Identity note

German chamomile is kept distinct from Roman chamomile in our records. The flower head is the relevant commercial plant part for the material described here.

Evidence status

What the record supports

MonographTraditionalLimited human research

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Cautions

Read before use

People with sensitivity to plants in the Asteraceae family should seek professional guidance before use.

This educational record is not a diagnosis, treatment recommendation, or substitute for individualized medical advice.

Inhalation context

Tradition is not a safety test

A mention in a traditional or modern smoking blend does not establish that inhalation is safe or medically effective. Burning plant material creates harmful smoke.

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