HEALING PROPERTIES OF CAMOMILE AND ITS USE IN VARIOUS DISEASES

Abstract

Camomile was described in ancient medical writings and was an important medicinal herb in ancient China, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Today, camomile is promoted for the common cold, indigestion, anxiety, insomnia, excessive crying in infants (colic), respiratory disorders such as cough and bronchitis, and many other conditions. It is also used topically for some skin conditions and as a mouthwash. Some preliminary studies suggest that a chamomile dietary supplement might be helpful for generalized anxiety disorder and associated depression.