Evidence supporting the use of: Chamomile
For the health condition: Fungal Infections

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Synopsis

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

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) has a long history of traditional use for various skin conditions, including fungal infections such as athlete's foot and ringworm. The rationale stems from its general reputation as a soothing, anti-inflammatory, and mildly antimicrobial herb. Folk medicine in Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Asia has employed chamomile topically in poultices, baths, and salves to help with skin irritations and infections, including those suspected to be fungal in origin.

On the scientific front, chamomile contains bioactive compounds such as apigenin, bisabolol, and chamazulene, which have demonstrated antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activities in laboratory studies. Some in vitro (test tube) studies suggest that chamomile extracts may exhibit mild antifungal activity against certain fungal species, such as Candida albicans and Trichophyton mentagrophytes, but these effects are generally weak compared to conventional antifungal agents. There are no robust clinical trials or strong laboratory data to confirm chamomile's efficacy against fungal infections in humans. As such, its use for this purpose is primarily based on tradition and anecdotal reports, with limited scientific validation and weak supporting evidence. It may provide symptomatic relief due to its anti-inflammatory properties, but it should not be relied upon as a sole or primary treatment for fungal infections.

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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