Information on Chamomile, German
| Latin Name |
| Matricaria recutita |
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| Other Names |
| Hungarian chamomile |
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| Affects |
| Digestive system, Nervous system |
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| Herb Forms |
| Teabag, tincture, bulk herb, powder, ointment, homeopathic tablet. |
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| Dosages |
Infusion: 1-2 cups 2-3 x daily
Tincture: 15-30 drops 2-3 x daily |
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| Botanical Information |
| A feathery-leaved pineapple-scented garden plant in the aster family with small daisy-like yellow and white flowers. |
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| Description |
Chamomile tea is commonly used in many parts of Europe, South America, and Mexico for children with colic and other digestive disturbances, fever, insomnia, and the restlessness and irritability commonly associated with teething. Women have long used chamomile for PMS and menstrual cramps. It has also been recommended as a nervine, for muscle cramps, headaches, and to soothe indigestion and flatulent colic. Steam from the herb can be inhaled for respiratory tract irritation.
Chamomile creams and ointments are applied to the skin to help soothe and heal burns and other skin irritations, wounds, diaper rash, and sore nipples. The homeopathic tablets are given to babies for teething and fussiness.
Chamomile, German has a taste of AROMATIC and a temperature of WARM. |
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| References |
| Blumenthal, Mark et al. 1998. The Complete Commission E Monographs. Austin: American Botanical Council.
Newall, C. et al.. 1996. Herbal Medicines: A Guide for Health-care Professionals. London: The Pharmaceutical Press.
Leung, A. and S. Foster. 1996. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients. New York: J. Wiley & Sons.
Felter, H.W. and J.U. Lloyd. 1983. (1898). King's Dispensatory. Portland, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications.
Weiss, R. 1988. Herbal Medicine. Beaconsfield, England: Beaconsfield Publishers.
Wren, R.C. 1988. Potter's New Cyclopaedia of Botanical Drugs. Essex: C.W. Daniel Co. Ltd.
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Ailments treated by Chamomile, German
| Ailment |
Treatment Support |
Application |
| Colitis |
intestinal anti-inflammatory |
tea |
| Croup |
anti-inflammatory, calming |
tea |
| Diverticulitis |
anti-inflammatory |
tea, capsule |
| Indigestion |
digestive calmative |
tea, tincture |
| Intestine, knotted |
antispasmodic |
tincture, tea |
| Nettle Sting |
anti-inflammatory |
salve, oil, cream |
| Seasickness |
antispasmodic |
tincture, capsule |
| Stomach weakness |
nervine |
tea, tincture, capsule |
| Teething |
anti-inflammatory, calming |
homeopathic tablets |
| Vomiting |
antispasmodic |
tincture, tea, capsule |
| Insomnia |
calmative |
tincture, tea |
| Dyspepsia |
digestive aid, antispasomidic |
tea, tincture |
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