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Health Benefits Of Chamomile Tea
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Are you feeling nauseous or dizzy? Have you been unable to get a good night’s sleep for some time now?
In most cases, you often reach for some medicines to get some relief. However, it may not always have to be this way. Rather, try chamomile tea. Yes! Tea that is infused with chamomile flowers that are not only tasty but come loaded with many health benefits.
Used since centuries for its many health benefits, chamomile tea is increasingly becoming popular across the world.
A natural sleep aid, chamomile tea might be your way to proper sleep. It contains certain flavonoids that are known to assist in sleep. Another wonderful benefit of drinking chamomile tea is that it helps ease muscle spasms that are quite painful. Chamomile tea contains traces of glycine, an amino acid that has been proven to help reduce muscle spasms.
Know more about the other wonderful benefits of chamomile tea by going through this ClipBook.
The History Of Chamomile Tea
Today, Chamomile tea is popularly used to induce sleep and for relaxation. However, its health benefits were known since ancient times. There is record of ancient Egyptians and Romans using chamomile in their tea, creams, incense and other items. ...
1. Calms An Upset Stomach
Chamomile has properties that can calm an upset stomach and provide relief in case of any gastrointestinal issue.
2. May Help You Sleep Better
Chamomile is a natural sleep aid. How? Well, this tea contains certain flavonoids that helps in inducing sleep. The next time you are having difficulty sleeping, you know what to take. Yes, a sip of chamomile tea!
3. Is Anti-Inflammatory
Chamomile is considered a great anti-inflammatory herb. It helps reduce swelling on wounds and does not have any side effects.
4. Helps Reduce Muscle Spasms
The amino acid glycine has been shown to help reduce muscle spasms and this is present in generous quantities in chamomile tea.
5. Improves Glucose Control In Diabetics
Drinking chamomile tea on a regular basis could improve control of blood glucose levels in people suffering from type 2 diabetes.
6. Can Help With Some Skin Problems
Certain skin problems like eczema and acne have their root cause in the liver. Drinking chamomile tea can help relieve these skin problems as it is loaded with antioxidants and mitigating properties.
7. May Help In Fighting Cold And Flu
In addition to its use as a beverage, chamomile, when used as steam, can help shorten the duration of cold or flu. It contains compounds that are effective against cold and flu.
How To Make Chamomile Tea With Fresh Flowers
Do you like drinking chamomile tea? This recipe for homemade chamomile tea has hints of sweetness and apple that can only be found in a cup made with fresh flowers. Go ahead and make some at home.
