Herb Of The Week - Chamomile - Roman - German Commission E Monograph

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Römische Kamillenblüten

 

Published November 25, 1993.

 

 

Name of Drug

 

 

Chamomillae romanae flos, Roman chamomile.

 

 

Composition of Drug

 

 

Roman chamomile consists of the dried flowers of the cultivated double

flowered variety of Chamaemelum nobile (L.) Allioni (syn. Anthemis

nobilis L.) [Fam. Asteraceae], as well as preparations thereof.

 

 

Pharmacological Properties, Pharmacokinetics, Toxicology

 

 

Not known.

 

Clinical Data

 

 

1. Uses

 

 

 

1. Uses as a result of evaluation:

None.

 

2. Claimed uses which have been negatively evaluated:

Preparations of Roman chamomile are used for feeling of fullness,

bloating and mild spasmodic gastrointestinal disturbances, inflammation

of the oral and pharyngeal cavities, gastritis, nasal catarrh, and

sinusitis, as well as externally for eczemas, wounds and inflammations.

 

In combinations, preparations of Roman chamomile are used for liver and

gallbladder diseases, cholelithiasis, fatty liver, chronic heartburn,

loss of appetite, feeling of fullness, bloating, upset stomach,

digestive disturbances, Roemheld's syndrome, fermentative dyspepsia,

dyspepsia of infants, spastic constipation, as a " blood purification

remedy, " as a general tonic during puberty and menopause, as a

preventative for menstrual discomforts, for missed periods, painful,

insufficient or irregular periods, as well as steam baths for catarrh of

the frontal sinus, hay fever, swellings of the nasal and pharyngeal

mucosa, inflammation of the ears, and externally for wounds, burns,

frostbite, diaper rash on infants and toddlers, decubitus and

hemorrhoids.

 

The effectiveness of the claimed indications is not documented.

 

 

2. Risks

 

 

Not to be used if allergies to Roman chamomile and other composites

exist.

 

The sensitization potency is moderate, the frequency rare. There are

case reports on allergic reactions. Cross reactions with yarrow, German

chamomile, lettuce and chrysanthemum have been experimentally observed.

Occasionally, a positive reaction to Roman chamomile has been seen in

individuals allergic to composites.

 

One case of anaphylactic shock after ingestion of Roman chamomile tea

has been observed. The occurrence of rhinitis is possible in individuals

with atopic allergy to mugwort.

 

 

Evaluation

 

 

Since the effectiveness for the claimed uses is not documented, a

therapeutic application cannot be recommended. There is no concern for

the use of the herb as a brightening agent (1 percent) in tea mixtures,

if the allergic risk is declared.