Chamomile reduces menstrual pain, can lower blood sugar in people with diabetes (but is not a substitute for diabetes medications), may help slow or prevent osteoporosis, reduces inflammation, targets cancer cells, helps with sleep and relaxation, and treats mild cold symptoms.
Chamomile has been used as a medicine for thousands of years, dating back to the ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks. Historically, it has been used to treat many conditions, including:
- Chest colds
- Sore throats
- Abscesses
- Gum inflammation (gingivitis)
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Psoriasis
- Acne
- Eczema
- Minor first-degree burns
- Inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis)
- Stomach ulcers
- Children's conditions such as chickenpox, diaper rash, and colic
Source: https://www.stlukes-stl.com/health-content/medicine/33/000232.htm
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