Alternative therapies/medicines are widely used throughout the world to this day. Chamomile has been widely used for thousands of years by children and adults for multiple health conditions. Today, chamomile is used for drowsiness, anxiety, stomach upset, and can even be used topically for mouth ulcers that may occur due to cancer treatment. Other beneficial properties of chamomile include: anti-inflammatory, anti-stress, pain-relieving and antiseptic properties. This article will explore the beneficial uses of chamomile as a form of alternative medicine, the properties of chamomile, as well as the precautions, risks, and monitoring parameters associated with the use of chamomile. Chamomile is one of the oldest medicinal herbs used today. It belongs to the Asteraceae/Compositae family and is available in two different forms: German chamomile and Roman chamomile. Historically, the origin of the name Chamomile dates back to the Greeks who first noticed that the smell resembled that of apples and therefore called it “ground apples”. What gives Chamomile its medicinal properties are its dried flowers, which contain terpenoids and flavonoids (lipids and pigments of the plant). Additionally, chamomile oils are also used in cosmetics and aromatherapy with a distinct odor. Some traditional uses of chamomile include: antispasmodic and sedative use for gastric disorders and rheumatoid arthritis, treatment of parasitic worm infections, skin cleansing for ulcers or any skin condition and finally anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties to treat some health conditions such as colic , cystitis, fever, flatulence and vomiting. Chamomile comes in different preparations. Each preparation can provide different clinical benefits. For example... middle of paper... My family and I have used chamomile for certain health ailments such as conjunctiva of the eye, when fighting the common cold, as an antiseptic for mouth ulcers, and also as a form of anti-anxiety therapy. I have never used chamomile in any form other than tea, although I am aware that chamomile is available in different preparations such as cream and powder. Growing up, my family and I were firm believers in homeopathy and alternative therapies instead of taking over-the-counter medicine. medicinal. All I have learned about chamomile is that it is a natural herb that has many beneficial properties. Alternative and complementary medicines are beneficial to people of all ages and serve multiple purposes. I believe it is very important for people to be aware of existing homeopathic therapies because at one point it was all we had and it treated various health conditions.