Chamomile- chamomilla recutita (german), chamilla nobile (roman)

Energy and Flavors- neutral, aromatic, bitter, spicy

Parts Used- flowers

Parts of Body- hair, kidneys, liver, lungs, reproductive organs, spleen, stomach

Conditions- acid reflux, allergies, anxiety, arthritis, asthma, bruises, burns, cancer, canker sores, childhood digestive issues, cold, colic, conjunctivitis, constipation, dandruff, dark spots, depression, diarrhea, digestive complaints, eczema, edema, fatigue, fevers, fine lines, flu, gingivitis, gout, hemarrhoids, hysteria, indigestion, inflammatory, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome, jaundice, menstrual cramps, migraines, motion sickness, muscle soreness, muscle spasms, nausea, nervous diseases, nervousness, nervalgia, nightmares, oligomenorrhea, open sores, pain, pms, sciatica, sinus infection, slipped disc, stress, sties, swelling, teething, toothache, upset stomach, vomiting(preventing), whooping cough, worms, wounds

Curative Properties- alternative, analgesic, anesthetic, anodyne, antacid, antibiotic, anticancer, anticoagulant, antidepressant, antidiarrhetic, antihistamine, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, calamative, decongestant, deodorant, diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge, nervine, orexigenic, parasiticide, restorative, sedative, stimulant, stomachic, tonic, vermifuge

Biochemical Properties- anodyne compounds, chamazulene, easily assimilated calcium content, flavonoids, apigenin, quercetin, patuletin, coumarin, glucosides, heterosides, tannic acid, terpenoids

Cautions- acts as estrogen, people with hormone sensitive condition should not take and pregnant people should consult a midwife due to it being a uterine stimulant

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