Things You'll Need:
- Chamomile tea bags
- Water
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Step 1
Purchase a package of instant chamomile tea bags. They can be found at your grocery store, herbal remedy shops or through online specialty shops.
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Step 2
Pour a glass of water. Submerge an entire tea bag, making sure it's thoroughly soaked. Keep it in the water for at least 3 minutes.
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Step 3
Remove the tea bag. Pour the water out. Wring the tea bag over your sink to remove excess water.
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Step 4
Refrigerate the damp chamomile tea bag. To maximize its effectiveness, you'll want to get it nice and cool. Leave the tea bag in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes.
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Step 5
Place the cool tea bag on the inflamed skin. You can use a bandage to hold the bag in place for extended periods, although you won't want to leave a compress on for more than 10 hours at a time.
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Step 6
Remove the tea bag and allow the irritated skin to breathe. Repeat the process as needed throughout the day.
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Step 7
Make a larger chamomile compress by wrapping dried chamomile leaves in cotton cloth and using a bandage to secure it in place. It might be easier to make a larger compress without water. Chamomile compresses can be used both wet and dry.
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Step 1
Use chamomile soaps to clean irritated skin. It's always a good idea to clean inflammations before attempting to treat them. Visit herbal supply stores to find special chamomile soap.
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Step 2
Purchase chamomile lotions. Chamomile is incorporated into a wide variety of medicinal lotions to help clean and treat wounds.
