Pineappleweed – Matricaria discoidea
Swedish name: Gatkamomill
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/immunology-and-microbiology/herbal-tea
“Matricaria genus as a source of antimicrobial agents: From farm to pharmacy and food applications”
Department of Medical Parasitology, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol
“The phytochemical composition of Matricaria spp. includes volatile terpenoids (e.g., α-bisabolol, bisabolol oxide A and B, β-trans-farnesene and chamazulene), sesquiterpene lactones such as matricin, and phenolic compounds (flavonoids, coumarins and phenolic acids). Their essential oil is obtained from the fresh or dried inflorescences by steamdistillation, and additionally cohobation of the remaining water. The volatile composition of the essential oil, especially the content of the valuable components α-bisabolol and chamazulene, depends on the plant part, origin and quality of the source, genetic, and environmental factors. Moreover, other parameters, such as season of harvest and methods of extraction, can affect the extraction yield of the essential oils/extracts, their composition and, therefore, their bioactivity. Due to the importance of this genus and particularly M. recutita (M. chamomilla), this review focus on its cultivation, factor affecting essential oils’ composition and their role in traditional medicine, as antibacterial agents and finally as food preservatives.”
– https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S094450131730527X
DANIEL GALOVAN 