EFFECTIVENESS OF CHAMOMILE (Matricaria chamomilla) OINTMENT IN REDUCING STRESS AND ANXIETY

It is commonly known that many people are suffering in some mental illnesses and one of these is anxiety. Anxiety is caused by fear of danger or misfortune. It can impact our physical health and mental health. Anxiety is difficult to cure because this is a battle of one person between himself to his or her own brain and we all know that brain does a very important role in our mental health.

This study is all about the effectiveness of chamomile as an ointment in terms of reducing anxiety. Chamomile is commonly regarded as a mild tranquilizer or sleep inducer. Its calming effects may be attributed to an antioxidant called apigenin. The study also aims to help people with anxiety to reduce it in a more convenient way. Chamomile is used by many people to help with sleep, as a mild sedative, and to lower anxiety. It is also used by some people for conditions caused by inflammation inside the body. As it turns out, studies have shown chamomile to be effective in aiding with relaxation, and also helping with anxiety, depression and insomnia.

The researcher think of an alternative way to reduce anxiety and choose chamomile because of its benefit to reduce anxiety and think of by making a product made of chamomile that will help those people with anxiety. Researchers also plan to made this in an ointment form so it can be used in a more convenient and beneficial way. Everyone is involved in this study especially those persons who encounters this kind of mental illness. Also to the family of researchers who supports the financial needs, understanding the situation and giving the researchers ample time and to those teachers who guide the researchers or will guide the researchers in this study. Of course the researchers who exert their time and effort conducting this study.

The researchers can conduct this study by consulting someone who has anxiety. The researchers can give a sample product making him or her use it to see the effect of the sample product given and the researchers must observe it. Whenever they are overthinking they can just rub it in their palm and smell the aromatic scent of chamomile that can ease their stress. It can also be used by rubbing it in their temple and wrist. The product itself will not be difficult for the user because it is just easy to use. They can use it when there are times that they're unable to see their psychiatrist, if they have one. Everyone who has anxiety will benefit this study because of the convenience of the product presented. We are implementing the use of organic or natural medication than those electronic or chemical medication. Furthermore, chamomile is not that expensive and it can be easily found in some countries and it is an advantage.

If they like this product because of the result, they may recommend this product to others that would come up an effortless treatment. If this study may be proven to be true then it will not only benefit those people who has serious problem with anxiety but also further the future researchers. As well as the result can contribute to users an efficient way of reducing their anxiety or stress.

The researchers aim to explain this concept that can help others such the next generation. Researcher’s main purpose here is to inform the researchers’ action and prove the theory presented about the mentioned chamomile. Researchers made this product to contribute advance knowledge for the good of society and also to find better and easy ways to prevent illness. This research helps develop new tests for treatments and processes that could eventually help the future and can gain access for treatments that are not yet readily available to the public.

The researchers not only made this study to invent a product or bring new ideas but also to give them such information. The researchers give knowledge to the future researchers who will also conduct this kind of study. Future researchers who will also conduct this kind of study may use the idea of this study and make it more advance.

Chamomile is an ancient medicinal herb. It is a member of the Asteraceae/Composite family and is represented by two common varieties, German Chamomile and Roman Chamomile. The main constituents of chamomile flower are polyphenol compounds, including apigenin, quercertin, patuletin and luteolin. Essential-oil components extracted from flowers are terpenoids. Chamomile is one of the most effective natural herbal remedies. While modern medicine can have a tremendous impact on health and well-being, there are good reasons to consider natural options like chamomile for various issues. Chamomile is completely organic and natural, with no man-made chemicals that can sometimes lead to side effects, it can also offer multiple benefits—though you may be trying to alleviate a single condition, natural treatments often extend relief to multiple problem areas. Often more inexpensive than other prescription or over-the-counter drugs. Non-addictive and non-habit-forming so you can take as much or as little as needed without worry.

According to Shankar, E., Srivastava, J., and Gupta, S. (2010), chamomile can also cure many human ailments like hay fever, inflammation muscle spasms, menstrual disorder, insomnia, ulcers, wounds, gastrointestinal disorders, rheumatic pain and hemorrhoids. It also has many benefits when it comes to skin health and appearance. Chamomile boosts anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can help soothe skin, reducing redness and blemishes. It can even relieve skin irritations like eczema, psoriasis and rosacea. The antioxidants also help boost skin health to bring out an inner glow and even fade dark spots and under -eye circles.

Chamomile has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for its calming effect and it’s still under preliminary research for its potential anti-anxiety properties but even though there are still sources who has said of its effect in reducing anxiety and depression in a person. For example, according to Jimenez, A. (n. d.) chamomile has several impressive health benefits that are beneficial with anyone that is feeling anxious in their daily, hectic lives and also according to searching studies in PubMed, Medicine, Web of Science and Iran Medex databases that chamomile is beneficial for generalized anxiety disorders and anxiolytic activity in patients with mild to moderate GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder). According to this sources it is known that chamomile helps to reduce the feeling of depression and anxiety in a person due to its beneficial properties that helps the body relax. The researchers thought on having an idea to help people reduce anxiety with the help of chamomile. The researchers make it in an ointment form and to see the effectiveness, it will be done by monitoring them. This study also aimed to know the benefits and ability of chamomile in terms of reducing stress. Over the centuries, the chamomile plant have been used in numerous ways. One of the main reasons is that it contains a variety of compounds that can help to calm the body and shut off an overactive mind.

As indicated by Jacofsky, M., Neziroglu, F., Patel, S. and Santos, M. (2020), the Social Learning Theory says individuals with uneasiness issue or anxiety may have figured out how to be on edge through earlier contact with others. Others may have imparted, by means of their activities or the data they gave, that specific circumstances or articles are perilous and consequently should be maintain a strategic distance from no matter what. For example, a few people with Social Phobia were educated (legitimately or by implication) that it was critical to get the endorsement of others. According to the Theory of Endobiogeny (2019), Matricaria recutita (German chamomile) reduces ACTH; used in cases of elevated histamine receptors, states of eosinophilia and basophilia such as extrinsic asthma and eczema. It will be noted that Matricaria recutita has been mentioned in three different sections of therapeutics related to immunity. The sum total of its effects is particularly indicated in states of hyper immunity, but also states of blocked adaptability. People who have a hard time transitioning to new situations, who become sick easily, who have a low leukocyte or platelet mobilization index, and especially if both are diminished. On the following page, its effects on central and peripheral adaptation are graphically demonstrated. The effect and relevance of chamomile to reduce mental illnesses. Due to alarming rate of people with, the researchers are implementing new strategies for the treatment of these ailments. In several countries, the rate of anxiety is soaring. Restless, sweating, trembling and hyperventilation are some of compounding symptoms of the disorder. However, the treatments for stress or anxiety may have many side effects like allergic reactions, eczema, and vomiting. Despite new efforts in medication, more research is needed to develop a new therapy that will treat the most resistant strains of anxiety and ease the side effects of current treatments.

The main ingredient of our product here is the chamomile. It will only differ on what type of chamomile is the appropriate one to use to see the effectiveness of the product in terms of reducing anxiety or stress. The researchers will be harvesting a chamomile in good terms. Researcher will boil the chamomile and then strain it for them to be able to separate the extract and its leaves and melt a specific ointment for them to add the chamomile extract. To get the extract on the leaves it needs to be squeeze, then heat its mixture so that the chamomile will be equally mixed to the ointment been used. This research paper will show that chamomile can be effective if it is proven. The literature and studies included in this chapter talks about the different concept, understanding, ideas, conclusion and development related to the study where we focuses on the effectiveness of chamomile as stress or anxiety reducer. Additional contents that were also included in this chapter helps in familiarizing more information that are linked and similar to the present study.

Back then, our ancestors cure their illnesses or wounds by using herbal medicines or anything organic, one of those is chamomile, and over the time, purposes of chamomile are lining up. It is proven by the chamomile tea's help in reducing menstrual pain, treating insomnia, soothing stomach ache, anxiety, etc. Up until today, Chamomile is still a well-known herbal medicine. It has a lot of benefits where people commonly used as a medicine or as an ingredients in making a product such as ointments, teas or any other product that can use to cure illnesses and wounds.

The review of the literature for this study focusses on the processes used in proving the effectiveness of Chamomile as an ointment, determining it as an aromatherapy for treatment to reduce the tension of stress and anxiety. The flowers and leaves of the normal chamomile plant contain basic oils, an aromatic chemical and a sweet odor as a defense for predators while a wild chamomile contains camphor, azulene (which is hostile in hypersensitivity), harsh and esters substances. Normal chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) is in general use by our ancestors up until the present time, on account of its being known by the value of its time that's been infuse and to what its essential oil has been used and alluded, gotten by steam refining from the blossoms, serve as a treatment for different kind of sickness that our body can experience such as when it comes to fever and losing an appetite. This sickness can be treated by a simple procedure using a two drop of chamomile essential oil on a mixture of honey and water by consuming this mixture can be an alternative to treat anemia, loss of appetite, congestion of the liver or spleen, convulsions, depression, slow digestion, fever, influenza, insomnia, facial neuralgia, and stomach cramp. Amidst the crisis of CoVid-19 pandemic and the resulting lockdown of Luzon, there is a lot of concern on the mental health and well-being of the general population. And as stated by Rolando Balburias (2020), who does health optimization medicine, the over-stimulation of the amygdala (deepest part of the brain’s network limbic system, responsible for emotional processes) can cause a person to make decisions based on fear and this also affects sleep. Balburias said taking regular substances that are accepted to assist individuals with adjusting pressure or “adaptogens” such as chamomile, ginger, turmeric and passion flower can help to ease anxiety.

According to Jimenez, A. (n. d.), chamomile and any products related to it are best known for its amazing ability to help a person's mental well-being and also can serve as a treatment for every individual who has an unhealthy body clock by making them fall asleep very easily and by just its petals and buds contains many significant abilities that can cure human ailments and can make someone relax if he or she is having a hard time keeping up with their life.

Confirming to Srivastava, J. K., Shankar, E., & Gupta, S. (2010), Chamomile is quite possibly the most antiquated therapeutic herbs in the world. It is an individual from Asteraceae/Compositae family and spoke to by two basic assortments varieties; German Chamomile (Chamomilla recutita) and Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile). The dried blossoms of chamomile contain numerous terpenoids and flavonoids adding to its therapeutic properties. Chamomile arrangements are generally utilized for some human infirmities, for example, roughage fever, aggravation, muscle fits, feminine issues, sleep deprivation, ulcers, wounds, gastrointestinal problems, rheumatic torment and hemorrhoids. Basic oils of chamomile are utilized widely in beauty care products and fragrance based treatment. Various arrangements of chamomile have been created, the most mainstream of which is as home grown tea burned-through more than 1,000,000 cups for every day.

According to the study of Manapsal, J.P. (2019), students at the age of 16 began to feel tremendous anxiety from academic status including difficulties in different subjects like mathematics. Anxiety from this subject are not new to students because there is a history when it comes to this behavior including those students that are intelligent to answer mathematical problems has not been shielded from this kind of anxiety. Essential oils like lavender are used as aromatherapy has been proven to be means to an end from students having poor mathematic performance that has resulted from students having below average scores and can also serve as an anxiety reliever from other subject.

Based on the experimental study of Rafii, F., Ameri, F., Haghani, H. & Ghobadi, A. (2019) , aromatherapy massage with the use of both chamomile and lavender oil is a good relief for patients suffering from burns, whose experiencing anxiety and hard time falling asleep because of it. This was proven by having a 105 patients suffering from burns, divided into three groups and the classification of groups are by the different application of massages which is control, placebo, and combined aromatic oil massage. The effectiveness of this different methods of massage are measured by both Persian version of Spielberg’s anxiety scale and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Inventory. The result shows that compared in the other methods, applying massage with combined lavender and chamomile oil does lower the anxiety level and can induce sleep to a patient with burns leading to a conclusion that nurses and burn medical care team should apply this kind of method because of its effect.

Amsterdam, J., Keefe, J., Li, Q., & Soeller, I., (2016) conducted a study of conventional drug treatments for GAD where chamomile is their prior controlled. Its extract showed significant efficacy versus placebo and suggested that chamomile may have anxiolytic activity for individuals with GAD. Subjects with moderate to severe GAD received open-label treatment with pharmaceutical-grade chamomile extract 1500mg/day for up to 8 weeks. Of 179 subjects, 58.1% (95% CI: 50.9% to 65.5%) met criteria for response, while 15.6% prematurely discontinued treatment. With a response rate comparable to those observed during conventional anxiolytic drug therapy, chamomile has proven in reduction of GAD symptoms over 8 weeks.

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