Development and validation of an HPTLC method for apigenin 7-O-glucoside in chamomile flowers and its application for fingerprint discrimination of chamomile-like materials

- Chamomile is one of the most popular medicinal plants and used as a safe remedy.
- Chamomile-like flowers are frequently consumed due to misidentification problem.
- Apigenin 7-O-glucoside is regarded as an active marker in chamomile flowers.
- An HPTLC method for quantification of apigenin 7-O-glucoside has been validated.
- Chamomile was discriminated from chamomile-like species.