Chamomile
Chamomile extracts are used to make chamomile capsules, which are often used to treat anxiety and sleep issues. Chamomile tea is also a popular way to enjoy the plant’s calming effects.
Natural Sources
Chamomile plant (dry powder and extract forms of chamomile flowers)
Benefits | |
|---|---|
Anxiety and depression ⁽¹⁾ | Seasonal allergies |
Inflammatory conditions ⁽²⁾ | Muscle spasms |
PMS symptoms and other menstrual disorders | Insomnia |
Skin disorders | Ulcers |
Wounds | Gastrointestinal disorders ⁽³⁾ |
May help fight cancer ⁽⁴⁾ | Helps relieve congestion ⁽⁵⁾ |
Teeth and gum health ⁽⁶⁾ | May improve heart health ⁽⁷⁾ |
Arthritis symptoms and rheumatic pain | Haemorrhoids |
Evidence Summary
Chamomile benefits include soothing the body, relieving mild pain, fighting skin irritations and helping to ease anxiety. Research also shows that drinking chamomile tea can help to improve sleep quality and fatigue, and even alleviate depression ⁽⁸⁾. The antioxidant compounds in chamomile help to reduce inflammation by fighting free radical damage and preventing cell mutation ⁽⁹⁾.
Products with Chamomile
Propolis & Manuka Honey Oral Spray
30ml
antioxidant + oral health + peppermint flavour
$12.99
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Are all Ultra Nature Products TGA Approved?
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The only product in our range that is not TGA approved is the Ultra Nature Propolis and Manuka Honey Oral Spray.
This product is classified as a food supplement due to the Manuka Honey Content, hence it does not require TGA Approval.
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References:
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2. Zargaran, Arman et al. “Evaluation of the effect of topical chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.) oleogel as pain relief in migraine without aura: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study.” Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology vol. 39,8 (2018): 1345-1353. doi:10.1007/s10072-018-3415-1
3. Srivastava, Janmejai K et al. “Chamomile: A herbal medicine of the past with bright future.” Molecular medicine reports vol. 3,6 (2010): 895-901. doi:10.3892/mmr.2010.377
4. Shukla, Sanjeev et al. “Up-regulation of insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3 by apigenin leads to growth inhibition and apoptosis of 22Rv1 xenograft in athymic nude mice.” FASEB journal : official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology vol. 19,14 (2005): 2042-4. doi:10.1096/fj.05-3740fje
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6. Goes, Paula et al. “Clinical efficacy of a 1% Matricaria chamomile L. mouthwash and 0.12% chlorhexidine for gingivitis control in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances.” Journal of oral science vol. 58,4 (2016): 569-574. doi:10.2334/josnusd.16-0280
7. Hertog, M G et al. “Dietary antioxidant flavonoids and risk of coronary heart disease: the Zutphen Elderly Study.” Lancet (London, England) vol. 342,8878 (1993): 1007-11. doi:10.1016/0140-6736(93)92876-u
8. Chang, Shao-Min, and Chung-Hey Chen. “Effects of an intervention with drinking chamomile tea on sleep quality and depression in sleep disturbed postnatal women: a randomized controlled trial.” Journal of advanced nursing vol. 72,2 (2016): 306-15. doi:10.1111/jan.12836
9. Srivastava, Janmejai K et al. “Chamomile: A herbal medicine of the past with bright future.” Molecular medicine reports vol. 3,6 (2010): 895-901. doi:10.3892/mmr.2010.377