Chamomile flowers Matricaria recutita Organic

$12.00 –

Chamomile flower has a long tradition of use in European pharmacopoeia both for internal and external use.

Its most common use is perhaps as a relaxant and mild sedative, with several studies confirming its benefits for sleep (3). It also has anxiolytic action which several studies have shown at a 500mg capsule dosage 3 x daily. (2) This has the effect of lowering cortisol levels throughout the day (4).

Its other value is as an antispasmodic herb especially in the gut where the volatile oils bind to benzodiazepene receptors (1). This is useful when generalised anxiety affects the gut or for cases of irritable bowel syndrome caused by griping pains.

Chamomile contains some potent flavonoids which are anti-allergenic (quercetin, apigenin), prevent tumour development (luteolin) (5) and help with cancer treatment. Chamomile is also a anti-inflammatory as it inhibits the COX and LOX pathway. (1).

Topically Chamomile infused oil is used as an anti-inflammat...