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Chamomile is one of the most popular herbs. Chamomile is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and fights viruses. Chamomile’s flowers are suitable to treat injuries and skin diseases. Chamomile relieves raw skin and it is an ideal sooth the sensitive area around the eyes. According to committee E and ESCOP the external use of chamomile treats for bacterial dermatitis, skin inflammations and stomatitis. Moreover, the tea of chamomile has sedative and hypnotic properties. Chamomile has anticonvulsant activity and reduces gastrointestinal disturbances and menstrual pain.

Scientific name: Matricaria chamomile

Chamomile is one of the most popular herbs. Germans have dedicated chamomile to Balntour god. In Greece, chamomile is usually collected at St. John's the Baptist's feast day. 

You sould drink it as a tea if you are suffering from belly ache or as a sedative. After you boil the water, add a small amount of chamomile and leave it for 5-8 minutes. Later strain it and drink it.

For skin diseases it is best to use compresses with extracts of chamomile.

The gargle solutions also help for stomatitis and gum tightening. 

At a research that was made to 82 patients for wound healing and the hydration of that area, it showed that chamomile contributes at the healing of skin deseases.

The above information is not medical advice nor substitute advice of another health care professional. They are provided for information only. Do not stop any other medical care recommendations without consulting your doctor.