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.
This is the most common reason for digestive enzyme problems. Our body has two modes: sympathetic âfight or flight,â and parasympathetic ârest and digest.â When weâre in âfight or flightâ mode, digestive is given a very low priority, which means digestive function (including digestive enzyme output) is dialed down.