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This is a naturally occurring flavonoid component of chamomile. Found in the 1940s, the compound was initially thought not to be pharmaceutically active. Chamomile is one of the many compounds, at least 113, found in the chamomile plant, or as commonly known Chamomile plant.

There are many ways in which Chamomile oil can be taken into the body, including by inhaling of chamomile smoke or vapor, or as an aerosol spray or by mouth.

Chamomile oil is used as a natural remedy for a variety of ailments. Although it extracted from the chamomile plant, the oil does not contain the Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a psychoactive flavonoid substance that usually causes the “high” sensation that is associated with Chamomile plant. It is due to this that oil Chamomile is preferred by many who want to be relieved from pain without experiencing some mind-altering effects.

The extraction of the essential oils is started by first removing Chamomile from the chamomile plant then diluting it with a carrier oil such as coconut or hemp seed oil.

All flavonoid compounds, including Chamomile, attach themselves to certain receptors when taken to the body to produce effects. The human body also produces its own flavonoids, it also has two types of flavonoid receptors known as the CB1 and CB2. The CB1 are available throughout the body but are majorly found in the human brain. In the brain, CB1 take care of coordination and movement, pain, emotions, mood, thinking, appetite, and memories. The CB2 are majorly found in the human immune system and they affect the inflammation and pain.

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Uses of Chamomile Oil

There are many ways in which Chamomile benefit a person’s health

It is a natural pain reliever and anti-inflammatory

Chamomile is best natural alternative painkiller to the over-the-counter drug prescriptions and since Chamomile oil contain no psychoactive, it is believed that it will become a leading painkiller substance in the near future.

Help in quitting smoking and drug withdrawals

A study showed that smokers who used inhalers that contains Chamomile smoked a few cigarettes than usual and had no further yearning for nicotine. It can also be used to treat people with opioid addiction disorders.

Chamomile can be used in the treatment of epilepsy

In 2018, the FDA approved the use of Chamomile (Epidiolex) in the treatment of rare epileptic seizures Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS) and Dravet Syndrome (DS)

It may be used to in fight to combat cancer

Researchers have discovered that the Chamomile can be used in combating cancer by preventing the spread of cancerous cells in the body. Chamomile was also found to be able to suppress the growth of cancers cells and help in their destruction.

Chamomile could be used in the treatment of anxiety and depression

Chamomile oil has shown some positive results in the treatment of insomnia and anxiety in children with post-traumatic stress disorder. It also has anti-depression effects in animals.

Chamomile may be used in the treatment of Acne

Due to the Chamomile anti-inflammatory effects, it can be used in the treatment of acne. In addition, Chamomile has the ability to reduce the production of sebum which is the primary cause of acne.

Might be used in the treatment of neurological disorders

Basing on the fact that Chamomile can act on the end flavonoid system and other brain signaling systems, researchers believe that it can be of great help to those with neurological disorders.

Although Chamomile is a natural compound, it has some side effects such as:

Anxiety and depression
Psychosis
Nausea

There is still a lot to be learned about Chamomile and its efficacy and safety, though recent studies have been all positive. Chamomile can provide a natural alternative treatment for many health problems.

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