Chamomile tea benefit
Chamomile tea is a gentle
way to relax, but the effects are very mild. If you are used to stronger sleep
inducers, you may not notice mild chamomile benefits. Dried flowers of chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) are largely used to provide
sedative as well as spasmolytic effects. Chamomile herb
contains several flavonoids, including
apigenin. Flavonoids have anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory properties.
Dosage for chamomile tea is 1 teaspoon per cup of water; steep for a few
minutes. The longer chamomile steeps, the more powerful its calming effects.
Chamomile helps digestion, sooths stomach irritations and may slightly ease
symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.
Nature's Way Chamomile herb
supplement

Among the most popular herbal supplements in Europe, Chamomile extract is commonly used for its soothing effects and ability to
support normal tone in the digestive tract. Chamomile has long been used as an
after-meal and bedtime drink. Now you can have the health benefits of chamomile
in a convenient concentrated extract.
Standardized to: 1.2% Apigenin
Nature's Way Standardized Extracts are technically and scientifically advanced
herbal products. Standardization of an extract assures specific measurable
levels of the important compounds that give the products their beneficial
activity in the body.
Allergy
Allergic reactions to chamomile pollens, including hives, contact dermatitis,
and allergic conjunctivitis from contact with the eye, can occur. Allergic reactions to
chamomile occur more often in those who have a predisposition to pollen allergy, or
allergies in general.
Chamomile herb for
ADHD
Observational study: Matricaria chamomilla may improve some
symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Phytomedicine. 2008 Dec 19. Niederhofer H. Child and Adolescent
Psychiatry, Regional Hospital Bozen, Via Guncina 54/A, 39100 Bolzano,
Italy.
Noradrenaline and serotonin reuptake inhibitors have been proven
to be effective in some cases of ADHD. In this open trial, chamomile, a
serotonin and noradrealine reuptake inhibitor, actually used as an
antidepressant, has been checked for this indication. Three
14-16-year-old male psychiatric outpatients, diagnosed with
attention-deficit disorder (ADHD) have been rated at baseline and while
taking chamomile to determine its efficacy as a treatment for ADHD.
Improvement was valuated using comparisons of Conners' parent ratings.
Patients' mean scores improved for Conners' hyperactivity, inattention
and immaturity factors. Although the sample size is very small and
therefore generalization is very difficult, this observation indicates
that chamomile herb might be a slightly effective treatment also for
ADHD.
Chamomile herb as
anti-inflammatory
Chamomile herb has anti-inflammatory properties perhaps due to a
substance called azulen. Azulen is believed to be a major component of the
herb's blue essential oil.
IBS treatment
Chamomile herb is found in a product for IBS called
Iberogast.
Benefit for sleep
Chamomile is sometimes used for sleep, but other herbs are
more potent.
This supplement
can help with sleep and mood balance.
Safety and side
effects
Except for rare case of allergy, chamomile herb and extracts are very
safe and have no major side effects.
Chamomile herb Research study
Proof of efficacy of Kamillosan(R) cream in atopic eczema.
Patzelt-Wenczler R, Ponce-Poschl E.
ASTA Medica AG, Weismullerstr. 45, D-60314 Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Eur J Med Res. 2000 Apr 19;5(4):171-5.
Kamillosan cream contains chamomile extract as active principle manufactured
from the chamomile sort Manzana which is rich in active principles and has been
proved not to exhibit a chamomile-related allergen potential. For this reason
Kamillosan cream is suited for local therapy of atopic eczema. In a partially
double-blind, randomized study carried out as a half-side comparison,
Kamillosan cream was tested vs. 0.5% hydrocortisone cream and the vehicle
cream as placebo in patients suffering from medium-degree atopic eczema. After a
2-week treatment Kamillosan cream showed a mild superiority towards 0.5%
hydrocortisone and a marginal difference as compared to placebo.
Chamomile tea and supplements
inquiries
Q. Would drinking chamomile tea reverse the alertness caused by
tongkat ali herb?
A. Chamomile herb is weak in its ability to cause sleepiness and is
not able to counteract strong stimulant herbs.
Q. I find chamomile tea not very helpful with sleep even a friend of mine thinks
it is. What do you recommend for sleep problems?
A. Chamomile is very weak as a relaxant, and there are more
effective herbs for sleep.
Q. I would like to try Good Night Rx. Is there a
version of this supplement without chamomile (matricaria recutita) flower. I am
allergic to chamomile and I am having a hard time finding sleeping supplements
without it. I understand that this is much more common than is generally
believed. I have even tried taking a homeopatic allergy pill with it, but the
pill wears off before the chamomile. And my goodness chamomile (matricaria
recutita) flower is in so many things.
A. Good Night Rx comes in only one formula, the amount of chamomile
in the product is very small.
Which is more potent for sleep, chamomile pill as a
supplement or chamomile tea?
It depends on the products, but as a general rule the
supplement is likely to be more potent particularly if it is an extract.
Can you tell me the various health benefits of chamomile, including its
ability to soothe nerves, calm the digestive system, ease inflammation when used
topically and help heal mouth and throat tissues. I have also read that it's
effective for some menopausal symptoms.
Chamomile is an herb that has mild soothing properties in terms
of minor digestive symptoms and mild relaxation. However, we are not aware of
any extensive human trials testing chamomile tea or a chamomile supplement in
terms of treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, as an anti-anxiety herb, or
for the treatment of menopausal symptoms. There are many other herbs that are
more potent as a remedy or treatment for these conditions.
Would chamomile tea counteract the energy provided from
taking herbal sexual enhancing herbs such as
tribulus terrestris
extract?
Chamomile benefits in terms of sleep
induction are very mild and are not likely to counteract the stimulation that
comes from energizing adaptogens such as ginseng or other similar herbs.