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Benefits of Chamomile
Posted on: 06/Jul/2015 12:03:36 PM
Chamomile tea has been used since Roman times. It was popular in ancient Egypt and ancient Greece as well. Here are a few benefits of chamomile tea.
- Chamomile has anti inflammatory and anti septic properties. It helps in clearing up skin illnesses such as acne, allergies and eczema.
- In a recent study, rats that were given chamomile flavoured water healed faster than those that were not. The tea was used in ancient civilisations as a salve for wounds. The herb has anti inflammatory, anti microbial and anti oxidant properties.
- Although research still goes on to prove chamomile’s strength against cancer cells, it is widely believed that drinking its’ tea helps fight the disease.
- Chamomile tea helps fight diabetes.
- Chamomile ointment can help against haemorrhoids.
- Its antibacterial properties help prevent and treat a cold.
- This tea has been used to cure insomnia for centuries. Its soothes the nervous system, thus relaxing the body.
- Chamomile tea reduces muscle spasms. Thus, it helps women contain menstrual cramps.
- Finally, chamomile tea helps with poor digestion, soothes and relaxes the muscles and lining of the intestines and also helps those suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
