Family

• Asteraceae 

Constituents

• Essential oil (camazulene, bisabolol)
• Matricin
• Flavonoid
• Coumarin
• Tannins

Parts used

• Dried flowers (chamomile flowers) or dried floral chapters

Properties

• Antiphlogistic
• Cicatrizant
• Spasmolytic
• Antiallergic
• Antibacterial
• Antifungal
• Calmative
• Sleeping pill

Indications

In internal use

• Ulcers-acidity
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Gastroenteritis
• Crohn's disease
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Infantile colic
• Colds
• Sleep disorders
• Nervousness
• Menstrual cramps
• Allergy
• Anxiety

In external use

• Eczema
• Dry skin
• Psoriasis
• Disinfection of the mouth and wounds
• Red eyes
• Conjunctivitis
• Wound (to promote healing)
• Hemorrhoids
• Hair care
• Carpal tunnel syndrome

Side effects

Risk of allergic reaction.

In case of overdose: insomnia, nausea. 

Contraindications

Allergy to chamomile (especially the essential oil).

Interactions

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Forms of use

• Chamomile infusion 
• Chamomile decoction (to lighten hair)
• Liquid chamomile solution, to do sitz-baths against hemorrhoids
• Chamomile tincture
• Ointment
• Chamomile essential oil. Beware of the possible risk of allergies.
• Chamomile flower poultice
• Foot bath
• Capsules, the dosage often reaches 500 to 1,000 mg of dehydrated chamomile flowers, to be administered 2 to 3 times a day
• Chamomile oil preparation:
  • Macerate handfuls fresh chamomile flowers in quality olive oil, leave for 10 days in the sun. Filter and then bottle. Apply against inflammation (rheumatism).