Evidence supporting the use of: Chamomile
For the health condition: Abrasions

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 3

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla or Chamaemelum nobile) has a long history of use in traditional medicine for treating skin conditions, including abrasions, wounds, and minor burns. In various traditional European and Middle Eastern healing systems, chamomile preparations—such as ointments, teas, or compresses—were commonly applied topically to promote wound healing and soothe irritated skin. The rationale behind this use is based on chamomile’s reputed anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and soothing properties. Traditionally, it was believed to reduce redness, swelling, and discomfort associated with minor skin injuries.

Modern research offers preliminary validation, but most evidence comes from small studies, animal models, or in vitro experiments. Chamomile extracts have been found to contain bioactive compounds like chamazulene, apigenin, and bisabolol, which exhibit anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects that could theoretically help prevent infection and support healing. A few clinical studies and case reports have suggested chamomile ointments may help reduce healing time for abrasions and minor wounds, but methodological limitations (small sample sizes, lack of blinding) reduce the strength of this evidence. Overall, while scientific support is growing, chamomile’s use for abrasions is still best described as rooted in tradition, with moderate (but not definitive) supporting evidence.

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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