Chamomile flower

Scientific name
Matricaria chamomilla

History of plant/fun facts

Chamomile comes from the ancient Greek word khamimelon, meaning “earth apple,” and is one of the most documented therapeutic plants in the world. The white daisy-like flowers contain hundreds of bioactive molecules that have restorative effects on the skin and body, making it ideal for soothing diaper rash. Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans documented its use for various ailments such as headaches, swelling, and skin conditions. Its historical applications also include its use for treating inflammation, infections, digestive issues, and sleep problems. Chamomile tea is one of the most popular herbal teas worldwide, consumed in vast quantities each day.

Clinical uses

Chamomile contains over 120 bioactive molecules, including terpenoids, flavonoids, coumarins, and polyacetylenes, with multiple clinical studies showing the medicinal qualities of these compounds. and in vitro experiments. Chamomile has shown to speed up wound healing by enhancing epithelialization (skin regeneration) and promoting wound contraction. One study found chamomile extract to be superior to corticosteroids in improving wound healing, particularly after dermabrasion and in atopic eczema treatments.Chamomile has been shown to inhibit inflammatory mediators such as TNF-alpha, interleukins, and histamine, making it highly effective for treating skin irritation and inflammation.

Products with this ingredient 

• Salve All
• Diaper Ointment
• Baby Balm

Resources

Singh O, Khanam Z, Misra N, Srivastava MK. Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.): An overview. Pharmacogn Rev. 2011 Jan;5(9):82-95. doi: 10.4103/0973-7847.79103. PMID: 22096322; PMCID: PMC3210003.

Lee S.H., Heo Y., Kim Y.C. Effect of German chamomile oil application on alleviating atopic dermatitis-like immune alterations in mice. J. Vet. Sci. 2010;11:35–41. doi: 10.4142/jvs.2010.11.1.35

Srivastava JK, Shankar E, Gupta S. Chamomile: A herbal medicine of the past with bright future. Mol Med Rep. 2010 Nov 1;3(6):895-901. doi: 10.3892/mmr.2010.377. PMID: 21132119; PMCID: PMC2995283.