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Health benefits of chamomile

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chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) flowers

Obviously you've heard about chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)🌼.

Do you think this is a boring common herb? Well, the list of ways in which this medicinal plant can be used as a popular all-natural remedy is unexpectedly long.


Constituents:
essential oils (alpha bisabolol, azulene, chamazulene & matricin), sesquiterpenes lactones, coumarins (umbelliferone), salicylic acid, choline, fatty acids, mucopolysaccharides, flavonoids (apigenin, luteolin, quercetin) vitamins and minerals (potassium, magnesium, calcium, sodium, thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin A)


Therapeutic actions:
antioxidant, antimicrobial, sedative, carminative, antispasmodic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-emetic, vulnerary, anti-ulcer, anti-allergic


Organs or systems affected:
gastrointestinal system, central nervous system, skin, mouth, respiratory system


Main medicinal uses:

eases colics in babies

helps against insomnia

fights diarrhea and constipation

relieves acid indigestion

reduces fever and symptoms of colds

soothes rashes and other skin problems

maintains oral hygiene

Our products containing chamomile: 

Organic Wild Flowers Herbal Tea