Herb Profile: Chamomile
Known for its calming, anti-anxiety, and sedative-like effects, chamomile is most famously consumed as an herbal tea. Nowadays this medicinal plant is also used in tinctures, topicals, and in oral care.
Chamomile has been used for over 2,000 years. In fact, due to its ability to heal and preserve youthful skin, the Egyptians went as far as worshiping this herb. Chamomile is a daisy-like plant native to Eastern and Southern Europe. Today, chamomile grows throughout many countries around the world. There are several varieties of chamomile, the most popular being German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) [1].
Properties and benefits of chamomile
Chamomile is celebrated for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, making it a popular alternative, natural pain reliever. It’s also a powerful antibacterial antiseptic: it inhibits or slows the process of harmful microorganisms production in wounds and infections.
German chamomile contains a tremendous amount of antioxidants, terpenes, and flavonoids. In fact, in vitro studies discovered that the antioxidants found in chamomile have shown to fight the growth of unhealthy cells, which boosts immunity and prevents free radicals [2].
It also reduces and helps prevent:
- Skin flare-ups
- Rashes
- Redness
- Breakouts
- Pain from lacerations or breakouts
- Premature aging (wrinkles)
- Broken capillaries
- Anxiety
- Inflammation
- Headaches
- Gastrointestinal issues
- Hemorrhoids
- Mouth ulcers
- Common cold
- Cancerous tumor growth [2,3]
Ways to consume chamomile:
- Herbal tea
- Edible flowers
- Mouth gargle
- Essential oil
- Chamomile infused topicals
The heart of Health Naturally is to provide our customers with well-researched resources and healthy ingredients. That’s why our salves and serums are created with 100% all-natural ingredients designed to synergistically treat a number of ailments. The source of all skin irritants such as eczema, dermatitis, acne, rosacea, etc. is inflammation. The combination of our amazing hemp oil, along with German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), not only helps reduce internal and external inflammation, it also helps prevent these symptoms and conditions from resurfacing.