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Chamomile

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Chamomile

Chamomile extract is derived from the chamomile plant, which is known for its small, daisy-like flowers. There are several varieties of chamomile, but the most commonly used for medicinal purposes are German chamomile (Matricaria recutita) and Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile). The extract is typically made from the dried flowers of the plant and contains a variety of beneficial compounds that give chamomile its medicinal properties. Chamomile extract is commonly used in teas, dietary supplements, and topical skincare products. 

WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT

  • Chamomile extract has been widely used as a mild tranquiliser. Its calming effects may be attributed to an antioxidant called apigenin, which is found in abundance in chamomile tea.

  • Chamomile extract may help with several digestive ailments, including indigestion, nausea, or gas.

  • Some research suggests that chamomile tea may have anti-diabetic properties and could aid in blood sugar regulation.

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REFERENCES

Srivastava, J. K., Shankar, E., & Gupta, S. (2010). Chamomile: A herbal medicine of the past with bright future. Molecular Medicine Reports, 3(6), 895–901. https://doi.org/10.3892/mmr.2010.377
Amsterdam, J. D., Li, Y., Soeller, I., Rockwell, K., Mao, J. J., & Shults, J. (2009). A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of oral Matricaria recutita (chamomile) extract therapy for generalized anxiety disorder. Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 29(4), 378–382. https://doi.org/10.1097/JCP.0b013e3181ac935c
Kato, A., Minoshima, Y., Yamamoto, J., Adachi, I., Watson, A. A., & Nash, R. J. (2008). Protective effects of dietary chamomile tea on diabetic complications. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 56(17), 8206-8211. https://doi.org/10.1021/jf8014365