Chamomile Health Benefits
- Promotes relaxation and sleep
- Reduces Inflammation, alleviating conditions such as arthritis, gastrointestinal inflammation and skin irritation.
- Relieves digestive issues like indigestion, nausea, bloating.
- Can alleviate menstrual discomfort.
- When applied topically, can aid in skin care.
- Its been proven ideal to help parents sooth kid’s health issues such as teething, diaper rash, upset tummy, etc
Synergies and Alternatives
Chamomile pairs well with lavender and lemon balm for extra-soothing tea blends. For those with severe stress and Anxiety, CBD oil and Valerian Root which are stronger sedatives can be appropriate.
Fun Fact About Chamomile
Did you know that according to gardening lore, chamomile was called the ‘plant’s physician’ because gardeners believed it could revive nearby sick plants?
Neanderthal remains more than 50,000 years old have been found with traces of Chamomile on their teeth, suggesting its medicinal use even that long ago.
Egyptians used Chamomile in reverence to the Sun God Ra, using its oil and flowers as part of the funerary rituals of its noble people.
Scientific Tidbit
Chamomile scientific names include Matricaria Chamomilla or Chamaemelum nobile, and it helps us relax and sleep better because of a compound called Apigenin, that binds to GABA receptors in the brain reducing anxiety and stress.
Angie’s Products Containing Chamomile
Cold & Flu Herbal Teas:
Mint Condition
Calming Afternoon Herbal Teas:
Afternoon Delight, Happy Endings
Sleep Herbal Teas:
Quiet Sunset, Sweet Dreams, Sandman, Over the Moon
For more information about Chamomile or any other Herbal Medicine question, please don’t hesitate to call us during office hours.
