Evidence supporting the use of: Chamomile
For the body system: Sweat Glands

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla or Chamaemelum nobile) is an herb widely recognized for its calming and anti-inflammatory properties in traditional herbal medicine. In the context of supporting the sweat glands or promoting sweating (diaphoresis), chamomile has been used historically as a mild diaphoretic. Traditional European herbalists sometimes recommended chamomile tea during fevers to help induce mild perspiration, believing this could assist in "breaking" a fever. However, such uses were more anecdotal and not unique to chamomile; many herbs were used similarly.

Despite its longstanding presence in traditional remedies, there is very limited scientific evidence directly linking chamomile to significant effects on the sweat glands or regulation of perspiration. Most modern research on chamomile focuses on its anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory, and gastrointestinal benefits, not on its actions on sweat production or glandular function. Thus, while chamomile’s use to support the sweat glands is rooted in traditional practices, the strength of evidence supporting this specific use is weak and largely anecdotal.

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