Chamomile, and its range of properties, has become increasingly popular across the globe and is a household recipe that has been used for centuries. The first documented use of this tea can be dated back to Eber’s Papyrus (1506 AC), when the ancient Egyptians developed a range of remedies using this herb. As well as Egypt, it is known to have been used ancestrally in central and southern Europe, India and North Africa.
CHAMOMILE’S BENEFITS AND PROPERTIES
The herb has been used for an infinite number of ailments over the course of history, including lowering fever, healing the skin, soothing headaches and period pains, as well as promoting calm and a stable digestive system. Some cultures, like the Ancient Greeks, Celts and Germanic cultures also used chamomile as a herbal medicine.
What are chamomile’s key benefits? What can it be used for?
At present, chamomile has become a commonly used product in teas, therapeutic wraps and facemasks, as well as essential oils. It’s key benefits include:
- Reducing mild stomach pains: One of the best-known effects of the chamomile plant is its ability to provide soothing properties to the digestive system, given that it relaxes the stomach walls, boosts intestinal flora and helps reduce stomach swelling, especially when drunk with anise. It’s very useful for treating gastrointestinal issues like flatulence, indigestion, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
-Promotes rest and sleep: Chamomile herbal teas calm the nerves and sooth the nervous system, meaning they help us sleep better. They are totally caffeine free, which allows for achieving good rest when drunk before bed, especially when blended with the herbs used in our Camomilla Golden.
- Soothes and reduces anxiety. It helps calm the nervous system and reduce anxiety. We often lead very stressful lives that make it difficult to relax our bodies and minds at the end of a long day. Drinking a chamomile herbal tea at night provides a soothing relaxant, as well as a natural sedative that can help bring down that everyday stress.
- Reduces stress. As with anxiety, one of the key benefits of chamomile is it’s activation of the parasympathetic system, responsible for our state of rest and relaxation after physical activity or our body takes care of vital functions like digestion. Thanks to this effect, it helps reduce stress. If we get home and find that we are stressed out or are suffering from a horrible cold, a hot cup of chamomile (for example, chamomile with lemon) calms and sooths us as if it were a medicine, while also giving us the chance to enjoy its wonderfully floral aroma.
- Helps control diabetes. When we drink chamomile on a daily basis, it helps Benefit our glycaemic index, balancing blood sugar levels. As a result, the symptoms of diabetes often improve. You could try a herbal tea like Magic Golden and enjoy the flavour and freshness of apple, hibiscus, berries, raspberry… All while looking after your health at the same time!
- Strengthens the immune system. One of the benefits of activating the parasympathetic system is its effect in improving intestinal health, reducing stomach swelling and improving the general workings of our body as a whole. Thanks to these benefits, the immune system is strengthened and can better fight infectious diseases.
-Relieves colds: One of the best known benefits of chamomile is its ability to fight symptoms of colds and flu. Drinking a chamomile and ginger herbal tea each night allows the tea to take action as we sleep. We can also try inhaling steam from this flower to relieve nasal congestion, a runny nose and sore throats.
- Helps heal skin injuries. Thanks to its astringent properties, it helps avoid infections. On top of that, the chamomile plant features phenolic compounds and tannins that help fight ageing and stimulate collagen production. Chamomile doesn’t just give us a more radiant look, it also helps do away with problems caused by acne, removing scarring and clearing up outbreaks when used topically, thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
- Relieves period pain. Thanks to its pain-relieving effects, it works well in fighting discomfort caused during the menstrual cycle. In order to Benefit from its effects, it’s a good idea to drink it daily during the third week of your cycle. Chamomile also has antispasmodic and pain-relieving qualities, which relax the uterus and reduce the production of prostaglandins during the menstrual cycle, a substance similar to hormones that causes swelling and period pains.
As we’ve seen so far, chamomile features a huge number of properties. This herbal tea is great for overall health and wellness. It’s safe to say that drinking these herbal teas on a regular basis gives a massive boost to quality of life!
GOLDEN CHAMOMILE
How can I make chamomile?
Infuse 2g (1 measure) at 95 ºC for 5-6 minutes.
Feel the calm take over with a cup of Camomilla Golden. Try it now!