Overview

Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) is a plant native to Morocco and Europe. It's different from German chamomile, which is more commonly used in teas.

Roman chamomile contains chemicals that might have anticancer, anti-diabetes, and anti-inflammatory effects.

People take Roman chamomile for hay fever, anxiety, eczema, stress, insomnia, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

Uses & Effectiveness ?

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Side Effects

When taken by mouth: Roman chamomile is commonly consumed in foods. But there isn't enough reliable information to know if Roman chamomile is safe to use in larger amounts as medicine.

When applied to the skin: Roman chamomile is possibly safe. Some people might have allergic reactions, causing itchy red skin.

When inhaled: Roman chamomile essential oil is possibly safe.

Special Precautions and Warnings

When taken by mouth: Roman chamomile is commonly consumed in foods. But there isn't enough reliable information to know if Roman chamomile is safe to use in larger amounts as medicine.

When applied to the skin: Roman chamomile is possibly safe. Some people might have allergic reactions, causing itchy red skin.

When inhaled: Roman chamomile essential oil is possibly safe.

Pregnancy: Roman chamomile is likely unsafe when taken by mouth as medicine during pregnancy. Roman chamomile is believed to cause miscarriages. There isn't enough reliable information to know if it is safe when applied to the skin or when inhaled during pregnancy. Avoid using Roman chamomile if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Roman chamomile is safe to use when breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and stick to food amounts.

Allergy to ragweed and related plants: Roman chamomile may cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae family. Members of this family include ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and many others.

Interactions ?

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Dosing

There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of Roman chamomile might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.

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