Phytotherapy

Chamomile

Matricaria chamomilla

Mechanism

Kamillenblüten enthalten ätherisches Öl (Bisabolol, Chamazulen) und Flavonoide mit traditionell reizlindernden und krampflösenden Eigenschaften. Beim Pferd wird Kamille zur Unterstützung des Magen-Darm-Trakts und äußerlich bei Hautreizungen verwendet. Die equine Evidenz ist begrenzt.

Cautions

· Korbblütler-Sensibilität möglich

Sources

ESCOPESCOP Monographie Matricariae flos

PMID:32534512Karimi et al. 2020 (Iran J Allergy Asthma Immunol) — Kamille antiinflammatorisch (Tier-/Zellstudie)

EMA/HMPC Matricariae flosEMA/HMPC — Kamille-Monographie (Matricaria chamomilla L.)

Equiterna Score

61/100

solid

Science4.5/10

Practical experience6/10

Safety8.4/10

Overall score scale

high overall75–100solid55–74limited0–54

How the Equiterna Score is built

The Equiterna Score combines three dimensions into a value of 0-100: science (40%), practical experience (30%) and safety (30%). It is transparently derived from evidence level, attributed sources (PubMed/journals), legal classification and cautions. The FEI doping status is shown separately as a competition-law note and does not enter the score. Commissions and vendor relationships have no influence on the score. In addition, the editorial safety rating caps the result: it limits the safety dimension and the overall tier (orange: at most solid). For entries rated red, no score is calculated at all. The rating never raises anything — a green rating does not lift a calculated value.

An editorial assessment of the evidence and safety situation — not a healing claim and not an individual recommendation. It does not replace veterinary advice.

Dosageapprox. 15–30 g dried flowers/animal/day (warmblood)

AMG statusComplementary feed

FEI statusNot listed

SafetyVery safe

Evidenceemerging

Knowledge connections

Related conditions

Gastric Ulcers (EGUS) →traditionally soothing for the gastrointestinal tract

Nervousness & Stress →traditionally calming

Free Fecal Water Syndrome (FFWS) →traditionally soothing for the gastrointestinal tract

Diarrhea →traditionally soothing for the gastrointestinal tract

Choke (Esophageal Obstruction) →traditionally soothing for the upper digestive tract (adjunctive)

Oral / Mucosal Injury (bit- or foreign-body-related) →traditionally soothing on mucous membranes — only adjunctive in recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chamomile a feed or a veterinary medicine for horses?

Equiterna classes Chamomile as “Complementary feed”. Legal framework: Regulation (EU) 2019/6 / TAMG (DE/AT), Feed Regulation (EC) 767/2009.

Is Chamomile allowed at FEI competitions?

In the profile, Chamomile is listed with the FEI status “Not listed”. The current FEI list is authoritative, so please check its latest version.

Which dosage do the sources give for Chamomile?

Stated in the profile: approx. 15–30 g dried flowers/animal/day (warmblood). This is information from the literature, not an instruction for an individual horse.

Which sources are there for Chamomile?

The profile cites: ESCOP, PMID:32534512, and EMA/HMPC Matricariae flos.

Usage note

This content is for information and education. It does not replace veterinary diagnosis or treatment. If your horse shows signs of illness, consult a veterinarian.

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