Chamomile - Medical Uses, Interactions, Dosage

Chamomile - Medical Uses, Interactions, Dosage

chamomile

Alternative names:

Matricaria recutita, pins, fragrant mayweed, sweet false chamomile.

Herb description

Chamomile is one of the oldest garden herbs with 2 to 3 pinnate leaves and terminal stems bearing individual flower heads. For medicinal purposes, the German chamomile (Matricaria recutita) is by far the best known, but so is the Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile). These upright annual plants belong to the sunflower family Asteraceae. The flower heads are the primary plant parts used in herbal medicine. It is widespread throughout Europe and in temperate parts of Asia. It is widespread in temperate North America and Australia. It typically matures as a weed near roadsides, in landfills, and in cultivated areas.

The ancient Egyptians considered it a universal remedy and it is still used today to fight disease, promote calm and allay bedtime anxiety. It has a long tradition of use as an anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and anxiolytic agent. Chamomile is naturally caffeine-free and can be used as an herbal tea. It promotes wound healing, resists certain bacteria on the skin and has a mildly soothing effect.

Benefits and Benefits

Traditionally chamomile for skin inflammation, colic or dyspepsia and anxiety. Both Roman and German chamomile have been used medicinally for hundreds of years and have been used as an anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and sedative.

Topically it is used to heal inflammatory skin and mucous membrane diseases, or orally for minor colicky digestive problems and anxiety or nervousness. It is commonly used as a beverage, food additive and flavoring agent, as well as in cosmetics, bath and hair products.

In contemporary Europe, chamomile preparations, including tinctures, extracts, teas, and ointments, are widely used as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and sedative agents. Extracts are used to relieve irritation and pain, heal wounds and ulcers, and prevent and cure bladder infections and dental problems.

Chamomile is used to treat various medical conditions including:

• Prellungen.
• Kratzer.
• Hautreizungen.
• Gelenkschmerzen.
• Akne.
• Arthritis.
• Verbrennungen.
• Hautgeschwür.
• Wunden.
• Verdauungsstörungen.
• Menstruationsbeschwerden.
• PMS.
• Kopfschmerzen.

Side effects

Chamomile is generally considered a mild and safe herb and is widely used in foods, drinks and cosmetics. High doses have reportedly caused mild gastroparesis and vomiting.

Symptoms of an uncommon allergic reaction such as itching, rash, swelling, dizziness and breathing problems may occur, which may (rarely) cause angioedema and anaphylaxis. If the patient experiences side effects, contact the doctor immediately.

Safety during breastfeeding or pregnancy has not been considered. People with a history of allergies to asteracea or ragweed plants such as sunflowers, daisies, and chrysanthemums should not use chamomile supplements.

A high concentration of Roman chamomile tea has been reported to cause nausea. This reaction is caused by a chemical found in Roman chamomile called hymnenic acid.

dosage

• Flüssiger Extrakt (1: 1):

45% alcohol, 1 to 4 milliliters should be used three times a day.

• Trockenblume:

2 to 4 grams or by infusion should be used three times daily.

• Tinktur (1: 5):

45% alcohol, 3 to 10 milliliters should be used three times a day.

• Extern:

3 to 10% of the drug by infusion or semi-solid preparations should be used three times a day.

Interactions with other medications

Because of its calming effects, chamomile may enhance the blood-thinning effects of Coumadin and similar medications. It is recommended not to use this medication at the same time as alcohol and anti-anxiety medications such as Xanax, Ativan & Valium.