Chamomile

Chamomile

Matricaria chamomilla / Manzanilla

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Chamomile

Energetics: Drying, Sweet, Aromatic, Gentle, 

Actions: Relaxant, Soothing, Antispasmodic (Relaxes spasms & cramps), Nervine (calms nerves) Carminative (Relieving cramping and expelling gas), Anti-inflammatory, Anti-Fungal

Found In: Lights Out

The sweet, endearing, and familiar taste of chamomile alone can be calming. Known as Manzanilla aquí en Mexico City where we're based, chamomile is widely considered as one of the most ancestral medicinal herbs to humankind; commonly used for ailments like insomnia, muscle spasms, inflammation, gastrointestinal issues in the gut, and in some cases menstrual disorders [1][2].

Usually prepared as a tea in dried flowers form, chamomile contains nearly 28 terpenoids and 36 flavonoids in the biomass of its flowers and stems, contributing to the majority of its medicinal properties [3]. Yet, it is also a very promising ally when used topically. Studies show that it can beneficial on the skin for atopic eczema, hemorrhoids, and vaginitis often caused by lower levels of estrogen in menopausal bodies, and postpartum perineal healing from vaginal itching [4].

 

  1. J.K. Srivastava, E. Shankar, and S. Gupta. (Chamomile: A herbal medicine of the past with bright future. Molecular Medicine Reports. 2010 Nov 1; 3(6): 895–901. 
  2. Forster HB, Niklas H, Lutz S. Antispasmodic effects of some medicinal plants. Planta Med. 1980;40:309–319
  3. McKay DL, Blumberg JB. A review of the bioactivity and potential health benefits of chamomile tea (Matricaria recutita L.) Phytother Res. 2000;20:519–530.
  4. Zahra Shiravani, Tahereh Poordast, et al. Chamomile Extract versus Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream in Treatment of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis: A Randomized Double-Blind Control Trial. J Pharmacopuncture. 2021 Dec 31; 24(4): 191–195.

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