chamomile

what is chamomile?

did you know that chamomile is the most popular herbs in the western world.there are two common type of chamomile that is German chamomile and roman or English chamomile. despite from different species,they can treat the same health problems.

chamomile has tiny daisy flower.the flower has a white collars circling raised,cone-shaped,and yellow centers. German chamomile is native to Europe,north Africa and some part of  Asia.you can find chamomile bordering herbs garden and sometimes grows wild and close to the ground.

all the ointments,tea and extract of chamomile start with the white and yellow flower head..the flower heads may be crushed and steam to give a blue oil.this oil contain ingredients that may stop the growth of bacteria,viruses and fungi.it also can reduce the swelling the flower head of chamomile were dried and used in tea or capsule.

chamomile has been used as a medicine for almost thousand years during the back of ancient Egyptians,Romans and Greeks.

Benefits of the chamomile

mouth sores and gingivitis

• chamomile can be used as mouth wash to prevent mouth sores from radiation and chemotherapy,however the result were mix.some researcher said it works and some say it didn't work
• some people use chamomile to treat their mouth problems,but until now days there is no evidence that it works.

anxiety and insomnia

• most US citizen take chamomile to relieve their anxiety or to help them sleep.one study found that chamomile capsule can reduced symptoms of anxiety in people with mild to moderate.
• meanwhile in animal study.chamomile at low doses may relieve anxiety while at higher doses it help sleep.

eczema and skin irritation

• in Europe people use chamomile in cream or ointment to soothe irritated skin.
• most proof come from animal studies not studies with people.however 2 studies in people found that a chamomile cream helped relives symptoms of eczema.

digestive problem

• traditionally chamomile has been used to treat stomach cramps,indigestion,diarrhea,gas and colic.
• chamomile helps relax muscle constriction on the small intestine. but there is no good human study to proof chamomile can treat digestive problems

precaution when taking this herbs

chamomile is considered generally save,however:

• people with asthma should not take chamomile because chamomile can make asthma become worst
• if you pregnant you should avoid take chamomile because it may cause miscarriage 
• are you allergic to asters,daisies,chrysanthemums or ragweed?if yes,you also may allergic to chamomile
• don,t take chamomile while driving carouse it may cause drowsiness
• take a large amount of concentrate chamomile tea may cause vomiting.