Camomile Flower
Chamomile flower is GRAS as a natural flavoring under 21 CFR 182.20 and authorised in the EU. Generally regarded as safe at culinary tea doses; main concern is allergy/cross-reactivity with the Asteraceae family (ragweed, mugwort) - rare anaphylactic reactions reported.
What it is
Dried flower heads of Matricaria chamomilla (German chamomile) or Chamaemelum nobile (Roman chamomile).
Herbal tea ingredient and flavoring.
Why it's flagged
- Asteraceae cross-reactive allergy
- rare anaphylaxis
- potential warfarin interaction at high doses
What regulators actually say
"Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis L.; Matricaria chamomilla L.) - essential oils, oleoresins, and natural extractives... are generally recognized as safe."
"Chamomile may cause allergic reactions in people who are sensitive to related plants such as ragweed."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as natural flavor (21 CFR 182.20).
European Union — EFSA
Authorised flavouring under Regulation (EC) 1334/2008; EMA herbal monograph published.
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