Chamomile Tea Benefits
Chamomile tea is a relaxing evening drink that can be enjoyed with or without honey. The tea is brewed from the dried flowers of the chamomile plant, and is reputed to have many health and digestive benefits.
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Anti-imflammatory
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The essential oils and flavonoids found in chamomile flowers have been found to have anti-inflammatory properties, which can help reduce redness and swelling of the skin, particularly when applied directly to the skin in a cream or compress.
Antispasmodic
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The essential oil bisabolol may help reduce stomach and menstrual cramps. Bisabolol is found in the German, but not the Roman variety of chamomile.
As a Burn Treatment
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Bisabolol oil is added to creams and other oils and applied directly to the skin to speed the healing of burns (including sunburn), cuts and rashes.
Anti-fungal and Anti-bacterial
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Chamomile is used as a mouthwash to help kill germs as well as soothe inflamed gums.
Calming Agent
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The chemical apigenin, found in chamomile flowers, helps to calm the central nervous system. This is perhaps chamomile's biggest claim to fame, as it is commonly recommended as a night-time sleep aid.
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