Herbs
Chamomile (Anthemis Nobis)
| A.K.A.: |
Ground Apple, Wild Chamomile |
| Part Used: |
Flower |
| Properties: |
Alterative, Anodyne, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Antineoplastic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Nervine, Sedative |
| Primary Nutrients: |
Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Selenium, Silicon, Tryptophan, Vitamins A, C, F, B-complex and Zinc |
| Primary Uses: |
Abscesses, Alcoholism, Appetite Loss, Bronchitis, Circulation/poor, Cramps/menstrual, Fevers, Flu, Insomnia, Menstruation Symptoms, Muscles/pain, Nervousnes |
| Secondary Uses: |
Air Pollution /effects of, Anxiety, Asthma, Childhood Diseases, Colds, Colic, Colitis, Constipation, Coughs, Diarrhea, Edema, Drugs Withdrawal, Eye/sore, Gallstones, Gas, Headaches, Indigestion, Jaundice, Kidney Problems, Measles, Mucus/Excessive, Pain, Spasms, Stomach Upset |
Chamomile's sedative qualities are helpful for nervousness and cramps. Chamomile tea is often used to help calm nerves and reduce stress. One of the most common uses of Chamomile is to aid digestion and relieve indigestion. It works by relaxing and calming the smooth muscle lining of the digestive tract. Working as an antispasmodic in relaxing the digestive tract it is effective it treating colitis.
Chamomile has a natural hormone similar to thyroxine which helps strengthen the hair and skin. The anti-inflammatory properties in chamomile make it ideal for treatment of inflammatory conditions related to the skin. This may aid conditions such as burns, wounds, eczema, allergic reactions and other skin problems.
- Invigorating and strengthening to the body.
- Known as a soothing tonic which is sedative in nature and used for the nerves.
- Chamomile has anti-ulcer and antibacterial agents
- Chamomile reduces redness, swelling, and inflammation of the skin.
- Often used as a sedative.
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