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Chamomile

Author: Alexey Portnov, family doctor
Date created: 25.05.2012
Last reviewed: 18.09.2025

The chamomile flower is dried and drunk as a tea or used topically as an extract.

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The claimed effect of chamomile

Chamomile tea is said to reduce inflammation and fever, is a mild sedative, relieves stomach cramps and helps with upset stomach, and helps heal stomach ulcers. Chamomile extract applied to any part of the body as a compress is said to soothe irritated skin.

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Adverse effects of chamomile

Chamomile is generally safe. It may interact with alcohol and sedatives (such as barbiturates). Some people are allergic to the pollen in chamomile preparations.

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