| Chamomile, a member of the daisy family, is native to Europe and western
Asia. German chamomile is the most commonly used. The dried and fresh flowers are used
medicinally. Chamomile has been used for centuries as a medicinal plant, mostly for gastrointestinal complaints. This practice continues today. Active constituents of ChamomileThe flowers of chamomile provide 1–2% volatile oils containing alpha-bisabolol, alpha-bisabolol oxides A & B, and matricin (usually converted to chamazulene). Other active constituents include the bioflavonoids apigenin, luteolin, and quercetin. These active ingredients contribute to chamomile’s anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and smooth-muscle relaxing action, particularly in the gastrointestinal tract. How much Chamomile is usually taken?Chamomile is often taken as a tea that can be drunk three to four times daily between meals. Common alternatives are to use 2–3 grams of the herb in tablet or capsule form or 4–6 ml of tincture three times per day between meals. |
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