Camomile has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-bacterial and immune stimulating properties. It is best known for its use as a pleasant tasty tea to calm jangled nerves and settle the stomach, but its active compounds called flavonoids (bisabolol, chamazulene and cyclic ethers) also have potent significant anti-inflammatory action.

Camomile is widely used in Europe for many inflammatory diseases. It is a popular herb that may help relieve arthritis and is recommended for those with Carpel Tunnel Syndrome. This herb is also particularly valuable in treating diverticulitis because its anti-inflammatory action soothes the entire digestive system. It is a first choice herb for stomach distress and many gastrointestinal complaints including indigestion and heartburn. For stomach ulcers, camomile is always the remedy of choice.

It also acts as a mild tranquillizer and reliable proven sedative due to the Apigenin compound and is therefore ideal for those with insomnia.

It is also widely used to treat various skin problems including psoriasis, eczema and dry flaky skin conditions. Naturopaths maintain that applying this herb externally works better than commonly prescribed medications for treating psoriasis.

Camomile also contains antiseptic compounds. It can be used to help prevent and treat gum disease and as a mouthwash for treating gingivitis. Scientific research has also proven its use for treating . Camomile is alas a fungicidal and can be used in the same way as tea tree for treating athletes foot and is especially good against candida. It can be used internally and externally for such conditions.

Camomile is also a top choice for treating bursitis and can help keep bunions under control and Camomile compresses can also be used to treat leg ulcers, insect bites and stings, and sites which is a bacterial infection of an eyelash follicle. Scientific research supports such use.

While drinking camomile tea is fine, tinctures are more effective as they contain more of the herbs carminative essential oil.

Some herbal experts say Camomile can cause allergic reactions in some very sensitive people although this is very rare. Those who have hay fever should try camomile cautiously for the first time as camomile is a member of the ragwort family and could trigger allergic reactions. However, camomile also has anti-histamine compounds, and may be useful for some as a natural anti-histamine to treat allergic symptoms such as hives and general itching. If after first use, no allergic symptoms such as itching or irritation occur then one may continue use.

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