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

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Synopsis

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

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) has a long history of traditional use for soothing and calming purposes, including as a remedy for teething discomfort in infants. Traditionally, chamomile has been administered in the form of teas, tinctures, or homeopathic preparations, and is thought to ease fussiness, mild pain, and irritability associated with teething. Folk medicine in Europe and other cultures has valued chamomile for its gentle sedative and anti-inflammatory properties, which are believed to help soothe sore gums and promote relaxation in babies.

However, scientific evidence supporting chamomile’s efficacy specifically for teething is quite limited. While laboratory studies have documented chamomile’s anti-inflammatory, mild analgesic, and calming effects, these findings are not directly linked to teething in infants. Most of the available evidence is anecdotal or based on small, non-controlled studies. Clinical trials focusing on teething pain relief with chamomile are scarce, and the safety and effectiveness of herbal preparations (especially in infants) have not been rigorously established. In summary, chamomile’s use for teething is primarily justified by longstanding traditional practice and parental reports, rather than robust scientific validation.

Care should be taken with chamomile products in infants due to potential allergic reactions and contamination issues. Consultation with a healthcare professional is recommended before using any herbal remedy for teething.

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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