Chamomile Flower is a mild relaxant useful for nervousness, stress and anxiety. It can induce sleep. It can be used used for an anti-inflammatory, an antispasmodic and digestive complaints, especially too much tummy gas. The flowers are edible and medicinal. It contains essential oils angelates & tiglates which can relax. Prepared as tea; or body wash or for aromatherapy.
Essentially, stressful or anger conditions can be helped by chamomile, however we recommend you to take the tea in the evening before bedtime for a good sleep and a relaxing evening.
How to Prepare a Chamomile tea
from http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Chamomile-Tea
Chamomile tea is known well as an aid to sleep.It is also used to calm nerves, dispel stomach gas and aid digestion.Making your own at home is easy.
Ingredients:
*2-3 tsps dried chamomile flowers per cup (use German Chamomile, Matricaria recutita)
*Hot water
Procedure:
1. Put the dried chamomile flowers into a cup.
2. Pour in hot water.
3. Allow to infuse for 3 minutes.
4. Strain into another cup. Use a tea strainer to catch the chamomile flowers.
5. Drink. If wished, you can add honey or lemon juice to adjust the taste if wished.
Note:
Do not consume chamomile tea if you have ragweed allergies unless advised that it is all right by your regular health professional. Chamomile is related to ragweed and some people can have allergic reactions. Those taking blood thinners should not drink chamomile tea either.
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