Evidence supporting the use of: Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
For the health condition: Colic (adults)

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Synopsis

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

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) has a long-standing history of traditional use in European and other herbal medicine systems for a variety of digestive complaints, including colic in adults. The herb is commonly prepared as a tea or extract, and its use for digestive issues dates back centuries. Chamomile is believed to exert mild antispasmodic, carminative, and soothing effects on the gastrointestinal tract, which could theoretically relieve symptoms of colic, such as abdominal pain and cramping. Historical texts and folk medicine practices frequently mention chamomile as a remedy for stomach discomfort, flatulence, and digestive upset, which encompasses what is often described as "colic" in adults.

However, scientific validation for chamomile's efficacy specifically in adult colic is limited. While some clinical studies have evaluated chamomile for general dyspepsia and gastrointestinal symptoms, robust, high-quality trials targeting adult colic are lacking. Most of the available evidence is anecdotal or derived from traditional use rather than modern clinical research. As a result, the support for chamomile in this context is primarily traditional, with limited scientific backing, justifying a moderate evidence rating.

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