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Chamomile is a member of the aster and sunflower family, a favourite herb for centuries. Chamomile has been used as an herbal remedy since the time of Hippocrates, the father of medicine, in 500 BC. Chamomile is probably best known as a tea to calm an upset stomach , heartburn, nausea, and vomiting. or to help with sleep. Chamomile is one of the most widely used for promoting sleep and treating insomnia. It is often used in teas and topical products formulated for the hair and skin. A mouth rinse with chamomile might relieve mouth sores . When used on the skin, chamomile might help with skin irritation and wound healing.Chamomile is often used to treat mild skin irritations, including sunburn, rashes, sores, and even eye inflammations. Some preliminary studies that evaluated the efficacy of chamomile mouthwash found that it significantly reduced gingivitis and plaque in comparison to controls, probably because of its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities.