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Product Name Historical uses Category Issued
Chamomile
Matricaria chamomilla, L.		 CAnalgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, nervin, sedative, vulnerary. Single product May 1996
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Common Names:
Chamomile, German Chamomile.

Parts Used:
Flower-heads.

Historical Uses:
Known since Roman times, Chamomile has a mild calming effect and is useful in alleviating nervous conditions, excitement and restlessness.1 Chamomile is also used in the treatment of stomach disorders and flatulent colic.1 Women also use it to help relieve menstrual pains and to calm menopausal tension. Chamomile is occasionally used to help treat neuralgia, lumbago and rheumatism.1 The Romans ladies used it as a rinse for their hair to bring out blond highlights. Externally, Chamomile has been used for healing fresh wounds, skin inflammation, burns and as a skin softener.

Contraindications:
None.

Adverse reactions:
To be used with caution by persons allergic to ragweed.

Dosage:
10 to 40 drops as needed. To get rid of tobacco or drug dependency, take 10 to 60 drops on or under the tongue, as needed. Infants: Give only in very small quantity, 4 to 10 drops as needed. Can also be used externally.

References:
The Lawrence Review of Natural Products; S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill of Content, Melbourne, 1989; Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990.





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1 S.Talalaj & Dr A.S.Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects,Hill of Content,Melbourne, 1989,p.150
This information is not intended to substitute medical advice regarding medical problems, diagnosis, treatments or healing of diseases or other physical and mental problems. This work is about historical observations and historical information relating to herbs. It is not the author's intention to establish prescriptions and/or diagnosis. The author and publisher deny responsibility in case of auto-prescription without former authorization of a physician.