Christmas Rose vs Chamomile

Toxic perennial blooming in winter; extensively used in historical and medieval European medicine as purgative and for mental illness.

Chamomile is one of the most widely consumed herbal teas in the world, known for its gentle calming and digestive properties. It has been used medicinally for thousands of years across Egyptian, Greek, and Roman civilizations. Its mild flavor and safety profile make it suitable for all ages.

hellebrin, helleborin, saponins, protoanemonin, ranunculin

Apigenin, Bisabolol, Chamazulene, Matricin, Luteolin

Historical purgative, Treatment of melancholia and mental illness in ancient medicine, Anthelmintic in small doses, Topical for skin parasites

Sleep aid, Digestive soother, Anxiety relief, Wound healing, Eye inflammation treatment

Cardiotonic glycoside research, Historical pharmacology documentation

Insomnia, Irritable bowel syndrome, Anxiety and stress, Skin inflammation, Oral mucositis

No safe therapeutic dose — reference only

1-4 cups tea daily, or 220-1100mg capsule daily

All internal use, Pregnancy, Children

Allergy to daisy family (Asteraceae), Concurrent use with blood thinners

Severe cardiac toxicity, Violent purgation, Death possible

Allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, Nausea at high doses, Drowsiness, Contact dermatitis