It is probably the most widely consumed herbal tea in the
world. Prove to the fact that over one million cups of this
kind of herb tea are ingested worldwide each day. Chamomile is
the name for various related plants of the family Asteraceae,
the aster family. The word chamomile is derived from the Greek
word “chamos” meaning ground and “melos” which means apple,
which refers to the plant’s low growing habit and the fact
that the fresh blooms are somewhat apple-scented. Chamomile
has been used for centuries in teas as a mild, relaxing sleep
aid, treatment for fevers, colds, stomach ailments, and as an
anti-inflammatory, to name only a few of its therapeutic uses.
The plant according to extensive scientific research over the
past 20 years has confirmed many of the traditional uses and
established pharmacological mechanisms for the plant’s
therapeutic activities, including anti-peptic, antispasmodic,
antibacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-allergenic activity. The
Chamomile flower has also been hailed as a sacred herb from
early on. The nervous system benefits from Chamomile tea
through its calming effects. Muscles in the body contract and
relax in response to chemical signals delivered through the
bloodstream. Muscles that are having difficulty relaxing have
a chemical in them that is signaling the muscle to contract.
This herbal muscle relaxer soothes muscles by increasing
certain amino acids. With the way humans depend on their
muscle function, it is no wonder muscle pain can be a very
uncomfortable situation. Some muscle pain sufferers experience
manageable pain only causing stiffness and soreness. For
others, the pain may be debilitating and cause tenderness and
inflamed areas. Doctors often first recommend applying heat or
cold as well as rest and basic stretching. However if that
fails to work, an herbal muscle relaxer such as Chamomile is
the safest and confident choice.
Although best known as a herbal muscle relaxer, chamomile is
also believed to have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory
capabilities. The plant’s healing properties come from its
daisy-like flowers, which contain volatile oils including
bisabolol, bisabolol oxides A and B, and matricin, as well as
flavonoids and other therapeutic substances. Chamomile may be
used internally or externally. As a popular remedy, it may be
thought of as the European counterpart of ginseng. Chamomile
tea benefits the muscles along the digestive tract, allowing
digestion to take place more efficiently. It helps muscles
relax in other parts of the body, which helps people who
suffer from insomnia fall asleep naturally. Chamomile tea even
has the benefit of reducing gas. Chamomile flowers have also
been proven to have anti-inflammatory properties. Cosmetic
products such as lotions that are infused with chamomile are
used to reduce skin diseases such as eczema and other skin
inflammation. It also greatly help repair skin on over-worked
and over-exposed hands. The chamomile flower extracts help
tone and strengthen delicate ski tissue. Drinking chamomile
tea before bedtime has been followed for centuries on account
of its ability to calm the nervous system and soothe
gastrointestinal disorders. It’s mild flavor makes chamomile
tea a favorite beverage with many. From the time of the early
Egyptians and Greeks until today, Chamomile is still
considered as a sacred herb because of its many curative and
healing properties.