Chamomile
- Case
- A
mother of a five-year-old calls you about her son’s upset
stomach and hives. He has a history of hayfever, and no history of serious gastrointestinal problems. He is not taking any medications and has never been hospitalized. When you ask about any herbs she may have administered, she reports giving him chamomile tea about an hour ago to help settle his stomach and his nerves after a bully had picked on him at the playground.
Which of the following is true about Chamomile?
Chamomile may have caused the hives and the reaction
should be reported to the FDA.
biochemical constituents supports the use of chamomile as a mild
spasmolytic, sedative and anti-inflammatory.
The major known toxicity of chamomile is ALLERGIC reactions which are unusual, but can be severe (including anaphylaxis).
Adverse events should
be reported to the FDA:
By telephone: 1 (800) FDA-1088
By fax: 1 (800) FDA-0178
Via Internet: http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/report/hcp.htm
All adverse events should be reported regardless of severity or proof of causality. Such reporting helps identify emerging public health problems associated with the use of herbs and other dietary supplements.
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ABOUT CHAMOMILE
Our chamomile page has: - An in-depth monograph
with references
A summary for clinicians
A handout for patients
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