Chamomile
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Chamomile, a member of the daisy family, is native to Europe and western Asia. German chamomile is the most commonly used. The dried and fresh flowers are used medicinally.
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This supplement has been used in connection with the following health conditions:
| Used for | Amount | Why |
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Anxiety | Refer to label instructions |  [2 stars] Chamomile is an old folk remedy for anxiety, particularly anxiety that causes insomnia. Animal studies support this idea, due possibly to the herb’s calming compounds.
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Colic (Fennel, Lemon Balm, Licorice, Vervain) | 1/2 cup (118 ml) of tea up to three times daily | [2 stars] A soothing tea made from chamomile, vervain, licorice, fennel, and lemon balm has been shown to relieve colic more effectively than placebo. |
Colic | 1/2 cup (118 ml) of tea three to four times daily | [2 stars] Chamomile is a carminative herb with long history of use as a calming herb and may be used to ease intestinal cramping in colicky infants. |
Eczema | Apply 5 to 6% herbal extract several times per day | [2 stars] Topical applications of chamomile have been shown to be moderately effective in the treatment of eczema. |
Gingivitis (Caraway, Clove Oil, Echinacea, Menthol, Molmol, Peppermint, Sage) | 0.5 ml in half a glass of water three times per day swished slowly in the mouth before spitting out | [2 stars] A mouthwash containing sage oil, peppermint oil, menthol, chamomile tincture, expressed juice from echinacea, myrrh tincture, clove oil, and caraway oil has been used successfully to treat gingivitis. |
Wound Healing | Apply an ointment containing 2% chamomile extract or standardized for chamazulene and bisabolol content three to four times daily | [2 stars] Topically applied chamomile can be used to speed wound healing. |
Canker Sores | Refer to label instructions |  [1 star] Chamomile has healing properties and swishing a tincture made of strong tea may have a soothing effect on the lining of the mouth.
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Conjunctivitis and Blepharitis | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Chamomile has been traditionally used to treat eye inflammation. |
Crohn’s Disease | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Chamomile is an anti-inflammatory herb historically recommended by doctors for people with Crohn’s disease. |
Diarrhea | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Typically taken as a tea, chamomile may reduce intestinal cramping and ease the irritation and inflammation associated with diarrhea. |
Gastritis | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Chamomile may soothe injured and inflamed mucous membranes. Active ingredients in chamomile appears to inhibit H. pylori and reduce free radical activity. |
Gingivitis | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Chamomile provides anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial actions critical to successfully treating gingivitis. |
Indigestion, Heartburn, and Low Stomach Acidity | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Chamomile is effective in relieving inflamed or irritated mucous membranes of the digestive tract. |
Insomnia | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Chamomile is commonly recommended by doctors as a mild sedative for those suffering from insomnia or nervous exhaustion. It is a particularly good choice for children whose insomnia may be related to gastrointestinal upset. |
Irritable Bowel Syndrome | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Chamomile’s essential oils may ease intestinal cramping and irritation. The herb is sometimes used by herbalists to relieve alternating bouts of diarrhea and constipation. |
Peptic Ulcer | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Chamomile has a soothing effect on inflamed and irritated mucous membranes. It is also high in the flavonoid apigenin, which has inhibited growth of H. pylori in test tubes. |
Ulcerative Colitis | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Practitioners of herbal medicine often recommend chamomile to people with colitis. |
Traditional Use (May Not Be Supported by Scientific Studies)
Chamomile has been used for centuries in Europe as a medicinal plant, mostly for gastrointestinal complaints. This practice continues today.
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