Chamomile
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Chamomile or camomile, is the common name for several daisy like plants of the family Asteraceae. They are commonly used to make herb infusions to serve various medicinal purposes.

Wild chamomile is an herb that flowers annually and is originally thought to have grown in Europe. Today, the flower is naturalized on almost every continent. It is commonly seen growing on fence rows, waysides and in bright open fields. It is native in many countries throughout Europe, and is it cultivated in such counties as Germany, Egypt, France, Spain, Italy, Morocco, parts of Eastern Europe and of course, Greece.

The word chamomile derives, via French and Latin from Greek khamaimilon, from khamai which translates to “on the ground” and milon, as in apple. As such, the name of the flower translates to earth apple.

The plant's healing properties come from its daisy-like flowers, which contain many volatile oils, as well as flavonoids, particularly a compound called aspigen, and other therapeutic substances. Popular uses of chamomile preparations include treating hay fever, inflammation, muscle spasms, menstrual disorders, insomnia, ulcers, gastrointestinal disorders and hemorrhoids.

Chamomile's essential oil serves many medicinal purposes, but one of the best-documented uses is for relaxation. It has a calming effect on people, and can be used to help induce sleep, ease frayed nerves and promote a general sense of clamness and well being. It is great for those suffering from nervousness and anxiety problems. Aside from its mental calming properties, this flower is also good at relaxing sore muscles and tight joints. It can easy menstrual cramps and back aches, as well as relax the digestive system to ease upset stomach or indigestion issues. Topically, it relieves redness and irritation and as such, it is very commonly used in skincare products. It also eliminates itchiness from allergic reactions and can reduce swelling caused by rashes or skin irritants. Finally the oil holds antibacterial properties and can thus help to clean and protect wounds from infections.

The dried flower is most commonly used as a refreshing beverage tea and as an ingredient in numerous cosmetic and external preparations.

Medicinal Applications:

As a tea, chamomile can be used for lumbago, rheumatic problems and rashes.

As a salve, it can be used to treat hemorrhoids and open wounds.

When vaporized, it can alleviate cold symptoms and asthma.

Chamomila can effectively relieve restlessness, theething problems and colic in children.

It is very successful in relieving allergies, much as a, antihistamine would.

When consumed after a meal, it is excellent to help with the digestion process.

During pregancy, it can help relieve the symptoms of morning sickness.

When applied topically, it can speed the healing of skin ulcers, wounds and burns.

It can treat gastritis and ulcerative colitis.

Chamomile flower can reduce inflammation and facilitate bowel movement without acting directly as a purgative.

It can be used as a wash or compress for skin problems and various inflammations, including inflammation of mucus tissue.

It can promote general relaxation and relieve stress. Studies show that chamomile contains substances that act on the same parts of the brain and nervous system as anti-anxiety drugs.

The flower, due to its volatile oils, can control insomnia. Its mildly sedating and muscle-relaxing effects may help those who suffer from insomnia to fall asleep more easily.

This is to inform you that we are not doctors. What is written above has a simple character and in no way replaces medical application. Always consult your doctor about your health issues.