water protected area. There are no educational awareness programs, international legislations, or international management for this species. Uses Extracts or dried flowers of Chamaemelum nobile are used in hair care and skincare products. The plant may be used to flavor foods, in herbal teas, perfumes, and cosmetics. It is used in aromatherapy in the belief it is a calming agent to reduce stress and promote sleep. Chamomile essential oil contains sesquiterpenes, terpene lactones (including the blue compound, chamazulene), acetylene derivatives, and polyphenols, which contribute to the fragrance and may be extracted individually. It can be used to create a fragrant chamomile lawn. A chamomile lawn needs light soil, adequate moisture, and sun to thrive. Each square meter contains 83–100 plants. The lawn is only suitable to light foot traffic or in places where mower access is difficult. Folk medicine and adverse effects Although used in folk medicine, there is no scientific evidence it has any medicinal uses. Alternative medicine practices approved in Germany include use of chamomile as a topical medication or inhalant for mouth and respiratory tract irritations. Chamomile is likely unsafe for use during pregnancy, and its topical use for skin disorders may cause contact dermatitis. There are no known interactions with prescription drugs. Consuming chamomile tea may adversely affect anticoagulant drugs. Other names The plant has diverse common names, among which Roman chamomile or sweet chamomile are used during the 21st century. References Anthemideae Herbs Plants described in 1753 Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus