Chamomile has been prescribed by folk medicine practitioners for centuries. This plant is said to treat everything from anxiety to menstrual cramps. Today, this herb, often featured in teas, is used to help boost immunity, relieve anxiety, and sooth stomach cramps. Learn how this ancient herb’s healing powers could enhance your health and well-being.

Renowned for its calming properties, particularly when brewed into tea, chamomile offers a surprising number of health benefits. Chamomile is regarded as an ancient herb that has long been valued for its medicinal properties. Chamomile tea is widely sold today, so it’s perfectly easy to find as well as easy to make. After learning about its healthful qualities, you might want to stock your tea chest with this delightful flowering herb.

Mentally Soothing
If you suffer bouts of anxiety or depression, it’s a good idea to keep chamomile tea on hand. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health has reported on studies that demonstrate that chamomile capsules can “ease anxiety.” Long prescribed by folk medicine practitioners to soothe nerves, chamomile works in the brain by reducing the body’s reaction to stress. If you’re having a stressful week, try some tea brewed with German chamomile, the herb most commonly associated with anxiety-reducing properties.

Insomnia Relief
Just as anxiety soothes the racing brain associated with anxiety, it can help induce sleepiness. Insomnia can exacerbate feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression. Getting good sleep on a regular basis is associated with good health. With its ability to sooth the nervous system, the body and brain simply feel more relaxed, a feeling that can lead to enhanced slumber. Often termed a natural sedative, chamomile is non-addictive and contains no caffeine like regular tea.

Enhance Digestion
Digestive complaints are common for many people. Some typical digestive complaints include bloating, excess gas, constipation, and acid reflux. For centuries, folk medicine practitioners have recommended chamomile for reducing these complaints. Chamomile’s inherent compounds can sooth the digestive tract, providing relief for common complaints. If you are suffering from a gastrointestinal complaint after eating, brew a cup of chamomile tea to discover its healing properties.

Sooth Menstrual Cramps
Cramps and muscle spasms are common complaints associated with women’s periods. Molecular Medicine Reports published a study that echoed what folk medicine practitioners have long known–chamomile can soothe menstrual disorders. The report suggests that chamomile contains anti-spasmodic properties that can help reduce muscle pain and cramping. In many parts of the world like Mexico, chamomile is prescribed to women who have just given birth to help reduce abdominal cramping. If you suffer from extreme menstrual cramps, you should discuss your condition with your doctor, but also note that women have found relief from menstrual cramps for thousands of years.

Pain Reducing Effects
Just as chamomile soothes menstrual cramps, it can also help sooth general cramping and pain with its anti-inflammatory properties. Chamomile can also reduce redness and swelling. Many individuals who suffer from bouts of back pain, arthritis, or cramping as a result of athletic activity may find relief by drinking chamomile tea. Throughout history, people have taken chamomile for pain related issues ranging from a toothache to skin irritations. If your pain is preventing you from relaxing comfortably, brew a cup of chamomile tea for relief.

Promote Healing
Ancient Greeks and Romans prized chamomile for its ability to promote healing. With its anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties, chamomile is ideal for speeding up the healing of minor wounds and skin irritations associated with conditions like psoriasis and eczema. According to Molecular Medicine Report, “recent studies suggest that chamomile caused complete wound healing faster than corticosteroids;” although the report also concluded that more studies are needed before it can be featured for clinical use. Even so, these studies combined with centuries of anecdotal evidence certainly suggest that chamomile is worth a try if you want to speed up the healing process.

Slow Skin’s Aging Process
The fountain of youth may be a myth, but there do appear to be various botanicals like chamomile that can slow down the skin’s aging process. Chamomile possesses no magical properties that can turn back the clock. It simply contains a wealth of powerful antioxidants that help protect the skin from the damage that free radicals can do. For instance, UV light from the sun can cause premature skin aging. Antioxidants can help guard against this damage and can even promote tissue regeneration. The result of this regeneration is more youthful-looking skin. So, if you get a sunburn, experience a bout of acne, or suffer bruising, be sure to drink your chamomile tea to promote improved skin health.

Chamomile is linked to many other health benefits, too, like healthy gums, improved cardiovascular health, relief for congestion due to the common cold, and even cancer-fighting properties. More studies are needed to confirm these benefits from the standpoint of modern Western Medicine. However, this herb has long been used for its healing and soothing health benefits and prized because it has few negative effects. It can stimulate the uterus, so pregnant women should consult their doctor before taking it. Seasonal allergy sufferers may also find that it can bring on allergy symptoms. Again, talk to your healthcare provider if you have concerns about its use.

Referenes:

1. https://nccih.nih.gov/research/results/spotlight/040310.htm
2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2995283/
3. https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/13-incredible-chamomile-tea-benefits-drink-up-1629069

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Chamomile has been prescribed by folk medicine practitioners for centuries. This plant is said to treat everything from anxiety to menstrual cramps. Today, this herb, often featured in teas, is used to boost immunity, relieve anxiety, and sooth stomach cramps. Learn how this ancient herb’s healing powers could enhance your health and well-being.

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