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Roman Chamomile
Important safety information: Avoid with allergy to plants in the daisy family; pregnancy and breastfeeding safety is not established.
Herbal actions
- Bitter digestive
- carminative
- antispasmodic
- mild calming
Traditional and practitioner uses
These uses are presented for historical and educational context. They are not treatment claims.
- Mild indigestion
- Bloating and flatulence
- Temporary loss of appetite
Main constituents
Angelate esters in volatile oil, flavonoids, sesquiterpene lactones, phenolic acids
Preparation overview
Tea: Covered infusion. Infuse flowers covered. Roman chamomile is noticeably more bitter than German chamomile.
Liquid extract reference: 1:5
Preparation strengths are not interchangeable. Open the interactive guide for the complete evidence notes and sources available for this herb.
Herbilous provides educational information only. It does not diagnose, prescribe, or replace professional medical advice. Seek urgent care for severe or worsening symptoms.