Chamomile : Also known as: German Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, Matricaria Chamomilla, Matricaria Recutita, Chamaemelum Nobile
Since 1600, Europeans have used chamomile as a cure for insomnia, neuralgia, back pain, and rheumatism.
They were not the first to discover this herb; the ancient Egyptians included chamomile in their arsenal of herbal cures.
Used externally, it is thought to be good for skin inflammations and hemorrhoids. It is used as a liniment for bruises, hemorrhoids, inflammations and sores.
Used as a mouthwash, it can relieve the pain of toothache. Chamomile is put in shampoos to enhance golden highlights of blond hair. A cup of chamomile tea is the perfect nightcap!
Chamomile has also been said to be able to assist asthma if smoked. Used in this manner it is also said that it will relax the muscles. For centuries gone by this herb's relaxant qualities have been known and written about. It is able to ease the miseries of menstrual cramps. It is used as an antispasmodic to relieve digestive stomach pains. It is scientifically proven to relieve nervous strain and stress. Facts show and tests have proved that chamomile has been shown to be as effective as the opium based papaverine when used as a digestive relaxant. It is even known to be used when treating, kidney stones and jaundice and beneficial in all.
The herb has also proved to be an anti-fungal and antibacterial agent. It is used to reduce the inflammation in arthritic sufferers. The oil is very useful in treating bad burns, when gently rubbed across the burned area. For scrapes and burns brew a strong concoction and then use it as a compress when it is cooled. Once this was used to slow the advance of polio very successfully. Even sufferers of stomach ulcers have reason to use this tea. It's healing agents and relaxing qualities combine to prove itself as being highly beneficial to the relief and healing of this common ailment. Rich in Vitamin A it is also said to be effective in stimulating to immune system to work when you are feeling less than above the weather.
Caution: Chamomile is a member of the daisy family, and anyone who is allergic to other members of the daisy family, including ragweed, should not use the chamomile herb.
0 Comment:
Post a Comment