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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Chamomile (Matricaria recutita or Chamaemelum nobile) is a medicinal herb traditionally used for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and mild sedative properties. Its use in supporting or treating systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is grounded primarily in traditional herbal medicine rather than robust scientific evidence. Historically, chamomile has been used to manage symptoms such as anxiety, mild pain, and digestive issues, which can also occur in lupus patients. Additionally, inflammation is a major component of lupus pathology, and chamomile’s traditional use as an anti-inflammatory agent has led some to speculate about potential benefits in lupus.

However, scientific studies specifically examining the efficacy of chamomile for lupus are lacking. Most evidence supporting anti-inflammatory effects comes from in vitro or animal studies, not from clinical trials in lupus patients. Chamomile contains several bioactive compounds, including apigenin, which has demonstrated anti-inflammatory properties in laboratory settings. Nevertheless, there are no high-quality human studies confirming benefit in SLE, nor is chamomile a recognized or recommended treatment in lupus management guidelines.

In summary, chamomile is sometimes used by lupus patients for symptomatic relief, primarily based on traditional use and anecdotal reports. The evidence for its effectiveness in treating or supporting lupus is minimal and not scientifically validated. Patients should consult healthcare providers before using chamomile, especially since herbal supplements can interact with medications commonly used in lupus management.

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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