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Chamomile Benefits (According to Ayurveda)

How Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Recipes with Chamomile: Chamomile, Lemon & Honey Tea
Recipes with Chamomile: Chamomile, Lemon & Honey Tea
Chamomile infuses your tea with a delicious floral aroma that is warm, light & airy. Its smell is reminiscent of apples, first noted by the Greeks, who named it 'ground-apple' (kamai=ground & melon=apple).

Improve Sluggish Digestion

Chamomile's bitter and aromatic tastes are perfectly combined to penetrate and dry up mucus in the GI tract, to stimulate digestion, and to expel gas. To this effect it may be combined with other digestive stimulants like ginger to reduce all forms of sluggish digestion, from acid reflux to loss of appetite.

Muscle Tonic for Early Spring Stiffness

The stimulating combination of chamomile, honey, & lemon warm up your metabolism in early spring. You can experience the warmth of honey as a mild pungency that stimulates your tongue, raises your heart rate, and warms entire body after consumption. Lemon and chamomile liquefy stagnant lymph, reducing not only swelling in lymph nodes, but flush heaviness and stiffness out of the muscles. Your limbs will begin to feel light and agile as Chamomile's mild analgesic properties provide further muscle relief. It ability to dry up excess spring moisture from mucus membranes is all the more magnified by its diuretic nature.

Relaxing for the Mind

Chamomile is known for its ability to soothe an anxious Kapha mind, as the aromatic qualities relax and refresh your nervous system, coaxing your body to sleep. As an antispasmodic, Its muscle relaxing properties are useful in headaches due to colicky blood vessels. But be careful! These soothing qualities of chamomile are easily outdone by the dryness it provokes in Vata constitutions. It's diuretic qualities may wake you up in the middle of the night. needing to visit the bathroom.

Other Uses

Chamomile oil is often added to massage oils to relieve pain. Chamomile tea bags are dipped in water, then placed on the eye to reduce inflammation and swelling.

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Is Chamomile Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

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AYURVEDA'S GUIDE TO VITALITY & WHOLESOME NOURISHMENT

Your Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body and your specific imbalances. With an Ayurvedic diet you feel joy and satisfaction because what you are eating truly nourishes and balances you. Disease results from diets and lifestyles that are incompatible with your nature. By eating a personalized diet matched to your body, you experience optimal health. See How it Works.
SERVING SIZE: 1 tsp
SPECIES: Matricaria chamomilla
FAMILY: Asteraceae

EAT IN: SPRING

Metabolic Nature of Chamomile

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INCREASES
Guna Help

Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)

Functional Ayurveda helps you assess imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating these characteristics weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which characteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct imbalances before you get sick. Every characteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite characteristic.

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LIQUEFIED

ABOUT LIQUEFIED BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.

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LIGHT

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Lightness is identified by reduced weight.

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TASTES
Taste Help

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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BITTER

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes, laxative, and drying.

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PUNGENT

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

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DOSHAS
Dosha Help

The Three Doshas / Body Types

According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine, people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person. Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness. Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency. Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses. The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.

The 3 functional body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Vata aggravating
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Subtaste:
Aromatic

AROMATIC

Herbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.

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Moves Energy:
Outward

OUTWARD

Outward-moving substances stimulate circulation, push heat towards the skin, or are stimulating.

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Family: Asteraceae
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Chamomile
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Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

Carminative

STRONG CARMINATIVE

Stimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward. Carminatives typically expel gas by relaxing the muscles of the intestines.

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Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Spleen Tonic

SPLEEN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.

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Stomachic

STOMACHIC

An herb that increases appetite or settles a nauseas or nervous stomach. These generally increase the digestive fire, therefore relieving symptoms of sluggish or difficult digestion.

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Makes You Tired

MAKES-YOU-TIRED

Induces drowsiness and promotes sound sleep.

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Nerve Relaxant Grounding

NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDING

Encourages feelings of stability and heaviness. Makes you feel settled, mentally relaxed. Mildly sedates the nervous system to ease stress. Can bring a spacey or anxious person back to earth. Reduces agitation, irritation, stress and racing thoughts.

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Analgesic

ANALGESIC

Pain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.

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Anxiolytic

ANXIOLYTIC

Herbs that help people suffering from anxiety or panic. They promote a state of calm and often improve sleep. Most anxiolytic herbs are also nervines.

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Boosts Gaba

BOOSTS-GABA

GABA, or gamma-aminobutyric acid, reduces nerve excitability. It is the body's primary inhibitory neurotransmitter. Thus, it promotes relaxation, calm, and sleep.

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Nervine

NERVINE

Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.

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Sedative

SEDATIVE

Sedative herbs create a sense of calm in the mind and body by specifically calming or quieting the nervous system. Excellent for anxiety, stress and chronic pain.

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Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.

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Skin Tonic

SKIN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens and nourishes skin, improving tone, color, moisture and complexion.

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Vulnerary

VULNERARY

An herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).

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Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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Immune Calming

IMMUNE-CALMING

Herbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.

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Blood Thinner

BLOOD-THINNER

Herbs that thin the blood. Helpful for people with heart disease or clogged circulation.

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Vasodilator

VASODILATOR

A vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.

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Emmenagogue

EMMENAGOGUE

Herbs which stimulate menstruation. Emmenagogues are used for scanty menstruation, to relieve menstrual pain, and improve blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus.

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Antispasmodic

ANTISPASMODIC

Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.

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Other:
Constituents:
Rosmarinic Acid

ROSMARINIC-ACID

Inhibits autoantibodies from binding to TSH receptors in the thyroid.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Chamomile

Turmeric

Turmeric has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Digestive, Skin-tonic, Vulnerary, Analgesic, Blood-thinner, Emmenagogue, Spleen-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Carminative, Immune-calming, Vasodilator

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Saffron

Saffron has these Actions in Common

Blood-thinner, Digestive, Sedative, Stomachic, Carminative, Emmenagogue, Skin-tonic, Anxiolytic, Diaphoretic, Nervine, Spleen-tonic

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Mint

Mint has these Actions in Common

Stomachic, Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic, Nervine, Vasodilator, Anxiolytic, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Analgesic, Carminative, Immune-calming

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Cloves

Cloves has these Actions in Common

Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic, Nervine, Anxiolytic, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Analgesic, Carminative, Nerve-relaxant-grounding

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Basil

Basil has these Actions in Common

Spleen-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Carminative, Immune-calming, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic, Nervine, Anxiolytic, Digestive

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Ginger (Fresh)

Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

Analgesic, Blood-thinner, Nervine, Vasodilator, Anti-inflammatory, Carminative, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Digestive, Stomachic

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Rosemary

Rosemary has these Actions in Common

Stomachic, Analgesic, Digestive, Nervine, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Emmenagogue, Spleen-tonic, Diaphoretic, Immune-calming

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Mustard

Mustard has these Actions in Common

Carminative, Emmenagogue, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Digestive, Vasodilator

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Lavender

Lavender has these Actions in Common

Anxiolytic, Nervine, Vulnerary, Analgesic, Boosts-gaba, Sedative, Antispasmodic, Makes-you-tired, Vasodilator

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Nutmeg

Nutmeg has these Actions in Common

Analgesic, Carminative, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Digestive, Sedative, Anxiolytic, Makes-you-tired, Spleen-tonic

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Chamomile

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

Anxiolytic, Stomachic, Boosts-gaba, Vasodilator, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue, Immune-calming, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Anti-inflammatory, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Sedative

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Dong Quai

Dong Quai has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Vasodilator, Blood-thinner, Boosts-gaba, Carminative, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Analgesic, Immune-calming, Anti-inflammatory, Nervine

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Hops

Hops has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Sedative, Anxiolytic, Boosts-gaba, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Immune-calming, Analgesic, Nervine

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Kava Kava

Kava Kava has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Sedative, Antispasmodic, Anxiolytic, Boosts-gaba, Digestive, Makes-you-tired, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Analgesic, Nervine

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Lemon Balm

Lemon Balm has these Actions in Common

Analgesic, Sedative, Antispasmodic, Vasodilator, Anxiolytic, Boosts-gaba, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Immune-calming, Nervine

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Mugwort

Mugwort has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Stomachic, Antispasmodic, Boosts-gaba, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Analgesic, Nervine

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Angelica

Angelica has these Actions in Common

Analgesic, Stomachic, Antispasmodic, Vasodilator, Blood-thinner, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Immune-calming, Nervine

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Yarrow

Yarrow has these Actions in Common

Carminative, Diaphoretic, Immune-calming, Stomachic, Analgesic, Vasodilator, Anti-inflammatory, Vulnerary, Antispasmodic, Blood-thinner

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Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common

Anxiolytic, Boosts-gaba, Immune-calming, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nervine, Analgesic, Sedative, Anti-inflammatory, Vulnerary, Antispasmodic

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Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender Essential Oil has these Actions in Common

Nervine, Sedative, Vasodilator, Analgesic, Vulnerary, Antispasmodic, Anxiolytic, Boosts-gaba, Makes-you-tired

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Wild Ginger

Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common

Analgesic, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Immune-calming, Spleen-tonic

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Impact of Chamomile

In each clinical research trial below, students from the Joyful Belly School of Ayurveda ate the selected food for 3 days and reported the pharmacological effects. See other clinical research trials for diet & herbs at Joyful Belly.

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

How did Chamomile affect your temperature?

0
9
26
29
2
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect your ear temperature?

5
58
3
HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

SweatHow did Chamomile affect your sweat quantity?

2
5
44
14
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

SkinHow did Chamomile affect the tones / color of your skin?

0
4
9
0
53
Yellower/GreenerPalerRedderGrayerNo Change
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect the color of your tongue body? *This question refers to the tongue itself, not the coating.

7
17
0
42
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect the swelling or size of your tongue body?

9
13
44
More Swelling (larger/fatter)Less Swelling (smaller/thinner)No Change
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

DigestionFor help analyzing your digestion, see overview of Digestive Health How did Chamomile

4
16
29
14
3
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect your digestion speed? *This can be gauged by how quickly you feel hungry after eating and how quickly you eliminate your meal.

2
22
32
9
1
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

TOXINS

How did Chamomile affect the amount of your gas & bloating?

4
21
30
8
3
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect the intensity of your stool smell?

0
8
47
10
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect the thickness & size (surface area) of your tongue coating?

6
14
37
6
3
Much smaller/thinner coatingSlightly less coatingSameSlightly larger/thicker coatingMuch larger coating
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect the color of your tongue coating?

7
1
5
13
40
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect your throat soreness?

8
47
11
More soreNo ChangeLess sore
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect the intensity of your urine smell?

1
5
49
11
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

2
2
55
7
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect the intensity of your sweat smell?

2
4
53
7
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect your acne?

2
55
9
More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect the shade of your freckles/moles?

1
65
0
DarkerNo ChangeLighter
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

2
1
0
0
4
Redder/BloodshotYellowerGrayerBrownerWhiter
59
No Change
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect the shade / color of your lower eyelid?

0
3
63
0
More green/dark greenMore purpleNo ChangeLess green/purple
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

HYDRATION

UrineHow did Chamomile affect your urine frequency/quantity?

0
7
29
20
10
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect the dryness of your skin?

22
4
40
DrierOilierNo Change
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect the puffiness of your lower eyelid?

6
46
14
PuffierNo ChangeLess Puffy
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect the cracks on your tongue?

1
8
41
14
2
Much more/larger/longer cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly lessMuch less/smaller/shorter cracks
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

FLUID-THICKNESS

How did Chamomile affect your ear pressure?

4
56
6
More pressureNo ChangeLess pressure
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

RespiratoryHow did Chamomile affect your level of sinus congestion?

7
46
13
More congestionNo ChangeLess congestion
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

8
37
21
More thickNo ChangeLess thick
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Chamomile affect your energy levels?

9
21
21
13
2
Much less energySlightly less energySameSlightly more energyMuch more energy
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect your muscle tension?

9
31
19
6
1
Much less tensionSlightly less tensionSameSlightly more tensionMuch more tension
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect your anxiety levels?

8
42
12
3
1
Much less anxietySlightly less anxietySameSlightly more anxietyMuch more anxiety
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect the movement or stillness of your tongue as you hold it out?

19
45
2
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

DIGESTION

DigestionFor help analyzing your digestion, see overview of Digestive Health How did Chamomile

4
16
29
14
3
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect burning sensations in your digestive tract (do not include acid reflux)?

5
17
36
8
0
Much reliefSlight reliefSameSlightly more burningMuch more burning
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect your digestion speed? *This can be gauged by how quickly you feel hungry after eating and how quickly you eliminate your meal.

2
22
32
9
1
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect the amount of your gas & bloating?

4
21
30
8
3
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

TONGUE

How did Chamomile affect the cracks on your tongue?

1
8
41
14
2
Much more/larger/longer cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly lessMuch less/smaller/shorter cracks
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect the color of your tongue body? *This question refers to the tongue itself, not the coating.

7
17
0
42
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect the swelling or size of your tongue body?

9
13
44
More Swelling (larger/fatter)Less Swelling (smaller/thinner)No Change
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect the thickness & size (surface area) of your tongue coating?

6
14
37
6
3
Much smaller/thinner coatingSlightly less coatingSameSlightly larger/thicker coatingMuch larger coating
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect the color of your tongue coating?

7
1
5
13
40
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect the movement or stillness of your tongue as you hold it out?

19
45
2
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

STOOL

How did Chamomile affect your stool consistency?

3
13
32
18
0
Much softerSlightly softerSameSlightly harderMuch harder
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect your stool frequency/quantity?

2
10
38
13
3
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect your stool color?

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2
3
3
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More yellowMore grayMore greenMore orangeSame
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect the intensity of your stool smell?

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8
47
10
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect your stool lightness?

1
15
44
5
1
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly darkerMuch darker
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

URINE

How did Chamomile affect the shade of your urine?

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10
35
11
0
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly DarkerMuch Darker
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect your urine clarity?

5
41
20
More cloudySameMore clear
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect the intensity of your urine smell?

1
5
49
11
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

2
2
55
7
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

UrineHow did Chamomile affect your urine frequency/quantity?

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7
29
20
10
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

SWEAT

SweatHow did Chamomile affect your sweat quantity?

2
5
44
14
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect the intensity of your sweat smell?

2
4
53
7
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

SKIN

How did Chamomile affect your acne?

2
55
9
More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

SkinHow did Chamomile affect the tones / color of your skin?

0
4
9
0
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Yellower/GreenerPalerRedderGrayerNo Change
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect the dryness of your skin?

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4
40
DrierOilierNo Change
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect the shade of your freckles/moles?

1
65
0
DarkerNo ChangeLighter
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

EYE

How did Chamomile affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

2
1
0
0
4
Redder/BloodshotYellowerGrayerBrownerWhiter
59
No Change
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

VisionHow did Chamomile affect your vision clarity?

0
7
58
1
0
Much less clearSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more clear
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect the shade / color of your lower eyelid?

0
3
63
0
More green/dark greenMore purpleNo ChangeLess green/purple
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect the puffiness of your lower eyelid?

6
46
14
PuffierNo ChangeLess Puffy
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

ENT

How did Chamomile affect your ear pressure?

4
56
6
More pressureNo ChangeLess pressure
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

RespiratoryHow did Chamomile affect your level of sinus congestion?

7
46
13
More congestionNo ChangeLess congestion
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect your throat soreness?

8
47
11
More soreNo ChangeLess sore
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

8
37
21
More thickNo ChangeLess thick
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect your ear temperature?

5
58
3
HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

SYSTEMIC

How did Chamomile affect your temperature?

0
9
26
29
2
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect your energy levels?

9
21
21
13
2
Much less energySlightly less energySameSlightly more energyMuch more energy
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect your anxiety levels?

8
42
12
3
1
Much less anxietySlightly less anxietySameSlightly more anxietyMuch more anxiety
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect your muscle tension?

9
31
19
6
1
Much less tensionSlightly less tensionSameSlightly more tensionMuch more tension
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

HEART

How did Chamomile affect your heart pain/pressure/cramping?

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8
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3
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect your heart rate?

1
30
30
5
0
Much slowerSlightly slowerSameSlightly fasterMuch faster
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)

How did Chamomile affect your heart rhythm?

1
54
11
More palpitationsSameLess palpitations
Total Responses: 66 Study ID:147 (2023-11-04 - 2023-11-18)


Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine.

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Chamomile may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any food for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.

HOW DOES EATING AYURVEDICALLY MAKE YOU FEEL?

Eating Ayurvedically makes you feel nourished and energized. Food digests with ease when right for your body type (dosha). Healthy digestion is seen as the cornerstone of well-being in Ayurveda. Healthy digestion generally prevents illness. If you do get sick, a strong digestive fire reduces the severity of illness and increases your resilience. It also improves your mood. Once you begin eating Ayurvedically, you will feel refreshed, vital and strong.

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About John Joseph Immel

About the Author

John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University.

John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 7 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language.

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