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

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Synopsis

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

Chamomile (Matricaria recutita or Chamomilla recutita) has a long history of traditional use for various skin conditions, including blisters. In folk medicine, chamomile preparations—such as teas, poultices, or topical ointments—have been applied to skin irritations, wounds, and blisters to promote healing and reduce inflammation. The rationale behind this use lies in chamomile's known anti-inflammatory, mild antiseptic, and soothing properties. Several historical texts and ethnobotanical sources document the topical application of chamomile for minor wounds, burns, and skin eruptions, which would include blisters.

Scientifically, chamomile contains bioactive compounds such as apigenin, chamazulene, and bisabolol, which exhibit anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects in laboratory studies. However, there is only limited direct clinical research specifically evaluating chamomile's efficacy for treating blisters. Most available evidence is anecdotal or extrapolated from broader studies on wound healing and dermatitis. A few small studies and case reports suggest potential benefits for skin healing, but these are not robust or specific enough to warrant a higher evidence rating.

In summary, the use of chamomile for blisters is primarily justified by traditional practice rather than strong scientific validation. While chamomile's properties may logically support its use for soothing irritated skin and potentially aiding blister healing, more focused clinical research is needed to confirm its efficacy for this specific indication.

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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