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Matricaria chamomilla
- German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
- Also called: camomile, Hungarian chamomile, wild chamomile, or scented mayweed. Is a subset of chamomile.
- Used in: Vaginal steaming
- Claimed to: calm frayed nerves, treat stomach problems, relieve muscle spasms, treat skin conditions, treat mild infections, treat chest colds, treat sore throats, treat abscesses, treat gingivitis, treat anxiety, treat insomnia, teat psoriasis, treat acne and eczema, treat first-degree burns, treat ulcerative colitis, treat stomach ulcers, treat chickenpox, treat diaper rash, and treat colic.<wiki/List_of_medicinal_plants#cite_note-UMMGermanchamomile-60">
- Beneficial effects:
- Animal studies have shown that German chamomile reduces inflammation, speeds wound healing, reduces muscle spasms, and serves as a mild sedative to help with sleep. Test tube studies have shown that chamomile can kill bacteria, fungus, and viruses. Very few studies exist to see if the same is true in people.<wiki/List_of_medicinal_plants#cite_note-UMMGermanchamomile-60">
- One (out of one) controlled study suggests that chamomile may help reduce the effects of anxiety disorder.<wiki/List_of_medicinal_plants#cite_note-UMMGermanchamomile-60"><wiki/List_of_medicinal_plants#cite_note-theherbbook-7">
- Two studies suggest German chamomile may reduce eczema.<wiki/List_of_medicinal_plants#cite_note-UMMGermanchamomile-60">
- Non-reliable effects:
- No large and reliable studies have shown chamomile to help with indigestion.<wiki/List_of_medicinal_plants#cite_note-UMMGermanchamomile-60">
- Studies report mixed results for German chamomile as prevention against mouth sores resulting from radiation or chemotherapy.<wiki/List_of_medicinal_plants#cite_note-UMMGermanchamomile-60">
Mentha pulegium
- Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium)
- Used for: inducing abortion, inducing menstruation and menstrual pain, nausea, "nervous conditions" and headache.<wiki/List_of_medicinal_plants#cite_note-theherbbook-7"> There is no evidence to support the effectiveness of pennyroyal for anything besides abortions<wiki/List_of_medicinal_plants#cite_note-175">
- Harmful effects: The essential oil is toxic to the liver and lung, and can be fatal if ingested.<wiki/List_of_medicinal_plants#cite_note-dietz-140">
Mentha piperita
- Peppermint oil (Mentha piperita)
- Used for: nervousness, insomnia, cramps, coughs, migraine, gastrointestinal problems, headache, and vomiting<wiki/List_of_medicinal_plants#cite_note-theherbbook-7">
- Harmful effects: may include heartburn, and, more rarely, nausea, vomiting, headache, flushing, mouth irritation/sores, severe stomach/abdominal pain, and anal burning during bouts of diarrhea.<wiki/List_of_medicinal_plants#cite_note-176"><wiki/List_of_medicinal_plants#cite_note-177">
- Primrose oil: See Evening primrose oil.
Melaleuca alternifolia
- Tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia)
- Used for: (and is effective for) fungal infections, acne, and athlete's foot (topical application).<wiki/List_of_medicinal_plants#cite_note-tto-208"> Tea tree oil is, however, less effective than medications for curing athlete's foot.<wiki/List_of_medicinal_plants#cite_note-tto-208">
- Harmful effects: Side effects may include skin irritation and swelling, and "in people with acne, it can sometimes cause skin dryness, itching, stinging, burning, and redness."<wiki/List_of_medicinal_plants#cite_note-tto-208"> Applying products containing both tea tree and lavender oil to prepubescent boys may cause gynecomastia (larger breasts).<wiki/List_of_medicinal_plants#cite_note-tto-208"> Tea tree oil is highly toxic when ingested, even in small quantities, so it should never be taken by mouth.