Chamomile is an annual herb found in Europe, North Africa and northern Asia. Chamomile comes from the Greek words chamos meaning ground and milos meaning apple. Chamomile scent is like that of an apple and grows about a foot from the ground and so comes the name. Chamomile has long been used since ancient times for its medicinal and health benefits. Chamomile is used to treat sleep disorders, digestive problems, pain reliever and many others.
8 Great Health Benefits of Chamomile Herb
Heal Wounds
Infused with great healing properties, chamomile tea accelerates the healing process of minor wounds and also disinfects the wounds.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Chamomile reduces cramping and pain in the bowels and also helps to relieve excessive gas and bloating in the intestines. Therefore, a simple remedy is to drink a cup of chamomile tea to help relieve irritable bowel syndrome, nausea, and gastroenteritis or stomach flu.
Get rid of allergic
A cotton ball can be dipped into cool chamomile tea and used on to rashes which appear on the back during summers. Chamomile tea when consumed internally can sooth the system totally and helps you get rid of allergic symptoms.
Anti-bacterial properties
The antibacterial effects of drinking chamomile tea can help to prevent and treat colds while protecting against bacterial-related illness and infection.
Control diabetes
Chamomile tea helps maintain blood glucose levels and therefore it helps in controlling diabetes mellitus symptoms
For Migraine Headaches
Chamomile is a wonderful cure for migraines. Take a cup of tea when you start noticing the symptoms of a migraine headache. It works best if you take it before the headache actually gets severe.
Maintain glucose levels
Chamomile tea helps maintain blood glucose levels and therefore it helps in controlling diabetes mellitus symptoms.
How to Make Chamomile Tea
Boil water
Place dried chamomile blossoms in a tea pot or cup
Use about 1to 2 teaspoons of blossoms per 8 ounce cup of water
Pour boiling water over the blossoms and cover the pot or cup
Allow the tea to steep for 30-45 minutes
Drink and enjoy
Place dried chamomile blossoms in a tea pot or cup
Use about 1to 2 teaspoons of blossoms per 8 ounce cup of water
Pour boiling water over the blossoms and cover the pot or cup
Allow the tea to steep for 30-45 minutes
Drink and enjoy
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