Matricaria chamomilla
Key actions
Analgesic (pain relief)Anti-inflammatoryAntimicrobialAntispasmodicDigestive aidEmollient / skin-soothingSedative / sleep supportVulnerary (wound healing)Anxiolytic / calmingAntidepressant / mood supportAntidiabetic (blood-sugar lowering)
Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence
- Insomnia / sleeplessnessGood
- Menstrual crampsGood
- AnxietyModerate
- Arthritis / joint painModerate
- Low mood / depressionModerate
- Blood sugar / diabetes supportModerate
- Back painTraditional
- BloatingTraditional
- BruisingTraditional
- EczemaTraditional
- HeadacheTraditional
- IndigestionTraditional
- Infection (general)Traditional
- Inflammation (general)Traditional
- Muscle spasmTraditional
- Pain (general)Traditional
- Skin irritationTraditional
- WoundsTraditional
Selected studies & references
ReviewEffects of chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.) on sleep: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials (2024)
ReviewChamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.): A Review of Ethnomedicinal Use, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Uses (2022)
ReviewThe effect of chamomile on pain and menstrual bleeding in primary dysmenorrhea: a systematic review (2021)
ReviewA systematic review study of therapeutic effects of Matricaria recutita chamomile (chamomile) (2016)
ReviewA review of the bioactivity and potential health benefits of chamomile tea (Matricaria recutita L.) (2006)
All 24 studies in the Knowledge Finder →
Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.