Evidence supporting the use of: Chamomile
For the health condition: Strep Throat

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine for soothing sore throats, which may include symptoms associated with strep throat. Traditionally, chamomile is used in the form of teas, gargles, or steam inhalation to relieve throat pain and reduce inflammation. Its purported benefits stem from its anti-inflammatory, mild analgesic, and antimicrobial properties, attributed to compounds such as apigenin and bisabolol. However, these uses are largely based on anecdotal evidence and historical practices rather than modern scientific research specifically targeting Streptococcus pyogenes, the bacteria responsible for strep throat.

Current scientific evidence supporting chamomile's effectiveness against strep throat is minimal. While some laboratory studies have shown that chamomile extracts possess antimicrobial activity against certain bacteria, there is little to no direct evidence demonstrating efficacy against the specific pathogens that cause strep throat in humans. No high-quality clinical trials have investigated chamomile as a primary or adjunct treatment for strep throat. As such, its use is best characterized as traditional rather than evidence-based. Chamomile may provide symptomatic relief (such as soothing a sore throat), but it should not be considered a substitute for antibiotics or medical care in the case of confirmed strep throat.

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Abdominal Pain
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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
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Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Canker Sores
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Colds (general)
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Depression
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Ear Infection or Earache
Eczema
Emotional Sensitivity
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Epilepsy
Eye Infections
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Fever
Fungal Infections
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Gingivitis
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Headache (general)
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Headache (tension)
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiccups
Hysteria
Indigestion
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Insomnia
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Itching
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Itching Ears
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Perspiration (excessive)
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Poison Ivy or Oak
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Pregnancy (herbs and supplements for)
Rashes and Hives
Restless Dreams
Rhinitis
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Sleep (restless and disturbed)
Sore Throat
Strep Throat
Stress
Sunburn
Sweat Baths (herbs for)
Teething
Tension
Tickle in Throat
TMJ
Tonsillitis