Chamomile (Chamomile recutita ) extract ; coumarin

Chamomille (Chamomilla recutita ) extract ; coumarin . Active Compounds: The flowers of chamomile provide 1-2% volatile oils containing alpha-bisabolol, alpha-bisabolol oxides A & B, and matricin (usually converted to chamazulene). Other active constituents include the bioflavonoids apigenin, luteolin, and quercetin. These active ingredients contribute to chamomile's anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and smooth muscle-relaxing effects, particularly in the gastrointestinal tract. Remedies For: Chamomile has potential for the treatment of: Blocked tear duct Canker sores (mouth ulcers) Colic Diarrhea Eczema Gingivitis (periodontal disease) Indigestion and heartburn Insomnia Irritable bowel syndrome Peptic ulcer Skin irritations. Chamomile is a stimulant, bitter, tonic, aromatic, emmenagogue, anodyne, antispasmodic, stomachic. It is used externally to spur wound healing and treat inflammation, and internally for fever, digestive upsets, anxiety, and insomnia. It is used as a fragrance in herbal skin care products. It had also been used in shampoos because of its property to add luster to the hair. Clinical studies have shown that chamomile has mild sedative effects when administered as a tea. Animal studies have shown that Chamomile volatile oil when administered orally to rabbits with impaired kidney function, normalized the uremic condition. This shows that chamomile may be useful in the treatment of impaired kidney functions. The flavonoid apigenin had shown antihistaminic effects in animal studies. Chamomile was also shown useful for reducing inflammation in arthritis. It also relaxed smooth muscle of the intestine. Chamomile was a popular eye wash for treating conjunctivitis and other reactions. It had also been found to promote wound healing. Digestive Aid: Chamomile was found to relax the digestive as well as the opium based drug papaverine. Ulcers: Chamomile may help to prevent stomach ulcers and speed their healing. Women's health: Antispasmodic action of chamomile soothes the menstrual cramps and to lessen the possibility of premature labor. It was also found to stimulate menstruation. Tranquilizer/sedative: Chamomile depresses the central nervous system. It had been shown effective as a tranquilizer from antiquity. Arthritis: Chamomile relieves arthritic joint inflammation in animal studies. Infection Prevention: It is a very popular herbal product in Germany for wound care. The essential oil was found to reduce the time required to heal burns. The herb kills the yeast fungi that causes vaginal infections, as well as certain bacteria. Chamomile impairs the replication of polio virus. Immune Stimulant: Chamomile stimulates the immune system's infection fighting white blood cells (macrophages and B-lymphocytes).