German Chamomile health benefits

Health Benefits of German Chamomile

Chamomile is widely known to the Western world, with its two known varieties such as Roman chamomile and German Chamomile. Though they refers different species both are used for treating the same health ailments such as stomach problems, calms frayed nerves, skin problems, muscle spasms and infections. It has been used for thousands of years for medicinal purposes that date back to ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans.

Treatment for insomnia or anxiety
German chamomile is used to provide relief from sleeping problems and anxiety. The clinical trial made on the treatment of anxiety in people shows that the capsules made from German chamomile helps to lower the anxiety symptoms in the people having mild to moderate generalized anxiety disorder. The animal studies shows that the high dose assist sleep whereas low doses is used to provide relief from anxiety.

Cure for digestive problems
Traditionally, German chamomile is used to cure irritable bowel syndrome, stomach cramps, diarrhea, indigestion, colic and gas. It soothes as well as relaxes contractions of muscles. No human studies have been made for these conditions. The studies shows that the combination of peppermint, iberis and chamomile is used to provide relief from indigestion symptoms.

Mouth sores
German chamomile is used to treat mouth problems but no evidence has been provided. It is used as a mouthwash for the prevention of mouth sores.

Useful for eczema
German chamomile is used in ointment or cream for soothing irritated skin but no studies have been made with people. The studies have shown that the Chamomile cream provides relief from eczema symptoms.

Traditional uses

It is sedative, carminative and tonic.
Make the infusion of 1 pint of boiling water and ½ oz. of dried flower for treating ailments in children.
It could be used as a tonic for gastrointestinal canal.
It is also useful for the conditions such as earache, stomach disorders, neuralgic pain and infantile convulsions.
Use it externally fomentation.
It is used in Folk medicine to treat flatulence and diarrhea.
It is also used externally for hemorrhoids, furuncles, acne and abscesses.
It is used for the cramps in gastrointestinal tract, inflammation of upper respiratory tract, teething symptoms and dysmenorrhea.
Since 1st century AD, it is used to treat digestive problems.
It is a treatment for hiatus hernia or peptic ulcer.
German chamomile is used as a remedy for asthma and hay fever.
As it possess anti-allergic properties, it helps to treat allergies in the body.
It is also applied to the sore as well as itchy skin or eczema