CHAMOMILE
| ECHTE KAMILLE, Matricaria recutita |
| Parts used: Flowers |
| Constituents:
Volatile oil, Flavonoids, Bitter, Coumarins, Malic acid, Tannins. Minerals; Iodine, calcium, potassium |
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| Actions |
Indications |
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BHP specific, for GI disturbances with associated nervous irritability in children |
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Carminative |
Nervous dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome, colic,
flatulence, nausea, constipation, diverticulitis, peptic ulcers,
indigestion, diarrhoea, vomiting, gastritis, colitis |
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Antispasmodic |
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Bitter tonic |
Anorexia, malabsorption, bad breath |
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-allergic |
Asthma, bronchitis, hay fever, atopic dermatitis, catarrh,
sinusitis |
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Vulnerary |
Tension headaches, migraine, Nothing satisfies, wining
children |
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Analgesic mild |
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Relaxant |
Insomnia, hyperactivity, dysmenorrhoea, amenorrhoea |
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Anti-microbial |
Externally; nappy rash, cracked
nipples, acne, eczema, wounds, conjunctivitis, leukorrhoea, vulva itching,
varicose ulcers, oral inflammations |
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Herbal extract,
40-60mL per week |
| Energetics: Cooling, bitter, sweet, pungent. Dosha: PK-V+ |
| Meridians: Pericardium, liver, lung, large intestine |
| Contraindications: Caution: Can cause vomiting in large doses |
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