Evidence supporting the use of: Chamomile
For the health condition: Abuse and Trauma

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Chamomile has long been used in traditional herbal medicine for its calming and soothing properties, particularly in the context of stress, anxiety, and insomnia. While historical and folk remedies have recommended chamomile tea or extracts for individuals experiencing emotional distress or trauma, including those related to abuse and trauma, its use in this context is largely based on its general reputation as a gentle nervine and relaxant. Chamomile is thought to act by mild sedation, possibly through modulation of GABA receptors, which may help ease anxiety and promote sleep. However, there is very limited direct scientific research specifically examining chamomile for the treatment or support of individuals with a history of abuse or trauma, such as PTSD. Most clinical studies have focused on generalized anxiety disorder or sleep disturbances, not trauma-specific conditions. Thus, while traditional herbalists may suggest chamomile as a supportive measure to help with symptoms like anxiety or insomnia that often co-occur with trauma, this recommendation is based more on its general calming effects rather than rigorous evidence for trauma-specific efficacy. Overall, direct scientific evidence supporting chamomile for abuse and trauma is weak, and its use in this context should be considered supportive and complementary rather than primary or evidence-based treatment.

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Other health conditions supported by chamomile

Abdominal Pain
Abrasions
Abscesses
Abuse and Trauma
Acid Indigestion
Acne
Addictions (general remedies for)
Adrenal Fatigue
Afterbirth Pain
Age Spots
Allergies (respiratory)
Anal Fistula or Fissure
Antibiotics (side effects of)
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders
Appetite (deficient)
Anger (excessive)
Bedwetting
Belching
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (external)
Blisters
Bloodshot Eyes
Boils
Bruises (healing)
Bulimia
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Colic (adults)
Colic (children)
Congestion
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cuts
Depression
Dermatitis
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dysmenorrhea
Dyspepsia
Ear Infection or Earache
Eczema
Emotional Sensitivity
Enteritis
Epilepsy
Eye Infections
Eye Problems
Eyes (red or itching)
Fever
Fungal Infections
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Halitosis
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiccups
Hysteria
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
Insomnia
Irritability
Itching
Itching (rectal)
Itching Ears
Labor and Delivery
Laryngitis
Leaky Gut Syndrome
Lesions
Lupus
Measles
Morning Sickness
Nausea and Vomiting
Nose Bleeds
Perspiration (excessive)
PMS (general)
PMS Type A
PMS Type P
Poison Ivy or Oak
Post Partum Depression
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Pregnancy (herbs and supplements for)
Rashes and Hives
Restless Dreams
Rhinitis
Rhinitis, Allergic
Rosacea
Scratches and Abrasions
Seizures
Sleep (restless and disturbed)
Sore Throat
Strep Throat
Stress
Sunburn
Sweat Baths (herbs for)
Teething
Tension
Tickle in Throat
TMJ
Tonsillitis