Benefits of chamomile oil

Chamomile

Chamomile belongs to the Asteraceae family, and it has its origin in southern and eastern Europe, and it grows in several countries, including France, Russia, Brazil, Germany, Yugoslavia, and Hungary. Chamomile has been used as a herbal remedy in ancient civilizations, such as Egyptian, Greek, and Roman for thousands of years, and chamomile flowers contain 0.2-1.9% of the essential oil that is used as a mild sedative, or to aid digestion , in addition to its possession of anti-fungal and bacterial properties, as It is used in aromatherapy, perfumes, and beauty products, in addition to that, dried chamomile flowers are used to make tea, massage oils used for children, to enhance the secretion and flow of gastric secretions, and to treat colds and coughs. ^[1]

Benefits of chamomile oil

Chamomile and its oil provide many health benefits to the human body, and we mention among these benefits: ^[2]

• It contains anti-inflammatory properties: the essential oils in chamomile flowers, with a concentration ranging between 1-2%, contain anti-inflammatory properties, and these oils include Alpha-bisabolol, and Bisabolol oxide A ), Bisabolol oxide B , and some other compounds that convert to flavonoids in the body, and one of the studies conducted on humans indicated that the essential oils and flavonoids present in chamomile are able to penetrate the skin and reach the inner layers of the epidermis. When applied to the skin.
• It contains anti-cancer properties: Chamomile contains a bioactive compound called Apigenin, and studies have indicated that chamomile extracts were able to significantly inhibit the growth of several types of cancer cells .
• Improvement of symptoms resulting from infection with the common cold: Studies indicate that inhaling chamomile vapor can improve symptoms of the common cold, and is the most common type of viral infection in humans, and although it is not considered a fatal disease, some symptoms resulting from it can be Cause death.
• Reducing the risk of death from cardiovascular disease: One of the studies conducted on 805 men aged 65-84 years indicated that taking flavonoids in chamomile for five years may reduce the death rates resulting from coronary heart disease, as well as It was noted that the participants' risk of heart attacks decreased . Another study conducted on 12 patients who underwent cardiac catheterization surgery indicated that drinking chamomile tea improves pressure measurements in the brachial artery pressure slightly, but it is effective.
• Reducing colic and diarrhea: Studies conducted on 68 infants indicated that drinking chamomile tea with some other herbs, such as German chamomile, fennel, man-made pigeons, lemon balm and licorice was effective in reducing colic in 57% of infants, when Use it daily for a week. In another study, it was noted that the use of chamomile can speed up the treatment of diarrhea in children.
• Reducing eczema: It was noticed that applying chamomile to the skin could be effective in that in a moderate way, and it was also found that the use of creams containing chamomile was more effective in controlling eczema than other creams in a simple way.
• Relieving digestive problems: It has traditionally been used to treat gas , bloating, cramps, stomach upset, and ulcers, and it has been noted that chamomile helps to relax the muscles of the digestive system, calm the stomach, and get rid of gases, and it is also used commercially in addition to other types of herbs to reduce From stomach acidity.
• Improvement of inflammatory problems: One study indicated that chamomile could be able to inhibit the bacteria that cause stomach ulcers, and it is called the Helicobacter pylori bacteria, and it also reduces stomach cramps caused by the incidence of disorders Inflammatory digestive system, and its anti-inflammatory properties make it an effective treatment for mild skin irritations, rashes and sores, in addition to sunburn and eye infections, although these effects are uncertain, and more evidence is still needed to prove them.
• Helping to sleep: Chamomile tea and its aromatic oil have traditionally been used to relieve insomnia and calm the nerves, and this may be because it contains some compounds, such as flavonoids, and apigenin, which is associated with benzodiazepines receptors in the brain. People with heart disease reported that drinking chamomile tea directly stimulates sleep for 90 minutes, and another study indicated that inhaling chamomile oil reduced stress resulting from high levels of the hormone adrenocorticotropic hormone.
• Relieve anxiety: Some studies have indicated that chamomile can be effective in the treatment of disorder anxiety General .

The nutritional value of chamomile

The following table shows the nutrients available in one cup, or the equivalent of 236.58 milliliters of fermented chamomile tea: ^[3]

Chamomile side effects

Using chamomile tea or its aromatic oil may cause some side effects, including: ^[4]

• Shock sensitivity .
• Contact dermatitis.
• Some allergic reactions, and this is for those who are allergic to any of the Asteraceae plants.

References

1. ↑ Ompal Singh, Zakia Khanam, Neelam Misra and others (2011), “Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.): An overview” , Pharmacogncy Review , Issue 5, Folder 9, Page 82-95. Edited.
2. ↑ Janmejai K Srivastava, Eswar Shankar, and Sanjay Gupta (2011), “Chamomile: A Herbal Medicine of the Past with Bright Future” , Molecular Medicine Reports , Issue 3, Folder 6, Page 895-901. Edited.
3. ↑ "Basic Report: 14545, Beverages, tea, herb, brewed, chamomile" , www.ndb.nal.usda.gov , Retrieved 9-6-2018. Edited.
4. ↑ "Chamomile" , www.drugs.com , Retrieved 9-6-2018. Edited.