Evidence supporting the use of: Chamomile
For the health condition: Nausea and Vomiting
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) has a long history of use in traditional medicine for alleviating gastrointestinal discomfort, including nausea and vomiting. Historical records from ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman cultures document its use as a remedy for digestive disturbances. In traditional European herbal medicine, chamomile tea is commonly recommended for nausea, stomach upset, and mild vomiting, especially in children and during pregnancy. The presumed mechanisms include chamomile's mild sedative and anti-inflammatory effects, which may help relax the digestive tract and reduce spasms or irritation that can trigger nausea.
Scientific evidence supporting chamomile for nausea and vomiting is limited and generally of low quality. A few small studies and reviews suggest a potential benefit, particularly in combination with other herbs, but results are inconsistent and often confounded by the use of multi-herb formulas. A 2016 systematic review identified very limited clinical data specifically for chamomile's effect on nausea and vomiting, though some studies in cancer patients and pregnant women reported modest improvements. The active constituents, such as apigenin and bisabolol, may contribute to gastrointestinal soothing, but robust, high-quality clinical trials are lacking. Thus, while chamomile’s use is primarily justified by tradition, scientific validation remains limited, and further research is needed to clarify its efficacy for this indication.
Other ingredients used for Nausea and Vomiting
allspicebamboo
myrobalan
benegut perilla (proprietary)
betel
black pepper
chamomile
chen pi
Coptis chinensis
fennel
fenugreek
ginger
gooseberry
jujube
kudzu
licorice root
lovage
mint
orange
peppermint oil
phytocannabinoids
sage
spearmint leaf
vitamin B6
watermelon
chickweed
tangerine
typhonium
hyssop
cardamom
atractylodes
alpinia galangal
hedychium spicatum
anise
swertia
lingusticum wallichii
prickly ash
root tuber
chrysanthemum
flowering quince
dogwood
dioscorea
sweetgums
caraway
camphor oil
yerba mate
peach
horehound
Sichuan pepper
soursop
sea salt
Apple Cider Vinegar
Agastache
Amomum
Asarum heterotropoides
Asafoetida
Agarwood
Asam gelugor
Angostura
Arrowroot
Agrimonia pilosa
Amor seco
Asarum sieboldii
Atractylone
Black Seed
Buttermilk
Blue Flag
Bryonia
Bai Ji
Balsam
Bael
Butternut
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Banyan
black salt
Black Nightshade
Buddha's Hand
Borassus aethiopum
Bitter principals
banana
Black Hellebore
Balloon Flower
Bottle gourd
Cumin
Centaury
Camellia sinensis
Chinese Silkvine
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Coriander
Cinquefoil
Cyathula
Citron
Carvone
Cymbopogon Martini
Coca
Cubeb
Chirata
Cannabidiol
Calamus
Colocynth
cola nut
Dill
Doxylamine succinate
English Horsemint
Elephant's Head
Embelia
Goldthread
Lotus
Little ironweed
Quince
Rose
Sweet Orange alcohol
Vervain
Other health conditions supported by chamomile
Abdominal PainAbrasions
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
Products containing chamomile
Nature's Sunshine CC-A
Nature's Sunshine CC-A With Yerba Santa Combination Extract
Nature's Sunshine Chamomile
Nature's Sunshine Chinese TCM Positive Pack
Nature's Sunshine Dieter's Cleanse
Nature's Sunshine Everybody’s Fiber
Nature's Sunshine Herbal Pumpkin
Nature's Sunshine Intestinal Soothe and Build
Nature's Sunshine Kidney Activator (ATC)
Nature's Sunshine Kidney Activator
Nature's Sunshine Liver Cleanse Formula
Nature's Sunshine MultiVitamin & Mineral (Time Release)
Nature's Sunshine Nervous System (30 Day Program)
Nature's Sunshine Para-Cleanse
Nature's Sunshine Stress-J
Nature's Sunshine Stress-J (STR-J)