Evidence supporting the use of: Chamomile (not specified)
For the health condition: Bites and Stings

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Synopsis

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

Chamomile has a long history of traditional use for treating minor skin irritations, including bites and stings. In folk medicine, both Matricaria chamomilla (German chamomile) and Chamaemelum nobile (Roman chamomile) have been applied topically as poultices, compresses, or in creams to soothe inflammation, reduce redness, and relieve itching associated with insect bites and stings. The main rationale for this use comes from chamomile's well-recognized anti-inflammatory, mildly antiseptic, and soothing properties as described in traditional European herbal texts and pharmacopeias.

Although some in vitro and animal studies have demonstrated anti-inflammatory effects of chamomile extracts and components (such as apigenin and chamazulene), direct clinical evidence specifically supporting chamomile’s effectiveness for bites and stings in humans is lacking or limited to anecdotal reports. Most modern usage recommendations are based on historical use rather than strong scientific validation. Thus, while chamomile is widely considered a gentle, generally safe topical remedy for minor skin irritations, its efficacy for treating bites and stings should be viewed as primarily traditional, with limited scientific backing for this specific indication.

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