German chamomile (Matricaria recutita) essential oil in clear glass vial. German chamomile is used in herbal medicine for a sore stomach, irritable bowel syndrome, and as a gentle sleep aid. It is also used as a mild laxative and is anti-inflammatory and bactericidal.
âOne Manâs Food is Anotherâs Poisonâ Dr Mercola. The process of digestion is so much more than what we may first think. Great digestion means that even toxic substances can be made harmless, while poor digestion means that even beneficial foods can become poison and promote disease.
Digesting food is a two-part process thatâs half mechanical, half chemical. 1  Mechanical digestion begins in your mouth as your teeth tear and grind food into small bits and pieces you can swallow without choking. 2  Chemical digestion occurs at every point in the digestive system, beginning when you see or smell food. These sensory events set off nerve impulses from your eyes and nose that trigger the release of enzymes and other substances that will eventually break down food to release the nutrients inside.