Chamomile (Matricariachamomilla) is well known medicinal and aromatic plant species from the Asteraceae. It is multitherapeutic, cosmetic and nutritional values have been established through years of traditional and scientific use and research. Nowadays it is highly favored and used as medicinal plant in folk and traditional medicine. It is and ingredient of several traditional, unnani and homeopathy medicinal preparation.

?span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">         uses:

-          Use in flatulence, colic, hysteria and intermittent fever.

-          Flowers of chamomile contain the blue essential oil from 0.2 to 1.9% used for variety of purpose.

-          Mainly used as an antiflammatory and antiseptic, also as antispasmodic and mildly sudorific.

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Three types of lemon grasses viz. East Indian lemongrass (C flexuosus), West Indian lemon grass (C. citrates), and Jammu lemongrass (C. pendulus) are in cultivation in our country as the important sources of citrates.

C. flexuosus grown commercially in Kerala and nearby adjacent state, its oil is popularly known as "Cochin oil" as it is shipped mainly through Cochin port. India is annually producing nearly 1000 MT per year while the world demand is much more. Annually, we are exporting lemon grass oil in a tube of about Rs. 5 crores. Our country is facing a critical competition from Gautemaja in the International market. 

?span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">         Uses of Lemon Grass:

The chief constituent of the oil is the citral. It is the starting material for the preparation of important ionone viz. A - Ionone, used in flavors, cosmetics and perfume and P - Ionone- used in the manufacture of synthetic vitamin A. 
2. Oil has bactericidal, insect repellent and medicinal uses. 
3. The spent grass is a source of good cattie feed and can be converted into good silage. 
4. Spent grasses are also useful for the manufacture of card boards and papers or as fuel.