Therapeutic Uses of Chamomile

Common Name: Chamomile or Camomile
Scientific Name: Martricaria chamomillaActive Ingredients and Therapeutic Uses:

• Chamazulene - chamomile's active ingredient
  - known as a potent antioxidant which is very important in the anti-inflammatory process
  - antiseptic
  - relieves cramps
  - antispasmodic
  
  
• Bisabolol - known for it's skin healing properties
  - has a sweet floral aroma which is why it's used in many fragrances
  - reduces inflammation
  - antiseptic
  - relieves cramps
  - antispasmodic
  
  
• Coumarin - famous treatment of lymphedema
  - reduces cramps
  *** should be avoided by people allergic to perfumes
  
  
• Flavonoids - works together with coumarin to lessen cramp pains
  - known for its antioxidant activity
  - also known as bioflavonoids
  - antispasmodic