Evidence supporting the use of: Chamomile
For the health condition: Scratches and Abrasions

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Synopsis

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

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla or Chamaemelum nobile) has a long history of traditional use in treating minor skin injuries, such as scratches and abrasions. Traditional herbal medicine systems, especially those in Europe, have utilized chamomile as a topical remedy due to its reputed anti-inflammatory, soothing, and antimicrobial properties. Preparations such as chamomile ointments, infusions, or compresses have been commonly applied to minor wounds to promote healing and reduce irritation.

Although there is some laboratory and animal research suggesting that chamomile extracts may have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing effects (for example, aiding epithelialization in wound models), well-designed clinical trials in humans specifically for scratches and abrasions are limited. The available scientific evidence is therefore not robust, and most recommendations for the use of chamomile in this context are rooted in traditional practice rather than strong scientific validation. Chamomile’s popularity persists largely because it is generally considered safe and gentle on the skin, making it a suitable option for mild skin irritations in folk medicine. However, individuals with allergies to plants in the Asteraceae family should exercise caution.

In summary, while chamomile is traditionally used for minor skin injuries, high-quality scientific evidence supporting its efficacy for scratches and abrasions remains limited, deserving an evidence rating of 2 out of 5.

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Abuta
Acacia
Acemannan
Achyranthes
Agrimony
Alkanet
Alkanna
Allantoin
Aloe vera
Anemone
Anserina
Antirrhinum majus
Aquilegia formosa
arnica
Asclepias cordifolia
babassu
babchi
bai ji
Baliospermum
barbary matrimony vine
bayberry
bee propolis
Begonia fimbristipula
benzoin
bindweed
bisabolene
bittersweet
black poplar
black root
Black spruce
black walnut
black-eyed Susan
blackbrush
blackthorn
bleeding heart
Bletilla
bloodroot
Brazilian peppertree
Bridges\' penstemon
Bush Monkey Flower
Calochortus
Calotropis gigantea
Calyptridium umbellatum
camphor oil
Campsiandra angustifolia
Campylandra fimbriata
candleberry
carrapichinho
castile soap
cattail
Ceanothus integerrimus
cedar
Cedrus libani
chamomile
chickweed
Chinese thoroughwax
Chiococca alba
cleavers
cocklebur
columbine
comfrey
common thatching grass
common zinnia
copaiba oil
cornflower
cranesbill
Cyanthillium cinereum
Cynoglossum grande
Davilla rugosa
deerbrush
devil\'s club
dragon\'s blood
Dwarf Nettle
dyer’s woad root
elemi
elephant vine
elkweed
emu oil
English elm
Erigeron
Eupatorium
European hazel
fiesta flower
figwort
fir
fireweed
fleabane
Formosan sweet-gum
four-leaved grass
Gambir
Genipa americana
geranium
Gleditsia
Glycerite
glyceryl monolaurate
golden ragwort
Golden Willow
Gumweed
hairy arnica
hartstongue
Heliopsis
henna
hound\'s tongue
Immortelle
impatiens
iodine
Japanese sophora
Jessica\'s sticktight
Jewelweed
jojoba oil
Kelloggii's Monkey-flower
Kochia
Labdanum
lac resin
lacquertree
Lantana camara
lauric acid
Leptospermum scoparium
lilac
Lygodium
Lysimachia
Mahonia
Manchurian thorn
Marking Nut Tree
melaleuca alternifolia
Microtea debilis
Monardella odoratissima
Moss
Mountain bluebells
Mountain horopito
Mountain mahogany
Mucin
Oak
Ocotillo
oriental arborvitae
Pacific madrone
paederia foetida
Panthenol
parthenium
peacock\'s tail
Pellitory
Pepper Bark Tree
Peroxidase
Pink Root
Plumbago zeylanica
Plumeria lancifolia
Potentilla
Povidone
protease
proteolytic enzymes
Psacalium peltatum
Purple Avens
purple Tephrosia
Quebracho
Queen's Delight
red alder
red soapwort
red spiderling
Rhus coraria
Rhus glabra
Rosa californica
rubber rabbitbrush
Rupturewort
Sangre de Grado
Sanicle
Sapindus mukorossi
Sargentodoxa
Siberian Elm
Silverweed
slippery elm bark
Smooth Alder
Snakeroot
Soapberry
Soft rush
Southernwood
Spiraea
Stone Root
Storax
Tansy
tartarian aster
Tea Tree Oil
Terpinen-4-ol
Teucrium marum
Thuja
Toadflax
Tridax
Triplaris peruviana
Trumpet Vine
turmeric
Tynanthus elegans
vitamin C
Waltheria ovata
Weak Jumby Pepper
White Dead Nettle Flower
White Heather
White oak
White Poplar
Wild Daisy
Witch Hazel
Wood betony
Woodwardia
Wrightia tinctoria
Yarrow
Yerba Mansa
Zinc

Other health conditions supported by chamomile

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