The Roman Chamomile, or Noble, also known as English Chamomile, is one of the
many variants of the Chamomile plant Among the medicinal herbs, it is
the most used in the Western world.
It has relaxing properties and calming effects on the digestive system,
It is a herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family, the botanical
name of Chamaemelum Nobile,
is recognized by the typically branched stem and pointed leaves,
divided into short and thin lobes.
The flowers are different from the well known ones of Chamomile in the shape of a small balloon,
with several rows of thin white petals surrounding a disc of small yellow tubular
flowers.
They are pleasantly aromatic without being too intrusive.
The plant can reach a maximum of 40 cm in height,
The flower heads are collected and dried.
They contain essential oils, polyphenols, coumarins, fatty acids and
phytosterols.
Here are its main beneficial properties of this, which may be rightly considered the most famous
of the relaxing herbs.
It calms the nerves, promote sleep and also improve sleep quality.
An animal study found that it reduces the time it takes to fall asleep,
digestive and antispasmodic.
An infusion of Roman Chamomile helps in congestion, stomach pain, swollen
stomach and chronic gastritis.
Disinfectant, antiinflammatory and antibacterial.
It can be used externally to disinfect wounds and as a mouthwash
benefits are also the infusion packs to be applied on the eyes in case of
conjunctivitis and eye irritation.
Very strong antioxidant
strengthens the immune system, useful in case of colitis and joint
pain, rub the painful area with oil.
It is an excellent remedy for joint pain, neuralgia and colitis.
Calm inflammations of the skin:
Roman Chamomile.
Essential oil relieves itching in case of irritation, hives, rashes,
burns red skin.
This plant is commonly consumed in the form of tea or infusion,
essential oil, dry powder, dying
capsules, pads, cream.
The power and benefits of one of the best known medicinal plants depend on many factors
the form in which it is used, whether the product is organic and how pure it is.
The more potent form is the dry powder.
The less potent is the infusion.
If you buy the powder, we recommend the kind extracted from the leaves where the oil is
found, avoid selections with stems, roots or other fillers.
The infusion can be found in almost all grocery stores, but not all brands are the
same in power and quality.
Always check the date on the package.
It quickly loses its properties.
To be sure of a pure and effective product, it is best to buy the organic one,
Apigenin, one of the antioxidants of Chamomile should be present in the extracts
in a concentration of 1.2 %
Essential oil of Chamomile
is not intended for internal use.
It should be used locally or spread in the air before applying Chamomile
oil to large areas.
Do a patch test by placing a small amount on an area of the skin and
observing any reaction.
Always read the information for doses on the label and if necessary, consult
a doctor or herbalist.
In general, guidelines for benefiting from this plant vary by age,
Children and Roman Chamomile:
Never give any Chamomile product to an
infant or child.
Adults and Roman Chamomile: Doses
Infusion:
one or three heaping teaspoons of loose tea in boiling water,
drink 3 to 4 times a day between meals,
Bathtub:
6 to 10 drops of essential oil in a tub of water.
To help heal cuts and wounds treat eczema or other skin ailments,
Topical use: concentration between three and 10% of chamomile
cream or ointment.
Capsules:
500-1500 mg.
in divided doses per day.
Tincture:
15 - 20 ml,
3 - four times a day.
While it boasts numerous
benefits and is considered a safe herb.
In most cases, side effects and contraindications cannot be ruled out.
Let's see what the cases in which use of this to be avoided or at least to be limited are:
In excessive doses.
It can cause nausea or vomiting used directly on the skin for topical
use.
It can cause redness and itching.
Allergy to ragweed,
Chrysanthemum, daisy belonged to the same family and are to be avoided in case
of allergy.
People with asthma should consult the doctor before using it.
It should be avoided during pregnancy, since it may stimulate the uterus.
Do not give to Children.
Avoid taking Roman Chamomile if you are taking the
following types of medications:
Anticoagulants and aspirin,
because camel can increase the risk of bleeding.
Narcotics,
barbiturates, alcohol, some types of antidepressants or
benzodiazepines.
Estrogen and birth control pills.
Antihypertensives, since they can cause a slight drop in blood pressure,
Medicines for diabetes, such as insulin as it can lower blood sugar
levels.
Drugs that are broken down in the liver,
Medications for insomnia,
Other sedative type herbs such as
valerian and kava.
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