Its astringent properties have given it use in excessive blood loss during periods and especially bleeding associated with menopause. Antispasmodic, carminative, nervine, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antiseptic, vulnerary, stomachic. Chamomile is often used as an excellent gentle sedative, useful and safe for anxiety and insomnia. Indigestion and gastritis are said to be eased with chamomile. Also used to ease flatulence and dyspeptic pains.
Chamomile is perfectly safe for children.
During pregnancy, use only under the guidance of a trained medical professional. Dong Quai is the most important female tonic remedy in Chinese Medicine. It is used for debility and poor vitality, convalescence and tiredness in women as well as all kinds of gynecological, menstrual, or menopausal symptoms. Dong Quai is also used to provide energy, vitality and resistance to disease and is a wonderful blood tonic, promoting its production and circulation. It is therefore used in treating anemia, boils, headaches, venous problems, low immunity and problems of peripheral blood flow.