Herbs - Chamomile - Ailments / Situations Where Used

Chamomile has a calming, relaxing, sedative effect on the body. The gentle herb is extremely useful and safe for children. Its analgesic, anti-emetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, aromatic, bitter, carminative (relieves flatulence), choleretic (stimulates bile production), diaphoretic, and vulnerary (healing application for wounds) properties make for a highly versatile herb.

The calming properties help treat anxiety and insomnia. It also helps relieve dyspepsia, gastritis, indigestion, and inflammation by increasing bile secretion and promoting an appetite. Chamomile can be used to induce sweating in a cold. It may also be used as an anti-septic douche.

A compress may be prepared to help heal cuts, bruises, skin lesions, and hemorrhoids. When prepared as an ointment, chamomile can be used to treat insect bites, wounds, itching eczema, and anal or vulvul irritation

Use a cool infusion and gargle with chamomile to treat aphthous ulcers, gingivitis, and a sore throat. An eyewash will help relieve conjunctivitis or eye-strain.

Using the infusion as a hair rinse produces highlights and will lighten fair hair -- completely natural and chemical free!

Prepare an inhalant to help treat asthma, bronchitis, hayfever, or phlegm.