Evidence supporting the use of: Chamomile (not specified)
For the health condition: Irritability

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Synopsis

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

Chamomile has a long history of traditional use as a calming herb to help alleviate symptoms of irritability, particularly in European and Middle Eastern herbal medicine. Traditionally, both German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) and Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) have been used in teas, tinctures, and baths to soothe nerves, reduce restlessness, and promote relaxation in both children and adults. Historical texts and folk remedies often cite chamomile as a gentle sedative and anxiolytic, which could indirectly address irritability associated with nervousness, stress, or mild insomnia.

From a scientific standpoint, while chamomile has been studied for its anxiolytic and mild sedative properties, there is limited direct research specifically addressing its effects on irritability. Some small clinical studies and animal research suggest that chamomile extracts may have calming effects due to compounds such as apigenin, which binds to benzodiazepine receptors in the brain. However, these studies generally focus on anxiety or sleep disturbances rather than irritability as a primary outcome.

In summary, while chamomile’s use for irritability is primarily supported by tradition and historical practice, there is only modest scientific evidence pointing to its potential effectiveness, mostly extrapolated from its anxiolytic and calming properties rather than direct studies on irritability itself.

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