Botanical Name:   Matricaria Recutita

Chamomile Facts
Chamomile is a member of the daisy family and is native to Europe and West Asia. Its dried flowers are used medicinally. Its name comes from the greek word "kamai melon," which means "ground apple," due to chamomile's pleasant apple aroma and flavor.

How Chamomile Works
Chamomile's active constituents provide volatile oils containing alpha-bisabolol, alpha-bisabolol A and B, matricin, and bioflavonoids apigenin, luteolin, and quercetin. These work as antiinflammatory, antispasmodic, and muscle-relaxants. Chamomile also has infection-fighting effects.

Possible Benefits

• Relaxes the nerves.
• Relieves anxiety.
• Promotes relaxation through its mild sedative effect
• Alleviates insomnia
• Relieves rashes, sores, and inflammation
• Eases menstrual cramps
• Aids in indigestion, heartburn, diarrhea, and with peptic ulcers
• Helps with bowel inflammation / irritable bowel syndrome, and diverticular disorders
• Heals mouth sores, canker sores, and treats gum disease and gingivitis
• Relieves red, irritated eyes
• Helps with eczema and skin irritations

Usage Guidelines
Chamomile is safe, gentle, and can be used long term. Side effects are extremely rare, but people with allergies to plants of the Asteraceae family (ragweed, aster, and chrysanthemum) should avoid use of oral supplements, because they may cause a reaction of bronchial restriction. Chamomile has no contraindictions for pregnant or lactating women, or children.