Chamomile (Matricaria Chamomilla)

Identification
Generic Name Chamomile (Matricaria Chamomilla)
Brand Name

Indication
Conjunctivitis Weakly Against Low Evidence Dyspepsia Weakly Against Low Evidence Period Pain (Dysmenorrhea) Weakly Against Low Evidence Acute Stress Disorder Weakly Against Low Evidence Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) Weakly Against Low Evidence Cluster Headache Weakly Against Low Evidence Contact Dermatitis Weakly Against Low Evidence Dermatitis Weakly Against Low Evidence Headache Weakly Against Low Evidence Hemorrhoids Weakly Against Low Evidence Insomnia Weakly Against Low Evidence Migraine Weakly Against Low Evidence Premenstrual Syndrome Weakly Against Low Evidence Rheumatoid Arthritis Weakly Against Low Evidence Sunburn Weakly Against Low Evidence Tension Type Headache Weakly Against Low Evidence Adjustment Sleep Disorder Weakly Against Low Evidence Psychological Insomnia Weakly Against Low Evidence Acute Stress Reaction Weakly Against Low Evidence Hand Dermatitis Weakly Against Low Evidence Foot Dermatitis Weakly Against Low Evidence Nappy Rash Strongly Against Low Evidence

Condition Contra-Indication
Our Records are Incomplete for Condition-Contra Indications

Other Contra-Indication

Our Records are Incomplete for Other Contra-Indications

Contra-Indication
Our Records are Incomplete for Drug Contra-Indications

Class Contra-Indication

Our Records are Incomplete for Drug Class Contra-Indications

We have incomplete side-effect data.

Side Effects

Efficacy of Chamomile as an Alternative Medicine According to GRADE* Ranking [1, 2, 3]:

Please note, this management does NOT treat the condition itself. It may mildly help with some of the symptoms, and even then has insufficient evidence to back up this claim at present.

Recommendation: Weakly against (Available evidence does not support claims that Chamomile helps in conditions above. In addition, allergic reactions and side effects like cramps, itching, rashes and difficulty breathing can be relatively common)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence

Nappy Rash [1, 2, 3]:

Please note, this management does NOT treat the condition itself. It may mildly help with some of the symptoms, and even then has insufficient evidence to back up this claim at present.

Recommendation: Strongly against (This herb should never be used on infants due to potentially harmful side effects)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence

* www.gradeworkinggroup.org

References:
1. Ades T, Alteri R, Gansler T, Yeargin P, "Complete Guide to Complimentary & Alternative Cancer Therapies", American Cancer Society, Atlanta USA, 2009
2. http://www.abchomeopathy.com/r.php/Cham
3. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/patient-chamomile.html

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