Save On Traditional Medicinal’s 6X 16 Bag Org Chamomile Classic Tea + LavenderThe Combination Of Chamomile And Lavender With Lemon Balm Has Digestive And Nervous System Sedating Properties Useful For Nervous Stomach And Restlessness Associated With Upset Stomach. : (Note: This Product Description Is Informational Only. Always Check The Actual Product Label In Your Possession For The Most Accurate Ingredient Information Before Use. For Any Health Or Dietary Related Matter Always Consult Your Doctor Before Use.)6/16 BAG
What Do We Know About Safety?
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Chamomile is likely safe when used in amounts commonly found in teas. It might be safe when used orally for medicinal purposes over the short term. The long-term safety of using chamomile on the skin for medicinal purposes is unknown.
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Side effects are uncommon and may include nausea, dizziness, and allergic reactions. Rare cases of anaphylaxis (a life-threatening allergic reaction) have occurred in people who consumed or came into contact with chamomile products.
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People are more likely to experience allergic reactions to chamomile if they’re allergic to related plants such as ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, or daisies.
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Interactions between chamomile and cyclosporine (a drug used to prevent rejection of organ transplants) and warfarin (a blood thinner) have been reported, and there are theoretical reasons to suspect that chamomile might interact with other drugs as well. Talk to your health care provider before taking chamomile if you’re taking any type of medicine.
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Little is known about whether it’s safe to use chamomile during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Background
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There are two types of chamomile: German chamomile and Roman chamomile. This fact sheet focuses on German chamomile.
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Chamomile was described in ancient medical writings and was an important medicinal herb in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome.
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Today, chamomile is promoted for sleeplessness, anxiety, and gastrointestinal conditions such as upset stomach, gas, and diarrhea. It is also used topically for skin conditions and for mouth sores resulting from cancer treatment.
Background
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Lavender is native to countries in the Mediterranean region, including France, Spain, and Italy.
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The name lavender comes from the Latin verb “lavare,” meaning “to wash.” In ancient Rome, lavender was used as a bath additive.
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Lavender is used to flavor foods and beverages and as a fragrance ingredient in soaps and cosmetics. It is promoted as a dietary supplement for anxiety, depression, digestive symptoms, and other conditions. It is also promoted for topical use (application to the skin) and use in aromatherapy.
What Do We Know About Safety?
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Consumption of lavender in the amounts typically used in foods is likely to be safe. Short-term oral use in the amounts tested in studies of lavender for anxiety or other conditions may also be safe.
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The topical use of products containing lavender may cause allergic skin reactions in some people.
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A few cases of swelling of breast tissue have been reported in children who used topical products containing lavender. However, it’s unclear whether the lavender was responsible for the breast swelling, a condition that can have many causes.
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Little is known about whether it’s safe to use lavender during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
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One meta-analysis found 10% of people who consume lavender experience minor nausea (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-54529-9)
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One meta-analysis found 3% increase in risk of gastrointestinal problems compared to those in the placebo group. (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-54529-9)
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