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Chamomilla
Matricaria chamomilla (German chamomile)
Chamomilla uses in homeopathy: the key remedy for teething and irritable infants, colic and unbearable pain with anger, its symptom picture, common potencies, FAQs — informational, consult a homeopath.
Quick answer
What is Chamomilla used for in homeopathy?
Chamomilla is homeopathy’s great remedy for irritable, oversensitive states with unbearable pain and anger — classically teething and colicky infants who can only be soothed by being carried.
Reviewed & updated: June 2026
This is general information about a homeopathic remedy, not a prescription or dosing advice. In homeopathy the correct remedy and potency are chosen for the whole individual symptom picture by a qualified homeopath — the same remedy is not right for everyone. Do not self-medicate, and consult a qualified homeopathic doctor (and your physician for serious or persistent conditions) before taking any remedy.
What Chamomilla is used for
- Teething troubles in irritable infants
- Infant colic with screaming and arching
- Earache with extreme irritability
- Pain that feels unbearable, with anger
- Sleeplessness from pain or irritability
Characteristic symptom picture
Homeopaths look for these guiding features when considering Chamomilla.
- Extreme irritability; nothing pleases
- Oversensitive to pain — feels unbearable
- One cheek red, the other pale
- Better from being carried or rocked
- Worse from teething, anger and at night
Potency
Chamomilla is commonly used in 30C and 200C; potency is a clinical decision for your homeopath.
The characteristic picture & modalities
Chamomilla is recognised by extreme irritability and oversensitivity, classically in teething or colicky infants where nothing pleases and pain feels simply unbearable. A telling sign is one cheek red and hot while the other stays pale. The child is calmed only by being carried or rocked, and screams or arches when set down. Complaints worsen with teething, with anger, and at night, and pain is often accompanied by furious temper. This is a familiar pattern that fits some irritable, pain-driven states, not a diagnosis in itself.
Before you take Chamomilla
A homeopath matches remedy and potency to the whole individual, not to teething or colic alone, weighing temperament, modalities and the wider picture. This page is background reading, not a prescription, and it is no substitute for assessing an unwell infant. Do not self-select a potency or dose a baby on your own. Any fever, persistent screaming, refusal to feed, or illness in a child needs prompt medical care. Treat severe or ongoing symptoms as a reason to seek a qualified opinion, alongside conventional paediatric assessment where appropriate.
Conditions where Chamomilla is considered
Frequently asked questions
What is Chamomilla used for?
It is most associated with teething and colicky, intensely irritable infants, and with unbearable pain accompanied by anger. The right remedy still depends on the individual picture.
Is Chamomilla good for teething babies?
It is the most-considered remedy for irritable teething infants who can only be calmed by being carried, but always seek medical care for fever or illness in a baby.
Does it help colic?
It suits colicky pain with screaming and extreme irritability; a homeopath/paediatrician confirms suitability.
Can I give it to my child on my own?
Consult a qualified homeopath, and seek medical care for any unwell infant or persistent symptoms.
Don’t self-prescribe — consult a homeopathy doctor
The right remedy and potency are chosen for your individual case. Book an online or in-clinic consultation with a qualified homeopath.
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