Evidence supporting the use of: Chamomile
For the health condition: Rashes and Hives

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Synopsis

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

Chamomile has a long-standing history in traditional medicine for the treatment of skin conditions such as rashes and hives. Its use dates back to ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, where chamomile preparations—such as poultices, baths, and compresses—were applied to alleviate skin inflammation and irritation. The traditional rationale centers on chamomile’s reputed anti-inflammatory, soothing, and mild antimicrobial properties, which were thought to calm irritated skin and promote healing.

Modern research provides some support for these traditional uses but is still limited in scale and quality. Chamomile contains active constituents like apigenin, bisabolol, and chamazulene, which have demonstrated anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects in laboratory and animal studies. A few small clinical trials and case reports suggest chamomile creams or ointments may help reduce inflammation, itching, and redness in conditions such as atopic dermatitis, eczema, and minor skin irritations. However, robust evidence from large, well-designed human studies is lacking, and chamomile is not universally recommended as a primary treatment for rashes or hives by modern medical guidelines.

In summary, chamomile's use for rashes and hives is primarily based on a long tradition, with some preliminary scientific support but insufficient high-quality clinical evidence. It may provide mild symptomatic relief for some individuals but should not replace standard medical care for severe or persistent skin conditions.

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Other health conditions supported by chamomile

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