Chamomile

Overview

Chamomile is a group of Herbs from the Composite (Compositae) family.

Botanical Names

 Anthemis nobilus (also known as Chamaemelum nobile) (Roman or English Chamomile).

 Matricaria chamomilla (also known as:  Matricaria recutita and Chamomilla recutita) (German Chamomile and also known as Hungarian Chamomile).

Parts Used

 Whole Plant (especially flowers)

Cardiovascular System

 Chamomile (ointment applied topically) may alleviate Hemorrhoids. 

Digestive System

 Chamomile may stimulate the Appetite. 

 Chamomile (German Chamomile tea) may alleviate Colic.  ^[1]

 Chamomile may alleviate the symptoms of Colitis. 

 Chamomile (especially when used in combination with Apple Pectin) may alleviate Diarrhea.  ^[2]

 Chamomile may stimulate the Digestive System. 

 Chamomile may alleviate Diverticulosis. 

 Chamomile may alleviate Flatulence. 

 Chamomile may alleviate Halitosis where Halitosis is due to bad diet.

 Chamomile is beneficial for the treatment of Ulcers - Peptic (due to the anti-inflammatory properties of Chamazulene and Bisabolol).  ^[3]

Excretory System

 Chamomile may improve the health of the Bladder. 

Hair

 Chamomile (tea applied topically) may lighten fair Hair (due to Apigenin). 

Immune System

 Chamomile may kill some forms of Bacteria - Detrimental. 

 Chamomile may reduce Fever. 

 Chamomile may reduce Inflammation (due to the Bisabolol and Chamazulene constituents of Chamomile).  ^[4]