Treats Colic and Diarrhea
Caffeinated drinks such as coffee and tea are known to stimulate the digestive system, making them inadvisable for those who suffer from colic and diarrhea. Switching to a caffeine-free alternative beverage is recommended, and one of the excellent options is chamomile tea.
A 1993 study found that 6 in 10 infants who suffered from colic experienced symptom relief after they consumed herbal teas, including chamomile. The infants in the study consumed 150 milliliters of herbal drinks up to three times a day. The study observed symptom relief after seven days.
Chamomile tea is also a good drink for those with upset stomachs and diarrhea. A 2014 study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology suggests that chamomile extract is a potent antidiarrheal and antioxidant. This finding affirms the effectiveness of chamomile tea and related products in the traditional treatment of diarrhea that comes with oxidative stress.
Chamomile decoction extract significantly creates dose-dependent protection against castor-oil-induced diarrhea and the accumulation of fluid in the intestines. In addition, the herbal extract appears to eliminate biochemical alterations associated with diarrhea. These reactions include the increase in malondialdehyde levels as well as the reduction of antioxidant enzyme activities, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase.
