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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Chamomile has traditionally been used in various cultures to address digestive complaints, including hiccups. The rationale for its use is based on its known antispasmodic and calming properties, which may help relax the muscles of the digestive tract and the diaphragm, potentially providing relief from hiccups. Historical texts and folk medicine practices, particularly in European and Middle Eastern herbal traditions, mention chamomile tea or extracts as remedies for spasmodic conditions, including mild gastrointestinal disturbances and, less commonly, hiccups.

However, the specific use of chamomile for hiccups is not well-documented in the scientific literature, and clinical trials directly assessing its efficacy for hiccups are lacking. The evidence is mostly anecdotal or based on its general use for stomach and muscle spasms. Modern herbal compendia sometimes include hiccups as a minor indication, often referencing traditional usage rather than scientific research. Thus, while chamomile’s use for hiccups has roots in traditional medicine, the strength of evidence supporting this use is low, and it should be considered an adjunctive or home remedy rather than a proven treatment.

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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