Chamomile Tea BenefitsThere are several chamomile tea benefits. Chamomile is a common name for several daisy-like plants. They are low growing plants, creeping or trailing with its leaves and flowers a foot high. The roots of this plant are perennial, joint and fibrous while the stems are hairy and covered with leaves. The leaves of this particular plant are divided into thread-like segments. They are called “Matricaria recutita” in Latin and their Botanical Name is “Matricaria chamomilla”.This herb requires a sunny situation for them to be cultivated. They flourish in a rather dry and sandy soil. The double-flower requires rich soil and provides good production of flowers in wet and damp conditions. The blooms appear from the end of July to September. There are a variety of species of this herb that is grown across Europe, tropical region of Asia and also in North Africa. In Great Britain there are four different growing wild; the Foetid or Stinking Mayweed (A. cotula), the Corn Chamomile (A. arvensis), and the sweet-scented true one (Anthemis nobilis)This wonder herb has a very large range of usage in day to day life such as: • Primarily used in the making of tea that helps with sleep and is often served with honey or lemon.
• The flowers have anti-inflammatory property that makes it good for rheumatism, arthritis and other painful swellings. • They are also very useful when it comes to curing intestinal and menstrual cramps. • They are also used for relieving gas pains, and are a very mild but an effective laxative. • The dried herb is externally used for sunburn, skin inflammations, and other burns, by adding a few drops in the water this herb is used for relaxing tired, achy muscles and feet, and softening the skin. • Last but not the least, the flowers of this herb is used as a hair shampoo, especially for fair hair and sometimes also added to cosmetics. Its essential oil protects wounds from being septic and infection. However, this herb is ragweed and those who are allergic to this herb should keep away from it as well. They also contain Coumarin, a substance that thins the blood and hence people taking blood thinners should also avoid using this herb.
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