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Chamomile

Botanicals / Herbs

Also known as: German chamomile
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Matricaria recutita

Oral Uses

  • Colic RatingRatingRatingRating

    Chamomile is a carminative; helps eliminate gas; alleviates stomach pain. Take 6-9 teaspoon (6-9 g) of chamomile flowers daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Anxiety RatingRating

    Chamomile has a calming and relaxing effect. Take 6-9 teaspoon (6-9 g) of chamomile flowers daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Canker sores RatingRating

    Chamomile has a soothing action; accelerates healing. Take 6-9 teaspoon (6-9 g) of chamomile flowers daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks and use it as a mouthwash.

  • Crohn's disease RatingRating

    Chamomile is an anti-inflammatory; alleviates intestinal inflammation; it is a carminative; helps eliminate gas; alleviates pain; soothes intestines. Take 6-9 teaspoon (6-9 g) of chamomile flowers daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Diarrhea RatingRating

    Chamomile is an anti-inflammatory; alleviates intestinal inflammation; alleviates intestinal spasms. Take 6-9 teaspoon (6-9 g) of chamomile flowers daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Drug withdrawal RatingRating

    Chamomile facilitates drug withdrawal. Take 6-9 teaspoon (6-9 g) of chamomile flowers daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months. Effective mainly for morphine addiction.

  • Flatulence RatingRating

    Chamomile is a carminative; helps eliminate gas. Take 6-9 teaspoon (6-9 g) of chamomile flowers daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Analgesic RatingRatingRating

    Chamomile is an analgesic; alleviates pain. Take 6-9 teaspoon (6-9 g) of chamomile flowers daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRatingRating

    Chamomile is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 6-9 teaspoon (6-9 g) of chamomile flowers daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antispasmodic RatingRatingRating

    Chamomile is an antispasmodic; alleviates spasms. Take 6-9 teaspoon (6-9 g) of chamomile flowers daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Aromatic RatingRatingRating

    Chamomile is an aromatic; stimulates digestion. Take 6-9 teaspoon (6-9 g) of chamomile flowers daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Bitter RatingRatingRating

    Chamomile is a bitter; stimulates digestion. Take 6-9 teaspoon (6-9 g) of chamomile flowers daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Blood thinner RatingRatingRating

    Chamomile is a blood thinner. Take 6-9 teaspoon (6-9 g) of chamomile flowers daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Calmative RatingRatingRating

    Chamomile is a calmative; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Take 6-9 teaspoon (6-9 g) of chamomile flowers daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Topical Uses

  • Eczema RatingRatingRatingRating

    Chamomile is an anti-inflammatory; enhances immune system; alleviates symptoms; it has a soothing action; accelerates healing. Apply chamomile containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Radiation therapy support RatingRatingRatingRating

    Chamomile helps to heal skin damage caused by radiation therapy; it has a soothing action; accelerates healing. Apply chamomile containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Bed sores RatingRatingRating

    Chamomile accelerates tissue repair; it has a soothing action. Apply chamomile containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Skin wounds RatingRatingRating

    Chamomile is an anti-inflammatory; it has a soothing action; accelerates tissue repair. Apply chamomile containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Blepharitis RatingRating

    Chamomile alleviates symptoms. Use chamomile eye drops 2-3 times daily, as suggested on the label.

  • Chemotherapy support RatingRating

    Chamomile prevents and treats mouth sores. Use chamomile containing mouthwash 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Conjunctivitis RatingRating

    Chamomile alleviates symptoms. Use chamomile eye drops 2-3 times daily, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Anodyne RatingRatingRating

    Chamomile is an anodyne; alleviates pain. Apply chamomile containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRatingRating

    Chamomile is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Apply chamomile containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Vulnerary RatingRatingRating

    Chamomile is a vulnerary; soothes and heals damaged tissue. Apply chamomile containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antibacterial RatingRating

    Chamomile is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Apply chamomile containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antibiotic RatingRating

    Chamomile has antibiotic like properties. Apply chamomile containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antiseptic RatingRating

    Chamomile is an antiseptic; prevents infection. Apply chamomile containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

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