Powder – Chamomile

200g

Ingredients and benefits:

Chamomile is also used as a mild sedative to improve sleep. You can try chamomile tea and other products to help with issues such as difficulty falling or staying asleep (insomnia), stress, anxiety , and depression.

Historically, people have also used it for:

• Chest colds
• Fever
• Gum inflammation (gingivitis) and canker sores
• Sore throats
• Hemorrhoids
• Acid reflux
• Diarrhea
• Gas
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis)
• Heartburn
• Nausea and vomiting
• Upset stomach or stomach ulcer

Chamomile comes in many forms, so there’s no standard recommended dosage.

Talk to your doctor before you use chamomile if you have any health conditions, take medication, or are pregnant or nursing. It could interact with drugs or other supplements you take.

Always ask your pediatrician before giving chamomile in any form to infants or children.

Chamomile in Food
You can use chamomile as an ingredient in soups, baked goods, jams, candies, and salad dressings. It’s also used to flavor ice cream and cocktails and as a decorative garnish.

Side Effects of Chamomile
For some people, chamomile can cause side effects that range from mild to severe.

Potential side effects include:

Allergic eczema and eye irritation from skin creams with chamomile
Drowsiness
Nausea or vomiting when taking chamomile in large doses
An allergic reaction, especially if you’re allergic to related plants such as ragweed, daisies, marigolds, or chrysanthemums
Stop using chamomile and seek immediate medical help if you have signs of a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), such as:

Trouble breathing (asthma)
A red, itchy rash (contact dermatitis)
Swelling of your throat or lips (angioedema)
The effects of long-term chamomile use aren’t known.

Risks:  If you have any health problems, check with your doctor before using chamomile.

Its risks include:

Mild blood -thinning effects, which may increase the risk of bleeding if you take blood thinners such as warfarin. This usually only happens when you take chamomile in high doses for a long time.

If you’re having surgery, stop taking chamomile 2 weeks before the procedure. This precaution can reduce the risk of bleeding and prevent possible interactions with anesthetic drugs.

Don’t use chamomile if you’re pregnant or nursing, as we don’t know if it’s safe in these conditions.

Talk to a pediatrician before giving chamomile to babies or children.

Medication interactions

If you take any medications regularly, talk to your doctor before using chamomile supplements.

In addition to blood thinners, chamomile may interact with:

Sedatives
Antiplatelet drugs
Antidepressants
Anti-seizure medications
Aspirin
Benzodiazepines
Cyclosporine (to prevent organ transplant rejection)
Drugs used to treat insomnia
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and naproxen
Also, be careful when using chamomile with other supplements such as:

Garlic
Ginkgo biloba
Saw palmetto
St. John’s wort
Valerian

This information is provided for educational purposes only. All medical conditions must be diagnosed and treated by a qualified health professional. No medical claims are made.