Evidence supporting the use of: Chamomile (unspecified)
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 for soothing irritability, particularly in the context of mild nervous tension, restlessness, and irritability in both children and adults. Its use can be traced back to ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian medicine, where chamomile infusions were commonly prescribed for their calming and relaxing effects. In traditional European herbalism, chamomile tea was frequently used to “calm the nerves” and help manage mood disturbances, including irritability and mild agitation.

Modern scientific validation for chamomile’s specific effect on irritability is limited. Most clinical research has focused on chamomile’s anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) and mild sedative effects, with some evidence suggesting benefit for generalized anxiety disorder and sleep disturbances. However, these studies do not directly assess irritability as a primary outcome. The calming effects observed anecdotally and in tradition may plausibly extend to reducing irritability, but this remains largely inferential. A few animal studies suggest chamomile extracts may have central nervous system depressant effects, which could theoretically reduce irritability, but human clinical data are lacking.

In summary, chamomile’s use for irritability is primarily supported by tradition, with indirect scientific support via its broader calming properties. Robust clinical trials examining chamomile specifically for irritability are currently lacking.

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