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Matricaria chamomilla
Matricaria chamomilla
Native to: Europe & Western Asia
Cultural & Historical Uses:
Cultural & Historical Uses:
Ancient egyptions utilized to honor the Sun God (Ra) and treat fevers.
Greco-Roman medicine used to treat headaches, inflammation & digestive upset.
Utilized as an anti-inflammatory and digestive tonic in western herbalism.
Can have a mild sedative effect & aid in relieving anxiety, tension & insomnia.
Scientific Properties
Scientific Properties
Through the apigenin compound binding to benzodiazepine receptors, this aids the brain with sleep & anxiety.
Bisabolol: anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, & calming.
Chamazulene: antioxidant + skin & respiratory support.
Contraindications!!!
Contraindications!!!
Allergies may occur in individuals allergic to ragweed, daisies, or asters.
Use caution if using anticoagulants or if you have a clotting disorder, as chamomile contains coumarin, which may have mild blood-thinning effects.
May have uterine-stimulating effects, smoking during pregnancy or lactating if not reccommended.
May interact with sedatives, benzodiazepines, SSRI antidepressants, anticonvulsants, hormonal contraceptives, NSAIDs, or immune-suppressants; use with caution.
Resources & Citations
Resources & Citations
McKay, D. L., & Blumberg, J. B. (2006).
The role of chamomile in traditional and contemporary medicine.
Phytotherapy Research, 20(7), 519–530.
https://doi.org/10.1002/ptr.1900
Srivastava, J. K. et al. (2010).
Chamomile: A herbal medicine of the past with a bright future.
Molecular Medicine Reports, 3(6), 895–901.
https://doi.org/10.3892/mmr.2010.377
Hoffmann, D. (2003).
Medical Herbalism.
Healing Arts Press.
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