Synopsis

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

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) has a long history of use in traditional medicine for a variety of ailments, including respiratory congestion and sinus issues. In folk medicine, chamomile is often used as an herbal steam inhalation or in teas to help alleviate congestion symptoms. The primary rationale is that chamomile contains volatile oils, such as bisabolol and chamazulene, which may have mild anti-inflammatory and soothing effects on mucous membranes. There are also anecdotal reports of chamomile's steam helping to loosen mucus and provide symptomatic relief.

However, scientific evidence supporting chamomile's effectiveness specifically for sinus congestion is limited. Some small studies and in vitro research suggest chamomile's anti-inflammatory properties could be beneficial for mucosal irritation, but robust clinical trials are lacking. The use of chamomile steam inhalation is primarily grounded in traditional practice rather than modern evidence-based medicine. Most available research focuses on chamomile's effects on anxiety, sleep, and gastrointestinal disorders, rather than its impact on sinus congestion. Thus, while chamomile's use for congestion is established in folk traditions, it is not strongly supported by scientific studies, warranting a relatively low evidence score.

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