Please Note
Chamomile - also known as common or German chamomile - should NOT be confused with Roman chamomile (Anthemis nobilis).
and that for each of these categories different typical properties are recognized.Among the hydrophilic components we remember flavonoids, glycosylated coumarins and phenolic acids which - extracted with aqueous solvent - give the extract spasmolytic, sedative and antioxidant properties. In particular, the property is due to the presence of a flavonoid molecule called apigenin 7- glucoside.
The other class of substances, soluble in oil, is represented by terpenes (low molecular weight molecules, including cyclic ethereal monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes), coumarins and azulenes (chamazulenes and bisabolol, extracted mainly from the flower heads), which attribute to the extract a typical blue color. These constituents contribute to the formation of an essential oil that boasts antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Here then is that from this distinction it can be understood that the infused chamomile it does not have soothing properties, since water is not the suitable solvent for extracting substances such as azulenes; by infusing the dried flower heads, on the other hand, all those constituents similar to the hydrophilic solvent that characterize the drug with sedative properties will be obtained. however debated: if it is known the popular use of chamomile as a mild sedative, to counteract insomnia and anxiety, some studies have highlighted other factors: although chamomile is not attributed toxic effects, its abuse would determine not only the opposite effect (insomnia), but also nausea (paradoxical effect of chamomile).
chamomile is used above all for its antispasmodic properties to counteract the spasms of the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract and for its anti-inflammatory properties.
It is also used externally for the treatment of inflammation of the mucous membranes, gums and skin.
For further information: Properties of the Common Chamomile in Herbal Medicine: what are they?Other Uses
In cosmetics, chamomile is used in products intended for use on delicate and sensitive skin. It is also used as a hair lightener.
and by some it was considered the panacea for all ills.In the Middle Ages, chamomile was considered an excellent help against fatigue, as it was attributed with tonic properties.It is said that Alexander the Great also used chamomile for its properties.
From popular medicine, however, chamomile has often been used to combat gastrointestinal disorders such as flatulence and diarrhea (oral intake); while externally it has been used to treat acne, abscesses and even hemorrhoids.
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