Herb Class/Action: Nervine, Carminative, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Digestive Tonic
Flavor: Mildly Sweet, Floral, Slightly Bitter
Energetics: Cooling, Drying
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Chamomile is one of the most well-known herbs for relaxation and digestive support. Used for centuries in both Western and traditional herbal medicine, chamomile is a gentle yet powerful nervine that helps ease stress, anxiety, and restlessness. It is commonly used as a bedtime tea to support restful sleep and calm an overactive mind. Beyond its nervine effects, chamomile is also a carminative, meaning it helps to soothe digestive discomfort, bloating, and cramping. Its antispasmodic properties make it particularly useful for easing muscle tension, menstrual cramps, and even colic in infants. Chamomile is also well-regarded for its anti-inflammatory benefits, both internally for gut health and externally for soothing irritated skin. |
Uses:
- Promotes relaxation and supports sleep
- Soothes digestive discomfort, gas, and bloating
- Helps ease muscle tension, cramps, and menstrual discomfort
- Supports skin health when applied topically for irritation and inflammation
Safety Considerations:
- Generally safe for most individuals, but those with allergies to plants in the Asteraceae family (such as ragweed) should use caution
- May interact with blood-thinning medications due to its mild anticoagulant properties
- Use with caution in large amounts during pregnancy
Traditional Applications:
- Used in European folk medicine as a calming and digestive-supportive tea
- Traditionally given to children to ease colic and promote sleep
- Historically applied topically in compresses and salves for skin irritation and wounds
You can find it in our Well Rested Tea, Happy Belly Tea, Digest + De-bloat Tea, Sleep + Slumber Tokes, Relax + Unwind Tokes and our Men Do Cry Bath Soak