4 Best Chamomile Supplements (Chamomilla recutita)
- Formula for digestion
- Contains a patented probiotic blend complemented with fennel and chamomile
- Formula for heart and blood vessels
- Contains motherwort, hawthorn, chamomile and lavender, among others
- Formula for better sleep
- Contains hops, chamomile, lemon balm, valerian and oat
- Formula for respiratory tract and immune system
- Contains elderberry, chamomile and thyme
Chamomile is a well-known and popular herb with a long history of use. In particular, it is used to support digestion and immunity and, together with Valerian, for sleep.
What is chamomile good for?
Chamomile (Chamomilla recutita) contains essential oils along with several active ingredients such as apigenin, chamazulene and bisabolol.
Chamomile offers several benefits but is mainly used because of favorable effects on the digestion and its contribution to the normal functioning of the immune system.*
The simultaneous use of chamomile and valerian is mainly used to support sleep.*
Chamomile (Chamomilla recutita) has the following uses*:
* EU approval health claim(s) pending.
What is Chamomile?
Chamomile is a unique European herb with a long history of use: it is said that the ancient Egyptians were already familiar with its effects. Its use was common in the Middle Ages.
Kamille has beautiful fresh flower petals and a yellow center and belongs to the composite family. This name comes from the word composition, which means that the plant is a collection of all small flowers that grow very close together in a camomile.
Chamomile is an herb that has a wonderful apple scent. The herb has many uses but not in cooking. In particular, it is used as a tea, in extract or in personal care products.
There are 2 types of chamomile; the true, also called German Chamomile and the Roman Chamomile. The action and appearance are similar.
Written by: Liesbeth Thoen
Reviewed and edited by: Peter Smeets
Updated: December 8, 2022