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

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Synopsis

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

Chamomile has a long history of traditional use for various skin conditions, including dermatitis, and there is also scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness. The primary active components in chamomile, such as chamazulene, bisabolol, and flavonoids, have demonstrated anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and mild antimicrobial properties. These effects are believed to help reduce skin irritation, redness, and inflammation associated with dermatitis.

Several clinical studies have evaluated the topical use of chamomile extracts or creams in patients with atopic dermatitis and eczema. For example, a randomized, double-blind trial published in the European Journal of Medical Research (1993) found that a chamomile cream was as effective as low-potency hydrocortisone in reducing symptoms of eczema. Other studies have shown that chamomile preparations can significantly improve skin healing and reduce itching and discomfort in inflammatory skin conditions.

While the evidence is not as robust as that for standard medical therapies like corticosteroids, chamomile is generally considered safe when used topically and can be a useful adjunct in mild to moderate cases of dermatitis, especially for those seeking herbal or natural remedies. However, allergic reactions are possible, particularly in individuals sensitive to plants in the Asteraceae family.

In summary, the use of chamomile for dermatitis is supported by both traditional and scientific evidence, with clinical research indicating modest efficacy and a favorable safety profile.

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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