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"Small amounts of chamomile are sometimes added to herbal tea mixtures as a brightening agent. Nutritional value Used as flavourant only (large doses or regular consumption may be harmful). Notes Both types of chamomile are well known as medicinal plants. Roman chamomile is used as a sedative, antispasmodic and antiinflammatory (the essential oil is used in aromatherapy), while German chamomile is antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, carminative and antiseptic. With an annual consumption of 5 000 tons, German chamomile is by far the most important from a medicinal point of view." - Ben-Erik van Wyk, Food Plants of the World: An illustrated guide (Get the book.) "The name chamomile is confusing as it is also used for the medicinally important Matricaria recutita, often referred to as German chamomile. This is an annual plant with slender leaf segments, easily identified by the hollow base of the flower head (solid in Roman chamomile). Origin & history Indigenous to the Mediterranean region, as well as southern and western Europe. It has a long history as a herbal tea, taken to alleviate stress and indigestion, and as a gargle for sore throat. chamomile tea was a popular tonic in the Victorian era. Pares used Dried flower heads or the essential oil." - Ben-Erik van Wyk, Food Plants of the World: An illustrated guide (Get the book.)

"Marjoram, roman chamomile, myrrh, lavender, juniper, wintergreen and tea tree are recognised as the most beneficial essential oils for people with asthma, along with the indispensable eucalyptus. chamomile calms inflammation and allergies. Myrrh is known to be an expectorant and has anti-inflammatory properties. Marjoram, a sedating oil, is calming to the emotions and will promote a deep and restful sleep. Lavender balances the thyroid gland and small intestine, and releases acute nervous exhaustion, depression and frustration." - Dr Ron Roberts, Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work (Get the book.)

"S chamomile tea has powerful anti-fungal capabilities, known to effectively battle candidiasis, as well reduce stress. chamomile is also one of a few plants that have been established to have properties that rebuild the liver. In fact, researchers found two compounds of chamomile (azulene and guaiazulene) that are able to initiate new growth of liver tissue in rats that had portions of their liver surgically removed. S Lecithin is a type of lipid (fat) that is needed by every living cell in the body." - Dr David W Tanton, Ph.D., Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, And Stimulants - Dangerous Drugs on Trial (Get the book.)

"Chamomile, Myrrh Gum, and Fenugreek Three other botanicals I use are chamomile, myrrh gum, and fenugreek. chamomile is heralded in Europe as a cure-all. Its gentle action makes it safe for use by both children and adults. It has calming, antispasmodic, and even anti-inflammatory effects. In my own household, when one of us has trouble sleeping, we drink a cup of chamomile tea. It may also be used for indigesdon and headache, or in a steam inhalation for sinusitis. chamomile blossoms contain chamazulene, which is responsible for the herb's anti-inflammatory action." - Stephen T., M.D. Sinatra, Optimum Health - A Cardiologist's Prescription for Optimum Health (Get the book.)

"C, 2004, Supercritical carbon dioxide extraction of chamomile flowers: extraction efficiency, stability, and on-line inclusion of chamomile-carbon dioxide extract in beta cyclodextrin, Phytochem Anal 15: 249-256. Kazuma, K., Noda, N. and Suzuki, M., 2003, Malonylated flavonol glycosides from the petals of Clitoria ternatea, Phytochem 62: 229—237. Klejdus, B., Vitamvasova-Sterbova, D. and Kuban, V., 2001, Identification of isoflavone conjugates in red clover (Trifolium pratense) by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry after two-dimensional solid phase extraction, Anal Chim Acta 450: 81-97." - Erich Grotewold, The Science of Flavonoids (Get the book.)

"Chamomile, Myrrh Gum, and Fenugreek Three other botanicals I use are chamomile, myrrh gum, and fenugreek. chamomile is heralded in Europe as a cure-all. Its gentle action makes it safe for use by both children and adults. It has calming, antispasmodic, and even anti-inflammatory effects. In my own household, when one of us has trouble sleeping, we drink a cup of chamomile tea. It may also be used for indigesdon and headache, or in a steam inhalation for sinusitis. chamomile blossoms contain chamazulene, which is responsible for the herb's anti-inflammatory action." - Stephen T., M.D. Sinatra, Optimum Health - A Cardiologist's Prescription for Optimum Health (Get the book.)

"Roman chamomile and chamomile are the common names used for the plant Anthemis nobilis. German chamomile, matricaria and manzanilla are common names for the plant Matricaria chamomilla. Roman chamomile flowers have been used as an aromatic bitter (an appetite stimulant). Large doses can cause nausea and vomiting. A tea prepared from the flowers is sometimes helpful for indigestion. Those who are allergic to ragweed, asters or chrysanthemums may develop allergic rhinitis (inflammation of the nose, nasal congestion and sneezing) or contact dermatitis from the use of Roman chamomile." - Sheldon Saul Hendler, The Doctor's Vitamin and Mineral Encyclopedia (Get the book.)

"Herbs are nettles, dandelion, alfalfa, and chamomile. Potassium Recommended dietary allowance (RDA): Pregnant or nursing: 99 mg per day; should not be taken unless prescribed by your practitioner Tolerable upper intake level (UL): Pregnant or nursing: 99 mg per day; should not be taken unless prescribed by your practitioner Food sources: bananas, potatoes (especially peels), olives, bran, green leafy vegetables Herbal sources: nettles, dandelion, alfalfa, chamomile Zinc. Zinc is required for proper fetal growth and immunity." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"She also suggests drinking chamomile tea, as it has an anti-mucus action that allergy sufferers will find soothing. (Eyebright can be used according to the label directions, and chamomile tea can be brewed to taste.) And don't rule out homeopathy. A recent O four-week double-blind study published in the 03 Annals of Pharmacotherapy tested homeopathic ^ preparations against a placebo during allergy % m season in the Phoenix area. The study subjects 1/1 were forty men and women ranging in age from twenty-six to sixty-three with seasonal allergic symptoms of varying degrees of severity." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"INDICATIONS AND USAGE See chamomile. PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages. There is however a strong potential for sensitization via skin contact with the drug. DOSAGE Mode of Administration: See chamomile. LITERATURE Hausen B, Allergiepflanzen, Pflanzenallergene, ecomed Verlagsgesellsch. mbH, Landsberg 1988. Hegnauer R, Chemotaxonomie der Pflanzen, Bde 1-11, Birkhauser Verlag Basel, Boston, Berlin 1962-1997. Kern W, List PH, Horhammer L (Hrsg." - Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D., PDR for Herbal Medicines (Get the book.)

"She found that drinking a cup of chamomile tea along with several hours of rest helped her recover. In her case, the mangosteen and SAMe are two valuable resources she was not taking, although both would have been beneficial. There are many helpful herbs for dealing with stress (even better than the chamomile tea), without causing drowsiness. One I find very effective is called Valerian root. It is fast acting, very effective, and yet quite inexpensive." - Dr. David W. Tanton; Ph.D., A Drug-Free Approach To Healthcare, Revised Edition (Get the book.)

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"People with a known sensitivity to members of the daisy family, such as chamomile, marigold, or yarrow, should avoid arnica preparations. Enteric Coated Peppermint Oil for Irritable Bowel Syndrome IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS) is characterized by a lot of symptoms most people don't love to talk about—abdominal cramping, lower abdominal pain, changes in bathroom behavior, gas, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. It's also known as spastic colon and is very common. An estimated 20 to 50 percent of visits to gastroenterologists are for IBS." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"She found that drinking a cup of chamomile tea along with several hours of rest helped her recover. There are many helpful herbs for dealing with stress (possibly even better than the chamomile tea), without causing drowsiness. One I find very effective is called Valerian root. It is fast acting, very effective, and yet quite inexpensive. If you try to avoid stressful situations, (especially during the withdrawal process), and take Valerian root when necessary, you should likely be more successful, and experience less symptoms during the withdrawal process." - Dr David W Tanton, Ph.D., Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, And Stimulants - Dangerous Drugs on Trial (Get the book.)

"Today chamomile is one of the best-selling herbs in the United States. As a tea, chamomile is used as a calmative, soothing nerve tonic and in insomnia. It is also given in migraine. For liver problems, on an average 3-4 cups of chamomile tea per day is recommended. It is used in dyspeptic conditions with nervousness. It relaxes the gut wall, regulating peristaltic movements, relieving colic, nervous or irritable hyperactivity, diarrhoea and spastic colon; the volatile oil reduces flatulence." - C. P. Khare, Indian Herbal Remedies: Rational Western Therapy, Ayurvedic and Other Traditional Usage, Botany (Get the book.)

"A human study of nine healthy women found that topically applied chamomile was absorbed deeply into the skin. Not surprisingly, then, many cosmetics (such as the Camo-Care brand) use chamomile. The active components of chamomile include blue azulene (an essential oil), glycosides (carbohydrate-based compounds found in many medicinal plants), and many acids and esters. It is also rich in antioxidants. In an unpublished study allergist Holger Biltz, M.D., of Bad Honnef, Germany, reported that a chamomile-containing cream reduced reddening after UV exposure, and reduced skin roughness." - Jack Challem, The Inflammation Syndrome: The Complete Nutritional Program to Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, Arthritis, Diabetes, Allergies, and Asthma (Get the book.)

"Eyebright can be used according to the label directions, and chamomile tea can be brewed to taste.) And don't rule out homeopathy. A recent O four-week double-blind study published in the 03 Annals of Pharmacotherapy tested homeopathic ^ preparations against a placebo during allergy % m season in the Phoenix area. The study subjects 1/1 were forty men and women ranging in age from twenty-six to sixty-three with seasonal allergic symptoms of varying degrees of severity." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"A drop of chamomile, marjoram or lavender oil on your pillowcase will lull you off to sleep. There is nothing new about perfumed bed linen for in the Middle Ages laundresses would drape the household sheets over lavender bushes to dry and impart the plant's fresh, clean scent. Although strong-smelling substances, fragrances and perfumes can actually provoke asthma attacks in some people, pure essential oils contain no irritating additives to aggravate. Nevertheless, someone with asthma who is unsure of possible adverse reactions should start by using essential oils sparingly." - Dr Ron Roberts, Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work (Get the book.)

"German chamomile flowers have also been used as a bitter, and a tea prepared from the flowers is occasionally helpful for indigestion. Large doses can cause nausea and vomiting. German chamomile tea does have a sedative effect for many. A report in the medical literature stated that ten out of twelve subjects who were given German chamomile tea fell into a deep sleep lasting one and a half hours; this sleep began approximately ten minutes after drinking the tea. Costa Ricans use German chamomile tea for the treatment of insomnia and for dieting, claiming that the tea helps curb their appetite." - Sheldon Saul Hendler, The Doctor's Vitamin and Mineral Encyclopedia (Get the book.)

"Other possibilities include pheanine (at 300 milligrams, one of the best relaxants in nature), chamomile tea, hops, skullcap, and valerian root, a natural calmative used by orthomolecular psychiatrists for people who tend to be anxious. Herbalist Letha Hadady says that people who can't think clearly during the day and wake up at night sweating, with their hearts beating too fast, should consider remedies that balance the adrenal glands in the heart. " - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

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"These include hops, skullcap, chamomile, lemon balm, oat straw, lavender, bitter orange, California poppy, and kava. Preparations can include powdered capsules, tinctures, and teas. Most of these herbs are mild sedatives and are unlikely to suffice alone, but are typically used in combinations. Sexual Function Ginseng. The most well-known herb to improve energy and stamina, as well as for sexual rejuvenation, is ginseng. American ginseng has traditionally been used for weakness, loss of muscle tone, low endurance, loss of work efficiency, and decreased sexual function." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) "High-mineral herbs include nettles, oatstraw, red raspberry leaves, chamomile, horsetail, and dandelion greens. Natural or Bio-Identical Progesterone. The term natural progesterone, now more popularly called bio-identical progesterone, refers to progesterone made from derivatives found in the Mexican wild yam or in soybeans." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) "Anise, fennel, peppermint, chamomile, or spearmint teas are all helpful; raspberry leaf tea, sipped before getting out of bed in the morning, may help. Wild yam root, according to herbalist Susun Weed, is "specific and powerful for nausea of pregnancy."140 As we discussed earlier in this chapter, studies have shown ginger root to be extremely effective in the treatment of the nausea and vomiting of severe morning sickness. Start with 250 mg of ginger root powder four times daily; increase if necessary." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"Drinking two to three cups of chamomile tea per day also helps to calm the digestive tract and the nervous system. chamomile is also a good "stone-breaker" of calcified stones. Feeling Sick During the Flush If you have properly followed all the directions given in the outlined procedure, but still feel sick sometime during the actual liver flush, please do not feel alarmed that something is wrong. Although it occurs rarely, a person may vomit or feel nauseated during the night." - Andreas Moritz, Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You (Get the book.)

"Maiche AG, Grohn P, Maki-Hokkonen H, (1991) Effect of chamomile cream and almond ointment of acute radiation skin reaction. Acta Oncol 30:395-396. Miller Th, Wittstock U, Lindequist U, Teuscher E, Effects of some components of the essential oil of chamomile, Chamomilla recutita, on Histamine release from mast cells. In: PM 62(1):60-61. 1997. Nissen HP, Blitz H, Kreysel HW, (1988) Profilometrie, eine Methode zur Beurteilung der therapeulischen Wirksamkeit von Kamillosan-Salbe. Z Hautkr 63:184-190. Redaelli C et al., (1981) J Chrom. 209:110. Redaelli C et al, (1981) Plant Med 42:288." - Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D., PDR for Herbal Medicines (Get the book.)

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