Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Chamomile has a long history of traditional use as a mild sedative and anxiolytic, particularly in European and Middle Eastern herbal medicine. Historical texts and folk practices have cited chamomile (usually Matricaria chamomilla or Chamaemelum nobile) as a remedy for various nervous disorders, including what was once termed “neurosis”—a broad classification that encompassed anxiety, restlessness, mild insomnia, and irritability. The herb was commonly prepared as a tea or tincture and prescribed for its calming effects by herbalists and traditional healers.

Modern scientific research has not extensively validated chamomile’s effectiveness specifically for “neurosis,” a term that has fallen out of use in contemporary psychiatry. However, some studies have investigated chamomile’s effects on anxiety, which was historically a component of neurosis. Small clinical trials suggest chamomile extract may have modest anxiolytic effects, but the evidence base remains limited and not robust enough for strong recommendations. Thus, while chamomile’s use in neurosis is well rooted in tradition, current scientific evidence is insufficient to fully support its efficacy for this indication.

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