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| − | '''Chamomile''' or '''camomile''' is the common name for several daisy-like plants of the family Asteraceae that are commonly used to make herb infusions to serve various medicinal purposes. | + | '''Chamomile''' <ref name="Chamomile"/> or '''camomile''' is the common name for several daisy-like plants of the family Asteraceae that are commonly used to make herb infusions to serve various medicinal purposes. |
| − | MEDICAL USE OF CHAMOMILE | + | |
| + | == MEDICAL USE OF CHAMOMILE == | ||
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#German Chamomile has been used for treatment of inflammation associated with hemorrhoids when topically applied. There is level B evidence that German chamomile possesses anti-anxiety properties and could be used to treat stress and insomnia. | #German Chamomile has been used for treatment of inflammation associated with hemorrhoids when topically applied. There is level B evidence that German chamomile possesses anti-anxiety properties and could be used to treat stress and insomnia. | ||
#Use the flower heads of this medicinal herb for infusions and salves to relieve indigestion and colic, anxiety and tension, and skin inflammations and irritations. | #Use the flower heads of this medicinal herb for infusions and salves to relieve indigestion and colic, anxiety and tension, and skin inflammations and irritations. | ||
#Popular uses of chamomile preparations include treating hay fever, inflammation, muscle spasms, menstrual disorders, insomnia, ulcers, gastrointestinal disorders, and hemorrhoids. | #Popular uses of chamomile preparations include treating hay fever, inflammation, muscle spasms, menstrual disorders, insomnia, ulcers, gastrointestinal disorders, and hemorrhoids. | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
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| + | <ref name="Chamomile">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamomile"wikipedia"]</ref> | ||
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| + | == External links == | ||
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| + | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matricaria_chamomilla "wikipedia"] | ||
| + | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matricaria "wikipedia"] | ||
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| + | </references> | ||
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[[Category:Herbs]] | [[Category:Herbs]] | ||
Revision as of 10:56, 30 December 2016
Chamomile [1] or camomile is the common name for several daisy-like plants of the family Asteraceae that are commonly used to make herb infusions to serve various medicinal purposes.
MEDICAL USE OF CHAMOMILE
- German Chamomile has been used for treatment of inflammation associated with hemorrhoids when topically applied. There is level B evidence that German chamomile possesses anti-anxiety properties and could be used to treat stress and insomnia.
- Use the flower heads of this medicinal herb for infusions and salves to relieve indigestion and colic, anxiety and tension, and skin inflammations and irritations.
- Popular uses of chamomile preparations include treating hay fever, inflammation, muscle spasms, menstrual disorders, insomnia, ulcers, gastrointestinal disorders, and hemorrhoids.
