Perhaps the most well-known use for the Chamomile herb is to promote relaxation in the cases of insomnia and anxiety. Many modern day natural sleep-aids contain the herb Chamomile. It can be used in both teas and baths.
Chamomile is also very effective for symptoms such as menopausal depression, loss of appetite, dyspepsia, diarrhea, colic, aches from flu, migraine, neuralgia, teething, vertigo, motion-sickness, conjunctivitis, skin-inflammation, urticaria, etc.
Chamomile relaxes and tones the nervous system, and calms anxiety and tension that produce gas, colic or ulcer. It soothes the walls of the intestines and aids in the proper functioning of the digestive system. It's effective as an anti-inflammatory internally for digestion and respiration, as well as externally for the skin.
As an anti-spasmotic herb, it works on the peripheral nerves and muscles, which indirectly relaxes the whole body. It's helpful for leg and stomach cramps, and can be used as a tea for gastritis.
Chamomile is a mild anti-microbial, which helps the body destroy or resist pathogenic micro-organisms. Azulene, a component of Chamomile, is bacteriocidal to staphylococcus and streptoccus infections. The oil from .10g of flowers is enough to destroy in 2 hours, three times the amount of staphylococcal toxins.
As an anti-catarrhal, Chamomile helps the body remove excess mucus build-up in the sinus area, therefore it's helpful for the alleviation of symptoms due to colds and allergies such as hay fever. Mucus is an essential body product, but when too much is produced, it's usually in response to an infection. Chamomile herb helps the body remove the problematic organism, also acts as a way of removing excess carbohydrates from the body.
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