Evidence supporting the use of: Chamomile
For the health condition: Antibiotics (side effects of)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Chamomile has a long history of traditional use for a variety of digestive complaints, which are among the most common side effects associated with antibiotic therapy. These side effects include nausea, stomach cramps, bloating, and diarrhea. In traditional European and Middle Eastern herbal medicine, chamomile teas and extracts have been used for centuries to soothe gastrointestinal discomfort and promote digestive health.

The support for chamomile's use in managing antibiotic side effects primarily comes from its traditional use as a carminative and mild anti-inflammatory agent. Chamomile contains compounds such as apigenin, bisabolol, and chamazulene, which are believed to have calming effects on the gastrointestinal tract. While there is some scientific evidence supporting chamomile's general benefit for mild digestive disturbances (such as in functional dyspepsia, infantile colic, or mild gastritis), high-quality clinical trials specifically addressing its effect on antibiotic-induced side effects are lacking.

Therefore, its use in this context is justified mostly by tradition and anecdotal reports rather than robust clinical evidence. Patients may find a mild chamomile tea soothing, but it should not be relied upon as a primary treatment for severe antibiotic side effects. Individuals should consult their healthcare provider if they experience significant or persistent symptoms while on antibiotics.

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Abdominal Pain
Abrasions
Abuse and Trauma
Acid Indigestion
Acne
Addictions (general remedies for)
Afterbirth Pain
Age Spots
Anal Fistula or Fissure
Anger (excessive)
Antibiotics (side effects of)
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders
Appetite (deficient)
Dyspepsia
Eczema
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
Adrenal Fatigue
Abscesses
Allergies (respiratory)
Belching
Bites and Stings
Bloodshot Eyes
Boils
Bruises (healing)
Bulimia
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Carbuncles
Bedwetting
Bleeding (external)
Blisters
Burns and Scalds
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Canker Sores
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
Ear Infection or Earache
Emotional Sensitivity