Chamomile flowers, while beautiful as a bouquet, are also a beneficial herb. These petite, white flowers can help promote heart health, healthy skin, better sleep, and cancer prevention.
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There is nothing quite like curling up in the evening with a cup of chamomile tea after a long day. This tea is especially beneficial if you are still in go mode or are feeling a little extra strung out.
In the winter months, I love to drink this tea hot, curled up in a ball with a warm blanket, a book and maybe a candle.
In the summer months, chamomile tea is a great drink to relax with after a hot day in the sun. I like to make it earlier in the day and chill for later. A cold shower and a cold glass of tea hits the spot every time!
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Promotes sleep and relaxation
Chamomile promotes rest, calm, and may help ease feelings of anxiety and depression.
Chamomile tea is known for its ability to help people fall asleep faster, along with promoting quality sleep and fewer wake times per night.
The chamomile flowers contain an antioxidant called apigenin. Apigenin binds to receptors in the brain that help to reduce insomnia and promote sleep.
Chamomile may also help postpartum women have better quality sleep as well as less feelings of depression.
May help treat skin conditions
Minor skin conditions may be improved by drinking chamomile tea.
Because of chamomile flower’s anti-inflammatory properties, this herb may help reduce skin conditions such as acne and eczema.
Chamomile also contains anti-allergy and antimicrobial properties.
These properties may help repair sensitive skin, reduce sun and age-related damage while increasing skin hydration.
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Helps to promote digestive health
Chamomile can help soothe stomach upset as well as promote healthy gut bacteria.
Chamomile promotes healthy digestive function by relaxing the digestive muscles and soothing the gut lining.
Drinking chamomile tea can help ease bloating, gas, and diarrhea. This herb may also help reduce nausea and general stomach upset.
Drinking chamomile tea can help ease discomfort after a meal that didn’t ‘sit well’.
Certain properties in chamomile may also inhibit the growth of bacteria related to stomach ulcers.
May protect the body from certain cancers
Chamomile contains an antioxidant known to fight cancer cells.
Chamomile flowers contain the antioxidant, apigenin. This antioxidant helps fight against cancer cells.
Chamomile is known to target cancer growth in the skin, digestive tract, breast, prostate, liver, and uterus.
Although drinking chamomile tea won’t completely prevent or cure cancer, it can be a very safe way to support your body’s fight against cancer.
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Supports heart health
Chamomile may help to lower cholesterol and blood pressure.
Chamomile flowers contain the compound flavones. Flavones are antioxidants that help clear the arteries of too much cholesterol.
High amounts of cholesterol causes the arteries to become hard and narrow. More pressure is needed to get blood through these small, hard arteries.
Your heart has to use more pressure and therefore, works harder to push blood throughout your body.
Heart diseases are more prevalent when the heart is overworked.
May support healthy blood sugar
Certain compounds present in chamomile help to support a healthy pancreas.
When your blood sugar is chronically elevated, the pancreas will eventually suffer damage. The pancreas is responsible for the production of insulin, a hormone that moves sugar around in your body.
When the pancreas has to make more and more insulin, it becomes overworked and damaged.
Chamomile contains anti-inflammatory properties which may help lower and prevent damage to the pancreatic cells.
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May help ease menstrual symptoms
Chamomile may help ease discomfort and anxiety related to PMS.
Chamomile is a calming herb that may help ease anxiety during premenstrual syndrome (PMS). It does this by stimulating the hormones dopamine and serotonin.
This herb also contains antispasmodic properties which may help ease cramping and other discomfort.
Chamomile also contains sedative properties which can help promote sleep and restfulness.
Can help lower your risk of osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is often caused by high levels of oxidative stress, which chamomile fights.
Chamomile tea may offer protection against osteoporosis and other diseases caused by oxidative stress.
The chamomile flower contains antioxidants that help the body rid itself of free radicals.
The antioxidants in chamomile fight free radicals by binding to them, rendering the free radicals harmless to the body.
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Identify time:
Chamomile flowers look very similar to small daisies.
The chamomile stems are thin, tall, and wispy and are light green in color.
The leaves of the chamomile are tiny, hair-like leaves that grow all along the stem. Each stem may branch into 1 or more flowers.
The flowers are white ray petals that center around a single yellow cone. The chamomile plant blooms from early summer until fall frost.
How to use:
To harvest chamomile flowers, pluck the flowers off the stem with your fingers. Wash the flowers if needed. You can use them now or dry the flowers for later use.
Make chamomile tea: Boil 8 ounces of water. Pour over 2-3 tablespoons of fresh chamomile flowers or 1-2 tablespoons of dried flowers or use one tea bag. Let the chamomile flowers steep in the water for about 5 minutes. Strain out the flowers and sweeten with honey if desired.
Make chamomile soap, lotion, bath bombs, or lip balm.
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Some cautions:
Although chamomile flowers have many benefits, some people may be allergic to them. Avoid chamomile if you are allergic to any plants in the daisy or asteraceae family. Although rare, any of the following reactions may occur when taking chamomile.
- Nausea/vomiting
- Dizziness
- Allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
- Skin reactions
- Diarrhea
Have you tried chamomile tea before?
Do you enjoy it? Let us know your favorite time to drink chamomile tea in the comment section!
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