Matricaria: meaning, definitions and examples

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matricaria

 

[ mษ™หˆtrษชkษ™riษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botanical term

Matricaria is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, commonly referred to as chamomiles. These plants are notable for their daisy-like flowers and are often used for their soothing properties in teas and herbal remedies. The most well-known species is Matricaria chamomilla, known for its calming effects.

Synonyms

German chamomile, chamomile, wild chamomile.

Examples of usage

  • I brewed a cup of matricaria tea to help me relax.
  • Matricaria is often used in traditional medicine.
  • Chamomile, a type of matricaria, can aid digestion.
  • Farmers grow matricaria for its essential oils.

Translations

Translations of the word "matricaria" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น matricรกria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅˆเคŸเฅเคฐเคฟเค•เคพเคฐเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Matricaria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ matricaria

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐั‚ั€ะธะบะฐั€ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ matricaria

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒˆใƒชใ‚ซใƒชใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท matricaria

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ matricaria

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท matrikarya

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆํŠธ๋ฆฌ์นด๋ฆฌ์•„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุชุฑูŠูƒุงุฑูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ matricaria

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ matricaria

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฏ่Š

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ matricaria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ matricaria

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐั‚ั€ะธะบะฐั€ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ matricaria

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ matricaria

Etymology

The word matricaria originates from the Latin word 'matricaria', which is derived from 'matrix' meaning 'womb'. This etymology reflects the historical use of the plant in remedies related to women's health and childbirth. Chamomile has been used since ancient times, with references found in historical texts from ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans who cherished it for its medicinal properties. The species Matricaria chamomilla, commonly known as German chamomile, became particularly popular in Europe during the 16th century. Over the centuries, matricaria has remained a key ingredient in herbal medicine and continues to be cultivated worldwide for its therapeutic benefits, alongside its use in cosmetics and aromatherapy.