Chamomile

Description

The consumption of Chamomile tea for herbal health benefit dates back to ancient civilizations. Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.) flowers produce a pale yellow tea with a slight floral undertone and calming aroma. This wonderful tea is generally consumed as needed, up to 3 times a day.

Warnings: Please consult a healthcare professional before consuming herbs or supplements. This product is not intended for children. This tea should not be consumed by individuals sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae family, taking blood thinners or sedatives, or are pregnant or nursing. Consumption should be avoided before and after surgery. This herb is known to cause drowsiness. 

Experts say:

“Chamomile has a long history of traditional medicinal uses… Chamomile is generally safe for consumption and is consumed as tea or tonic… It is primarily used for the treatment of mild skin irritation and to treat anxiety, inflammation, and spasm or as a sedative. As a drug, it is useful in flatulence, colic, hysteria, intermittent fever, depression, ulcer, and wound healing, etc.” [1]

“Matricaria chamomilla L. is a famous medicinal plant distributed worldwide. It is widely used in traditional medicine to treat all kinds of diseases, including infections, neuropsychiatric, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and liver disorders. The pharmacological activities of M. chamomilla confirm its traditional uses. Indeed, M. chamomilla essential oils and extracts showed interesting antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, anticancer, antidiabetic, antiparasitic, anti-inflammatory, anti-depressant, anti-pyretic, anti-allergic, and analgesic activities.” [2]

Sources:

1. Sah A, Naseef PP, Kuruniyan MS, Jain GK, Zakir F, Aggarwal G. A Comprehensive Study of Therapeutic Applications of Chamomile. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2022 Oct 19;15(10):1284. doi: 10.3390/ph15101284. PMID: 36297396; PMCID: PMC9611340.
2. El Mihyaoui A, Esteves da Silva JCG, Charfi S, Candela Castillo ME, Lamarti A, Arnao MB. Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.): A Review of Ethnomedicinal Use, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Uses. Life (Basel). 2022 Mar 25;12(4):479. doi: 10.3390/life12040479. PMID: 35454969; PMCID: PMC9032859.

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