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Chamomile Flower is a mild relaxant useful for nervousness, stress and anxiety.

Chamomile is edible and medicinal. The flowers are edible and quite tasty in salads or made into a refreshing cold or warm beverage. Chamomile Flower is frequently used for an anti-inflammatory, an antispasmodic and digestive complaints, particularly gas. This gentle herb is basically good for all constitutional types.

As an antispasmodic, chamomile is used for cramps of all types. As a diaphoretic, it promotes perspiration, a time honored method of "sweating it out."

A cup of tea with chamomile in it is a time-honored remedy for inducing sleep as well as an aid to many other nervous conditions. The tea has anti-inflammatory properties, good for rheumatism, arthritis, and other painful swellings. It is also an antispasmodic for intestinal and menstrual cramps, relieves gas pains, acts as a very mild but efficient laxative, and loosens tight muscles.

Milder tea in large doses is given throughout the day for fevers, sore throats, the aches and pains due to colds, flu, and allergies. It is nervine and sedative especially suited to teething children and those who have been in a highly emotional state over a long period of time.

Roman Chamomile -- Chamomile, Roman Pure Essential Oil (Chamaemelum nobile, steam-distilled) has traditionally been used for its refreshing yet calming and soothing properties. Roman chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) is a highly renowned herb for its ability to instill a sense of relaxation. It is related to the daisy, yet smells of apples (chamomile comes from a Greek word meaning "earth apple") and is mild in every way.

Chamomile Liquid Soap -- Chamomile Liquid Satin Soap is enriched with Comfrey which gently cleanses the skin and provides an alternative to bar soap. Free Of Lauryl/Laureth Sulfates, parabens, animal by-products, animal testing.

Chamomile Body Wash -- Relaxing herbs of Chamomile and Comfrey, rich natural oils of Sunflower, Avocado and Vitamin E are concentrated into a formula of unequaled quality. Chamomile is used to treat inflamed, swollen skin and is often used to decrease the discomfort associated with eczema. Comfrey is an anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory emollient that is used to soften skin and increase cell growth. The Chamomile Body Wash formula also includes Aloe, a sore skin reliever and spirulina, an antioxidant.

The flowers are often made into a salve for use on hemorrhoids and wounds. Applied externally, chamomile acts as a wash or compress for skin inflammations, sunburn and burns. Added to your bath, chamomile relaxes tired, achy muscles and feet, and softens the skin.

To 1 cup boiling water add 2 teaspoons dried flowers. Steep covered for 10 minutes.

Organic Chamomile Teas:

• Organic Chamomile Tea - A a calmative and digestive aid. Offers relief from occasional indigestion and gently benefits the nervous system and the gastrointestinal system.
• Sweet Clementine Chamomile Organic Tea - Tangy-sweet citrus burst of fresh clementines mellowed with the gentle bouquet of fragrant chamomile flowers ...
• Celestial Seasonings Chamomile Herb Tea - Pure 100% natural chamomile gives chamomile herb tea the luscious golden tone and delicate flavor that make it a traditional favorite.

See also:
Healthy Tea Recipe Collection
Green Tea
Herbal Teas: Their Benefits

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