It works well as an aid in withdrawing from orthodox tranquilizers and antidepressants. A relaxant for the nervous and digestive systems, and a perfect remedy for babies and children. It relaxes the smooth muscle throughout the body. In the digestive tract it relieves tension and spasm, colic and abdominal pain, wind and distension. It is famous for soothing all kinds of digestive upsets.
Recent research suggests chamomile acts as a natural antihistamine.
It can be used for asthma and hay fever and externally for eczema. It can be taken in tea form and drunk throughout childbirth to relax tension and lessen the pain of contractions. As a general pain reliever, chamomile can be taken for headaches, migraines, neuralgia, toothache, earache, achiness, flu, cramps, rheumatic and gouty pains. An excellent healing remedy that is delicious when taken in infusion. It relieves tension and anxiety, aids sleep, calms restless and excitable children and reduces muscle tension.