Health Benefits of Chamomile
- By Craig Altman
- Published 01/27/2012
- Wellness
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Chamomile is mainly found in West Europe, North America and the Azores. The herb is also known as Roman Chamomile. The flowers and the oil extracted from the herb have medicinal properties. Most commonly, chamomile is used as an anti-allergenic, anti-diuretic and anti-inflammatory. It also has a calming effect and is used as a sedative. Chamomile oil is known to be antimicrobial as well and is used in many medicines and ointments, which aim to prevent or cure infection.
The herb has been in use for over 1300 years both as an external application and as an infusion that is ingested. The most common method of using chamomile is by making an infusion of dried flowers of this herb in hot water to make what is best known as chamomile tea. The tea is left to cool so that maximum benefits are extracted from the flowers. In places where chamomile is not available locally, people opt for tea bags that have the herb in dried form in ready to use bags. Chamomile tea in particular is very popular across the world and is probably one of the most used Chamomile products.
Chamomile has been proven to improve digestion. In fact, for this purpose this tea is often used in combination with peppermint. Both of these aid in better breakdown and digestion of food. With improved digestion comes better metabolism, better absorption of nutrients into your body and thus a better overall utilization of the food you eat. Doctors recommend this herb to patients suffering from chronic Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
The herb is also a great stress buster. When combined with lemon grass, chamomile is very effective in calming the nerves and soothing overwrought people. In addition to stress reduction, chamomile also improves the quality of sleep in both adults and children. It is widely used as an effective treatment for insomnia and restlessness. A cup of Chamomile tea before sleeping in the night can facilitate a restful night of wholesome sleep.
Chamomile is also said to boost the immune system and prevents infections like common cold and flu. It is also said to be helpful in early healing of wounds. Chamomile tea has been found to be effective with diabetes management and prevents the condition from worsening in a patient. The herb is also said to be useful in treatment of hemorrhoids when a Chamomile ointment is used.
Another peculiar benefit of chamomile is that it helps in anger management. This is why it is used to calm down children throwing tantrums. It also helps curb the irritability or mood swings arising from caffeine. In fact, the herb is also used in aromatherapy for the same benefits.
Over-ingestion of chamomile can have side effects in some people and it is advisable to take special care about how much and when you are ingesting the herb. It is advisable to ask your physician the quantity in which you should consume chamomile. This will ensure that you get the best benefits from this wonder herb.
The herb has been in use for over 1300 years both as an external application and as an infusion that is ingested. The most common method of using chamomile is by making an infusion of dried flowers of this herb in hot water to make what is best known as chamomile tea. The tea is left to cool so that maximum benefits are extracted from the flowers. In places where chamomile is not available locally, people opt for tea bags that have the herb in dried form in ready to use bags. Chamomile tea in particular is very popular across the world and is probably one of the most used Chamomile products.
Chamomile has been proven to improve digestion. In fact, for this purpose this tea is often used in combination with peppermint. Both of these aid in better breakdown and digestion of food. With improved digestion comes better metabolism, better absorption of nutrients into your body and thus a better overall utilization of the food you eat. Doctors recommend this herb to patients suffering from chronic Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
The herb is also a great stress buster. When combined with lemon grass, chamomile is very effective in calming the nerves and soothing overwrought people. In addition to stress reduction, chamomile also improves the quality of sleep in both adults and children. It is widely used as an effective treatment for insomnia and restlessness. A cup of Chamomile tea before sleeping in the night can facilitate a restful night of wholesome sleep.
Chamomile is also said to boost the immune system and prevents infections like common cold and flu. It is also said to be helpful in early healing of wounds. Chamomile tea has been found to be effective with diabetes management and prevents the condition from worsening in a patient. The herb is also said to be useful in treatment of hemorrhoids when a Chamomile ointment is used.
Another peculiar benefit of chamomile is that it helps in anger management. This is why it is used to calm down children throwing tantrums. It also helps curb the irritability or mood swings arising from caffeine. In fact, the herb is also used in aromatherapy for the same benefits.
Over-ingestion of chamomile can have side effects in some people and it is advisable to take special care about how much and when you are ingesting the herb. It is advisable to ask your physician the quantity in which you should consume chamomile. This will ensure that you get the best benefits from this wonder herb.