August 06th, 2015

5 Reasons to Drink Chamomile Tea

Chamomile has been used for centuries for various ailments. It was used by the folks in ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt. In the middle ages it was used for asthma, to bring down a fever, or for colds. There are many kinds of chamomile but there are two kinds that are mostly used for medicinal

benefits. There is German chamomile, Matricaria recutita, and Roman chamomile, Chamaemelum Nobile. Both kinds of chamomile have health properties. I prefer the German variety. Here are 9 great reasons for drinking a cup of chamomile tea.

1. It soothes indigestion. Chamomile can help mild stomach upsets. A cup of chamomile tea after a meal can aid digestion.
2. Cuts and wounds. Chamomile was used by the ancients as a salve for wounds to speed up healing. 
3. Chamomile is anti-inflammatory, anti microbial and is an antioxidant.
4. Some recent research has linked chamomile with prevention of thyroid cancer.
5. Chamomile has been used for centuries as a mild sleep aid.
6. Chamomile is good for stress and anxiety.
7. Chamomile can be used for children and infants that have colic and nausea. Be sure to consult your pediatrician before using it.
8. A lotion or oil containing chamomile can be used for minor burns and sunburn. It can also be added to a bath to ease the itching of eczema.
9. Another popular folk use for chamomile is to relieve menstrual cramps. It helps to relax the muscles of the uterus and ease discomfort. 

http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/guide/chamomile-topic-overview


http://naturalsociety.com/9-amazing-health-benefits-of-chamomile-tea/

http://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-chamomile.html

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