Plants and Flowers

Chamomile: precautions and interactions

September 19th, 2007

Herbs are considered the harmless way to strengthen the body and treat disease. Nevertheless, herbs can have evident side effects and can interact with other herbs, supplements, or drugs. Herbs, as any other medications, should be taken with care, and in compliance with prescriptions and dosage.

Roman chamomile is considered usually harmless. However, Chamomile may worsen asthma, so people with this disease should not take it.
Pregnant women should not take it because of the risk of miscarriage.
People with allergy to asters, daisies, chrysanthemums, or ragweed, may also be allergic to chamomile.
Highly concentrated chamomile tea may cause vomiting.

This herb may increase the risk of bleeding if taken with anticoagulant medicines.
It can also increase the effect of demulcents and alcohol.


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