Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Chamomile


Chamomile as an herbal tea has many effects on the body. It is relaxing and can reduce stress, and it has antimicrobial properties. It also lowers blood sugar, which can make it useful for treating or preventing type II diabetes.

Chamomile is a versatile herb medicinally that treats a plethora of common ailments.  Generally, there are three categories of use - as an anti-inflammatory for the skin, as prevention for many common ailments, and as an anti-spasmodic for such problems as stomach cramps and indigestion.Used in a Tea, or in Capsule form, Chamomile flowers are used internally for many common physical 
symptoms, including menstrual cramps, stomach cramps, indigestion, flatulence, diarrhea, fever, colds, congestion, headaches, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, stress, nervousness, and poor digestion.  For babies, it is helpful with symptoms of colic and teething pain.

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