Chamomile

Chamomile is a common herb that most people are familiar with. It has been used for centuries going all the way back to the Egyptians. It was thought to have healing powers and helped in treating malarial chills that plagued Ancient Egypt. It was also used in baths to help with headaches, bladder, kidney and liver problems.

There are two different forms of chamomile; Roman and German. Roman chamomile is used in helping with menstrual Chamomilepain and also helps in inducing labor. German chamomile is highly used in Europe as an anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic. It helps in treating ulcers, gastritis, flatulence and peptic disorders. When treating skin irritations it usually comes in a salve or lotion form. It has also been known as an inhalant to cure respiratory problems.

In Europe, chamomile is a main ingredient in many over the counter pills. In the United States chamomile’s most common form of use is as in ingredient in herbal teas. The teas are made from the dried blossoms of the plant. Usually drank at night to give someone a mild sedative effect for a better nights sleep. The tea is also known to help in revealing the symptoms of a cold or the flu. Chamomile can be combined with other herbs such as lemon balm or spearmint.

Other forms of chamomile range from capsules, extracts and even creams. Its usual dosage would be to take 350 milligram a day in capsule form or 1/2 to 1 Tsp of it in the liquid extract form. If your preparing chamomile tea the flowers of the plant are steeped in hot water.

Healing Power

Chamomile has been used for many years probably because of the healing power it provides. You can benefit from the tea from doing more than just drinking it. You can add several cups of it to a cool bath for a relaxing soak or to help with dry skin. Put a handful of the flowers in a bowl of hot water cover your head with a towel and breathe in the scent. Mix the tea with evaporated milk and use as a paste for exfoliating the skin. And it can even be cooled and applied as a compress for irritated eyes.

There have been studies conducted that reports that chamomile helps with antibiotics in getting rid of bladder infections. It also has been reported to give better results in skin inflammations than the more popular use of Hydro cortisone. Some research has proved that in oil form it can be massaged to improve anxiety and help in the quality of life for cancer patients.

Of course, there are exceptions on who should take it due to allergic reactions, some even being life threatening. If you are allergic to ragweed you should avoid using chamomile because the two are actually related. Also people who are taking any type of blood thinners should stay away from chamomile because the interaction can enhance the effects the blood thinners cause.

Where To Get Chamomile

Many places carry Chamomile. It’s one of the most common healing herbs out there. You can even find it in its most commonly used tea form in many local grocery stores. If you are looking online and/or other forms of it I can suggest a couple stores….The Natural Store and HerbsMD. Both of these carry many different forms including tea, capsules, oils and even many household type products for beauty and skin care.

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