Evidence supporting the use of: Chamomile
For the health condition: Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)

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Chamomile has been investigated as a complementary therapy to help manage the side effects of cancer treatment, particularly for reducing mucositis (inflammation and ulceration of the mucous membranes), anxiety, and sleep disturbances in patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy. The evidence is limited, but some small clinical studies and systematic reviews suggest potential benefits. For example, chamomile mouthwash has been found in several randomized controlled trials to reduce the severity and duration of oral mucositis in patients receiving chemotherapy or radiotherapy for cancer. The anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties of chamomile, attributed to compounds such as apigenin and bisabolol, are thought to underlie these potential effects. Additionally, chamomile tea or extracts are sometimes used to alleviate anxiety and improve sleep quality, which can be problematic for cancer patients. However, while these findings are promising, the overall quality of evidence remains low due to small sample sizes, heterogeneity in study design, and the use of various chamomile preparations. Major health organizations do not currently endorse chamomile as a primary treatment for cancer-related side effects, but they recognize its use as a complementary approach with a generally favorable safety profile. Patients should consult healthcare professionals before using chamomile, as it can interact with certain medications and may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

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AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
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anamu
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anthocyanidins
anti-aromatase
Antrodia camphorata
apigenin
arabinoxylan
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ashitaba
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astragalus
atractylodes
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carnosic acid
carnosol
caryophyllene
cat's claw
catalase
caterpillar mushroom
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date
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garlic bulb
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goji berry
green tea
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hericium mushroom
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isodon rubescens
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Zingerone
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Other health conditions supported by chamomile

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
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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
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Lupus
Measles
Morning Sickness
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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