Chamaemelum nobile

Chamaemelum nobile
Family:Chamaemelum nobile; Anodyne; Antiinflammatory; Antispasmodic; Aromatherapy; Nervine; Stomachic; Tonic; Vasodilator.
Common name:Camomile
Camomile is a common herb with a long history of safe and effective medicinal use - it is widely used as a household herbal remedy. It is particularly useful as a remedy for various problems of the digestive system as a sedative and a nervine it is especially suited for young children. A tea is made from the flowers and this should be prepared in a closed vessel to prevent loss of the essential oils. The flowers are anodyne anti-inflammatory antispasmodic nervine stomachic tonic vasodilator. The single-flowered form is the most potent medicinally though it can in large doses damage the lining of the stomach and bowels. For this reason the double-flowered form is usually preferred since this contains less of the alkaloid that causes the problem. The flowers are gathered in the summer when they are fully open and are distilled for their oil or dried for later use. They should not be stored for longer than 12 months. The whole herb is used to make a lotion for external application in the treatment of toothache earache neuralgia etc. The essential oil is used in aromatherapy. Its keyword is 'Soothing'.

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