Medicinal uses Uses supported by clinical data. Internal use Symptomatic treatment of digestive ailments such as dyspepsia, epigastric bloating, impaired digestion, and fl atulence (3, 7, 8, 10, 11, 20, 21). Infusions of camomile fl owers have been used in the treatment of restlessness and in mild cases of insomnia due to nervous disorders (21, 22). External use Inflammation and irritations of the skin and mucosa (skin cracks, bruises, frostbite, and insect bites) (10, 23), including irritations and infections of the mouth and gums, and haemorrhoids (10, 11, 20, 21, 23).Inhalation Symptomatic relief of irritations of the respiratory tract due to the common cold (24). Uses described in pharmacopoeias and in traditional systemsof medicine Adjuvant in the treatment of minor infl ammatory conditions of the gastro-intestinal tract (24). Uses described in folk medicine, not supported by experimental or clinical data. As an antibacterial and antiviral agent, an emetic, and an emmenagogue. It is also used to relieve eye strain, and to treat urinary infections and diarrhoea (13). Contraindications Chamomile is contraindicated in patients with a known sensitivity or al-lergy to plants of the Asteraceae (Compositae) such as ragweed, asters, and chrysanthemums (21)

Traditional Herbal Medicine Registration (THMR).

Essential oil. Intense azure colour

Previously grown as Matricaria recutita (10/12/20) (fda)

Flavouring, beverage base, stimulant

Allergic reactions (tongue thickening, tightness in the throat, swelling of the lips, throat and eyes, itching over the body) have been reported with German chamomile but are infrequent.