Certain extracts have been used topically to treat burns, wounds and inflammations with proven benefit. It is occasionally included in anti-cancer preparations, an application which has received experimental support. It demonstrates antispasmodic and expectorant properties as well. Like gentian and dandelion, chamomile is a bitter tonic with many proven properties. Whether applied internally or externally, chamomile reduces inflammation caused by infections, wounds, and metabolic disorders.
Chamomile relieves oral swelling and pain, and is useful against dermatological ailments.
It is used like a traditional bitter for stimulation of the liver. For the past 200 years passion flower has been used to tranquilize and settle edgy nerves. Passion flower induces sleep without causing confusion upon awakening. Passion flower has been used by women to calm nerves and induce relaxation during the periods of hormonal adjustment found during menses, parturition, and menopause. Passion flower has a mild sedative effect encouraging sleep.