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Chamomile, The Wonder Herb

- BOBO BODE -KAYODE lifeissues­fromwithin@yahoo.com

Chamomile, nature’s wonder plant. It is widely known that from the beginning at creation, God created plants and vegetation and instructed us to them and eat them. But man in our usual way of r efining and upgrading our lifestyle have totally eroded and depleted the natural goodness that was put in every fr uit and vegetation for our benefit. We decided to process and waste all the natural goodness and nourishmen­t in what God created for our good. There are a lot of benefits. But of recent , many people have gradually found their way to using natural herbs in its raw state , to improve nourishmen­t and health benefits . One of such herbs that is the one in all remedy is chamomile. Chamomile Benefits: Considered to be one of the most ancient and versatile medicinal herbs known to mankind, dried chamomile and are the main contributo­rs to its natural healing properties.…

Where it is found

Chamomile is a traditiona­l medicinal herb native become abundant in the United States, wher e it has escaped cultivatio­n to grow freely in pastures, yard and in the wild, but the tea is usually made from the German variety.

Interestin­g Chamomile Facts

Chamomile grows in the form of small shrub that usually reaches 8 to 12 inches in height. German chamomile grows to the height of 3 feet. Chamomile has green, feathery leaves that ar e alternatel­y arranged on the stem. Chamomile blooms from June to July. Flies are main Name “chamomile” originates from Greek words “chamos”, which means “ground” and “milos” which means “apple”. Chamomile is named that way because it grows close to the ground and smells like apple. Chemical compounds and oils that ar e used in Even though beneficial effects of chamomile are not scientific­ally proven, chamomile is used in treatment of more than 100 different disorders. Chamomile can be used in the form of tea, tincture, lotion, capsules or various drops. can be used for disinfecti­on and to relieve the pain. It is mainly used for the tr eatment of urinary and ocular infections, skin rash, toothache, respirator­y

Caution

Chamomile can induce side effects when it is con chamomile may induce premature birth because it stimulates contractio­n of the uterus. People that are allergic to ragweed will probably gered after applicatio­n of cream containing chamomile or after consumptio­n of tea.

Chamomile plant

Considered to be one of the most ancient and versatile medicinal herbs known to mankind, dried chamomile plant’s potent oils and are the main contributo­rs to its medicine with almost no known negative side effects, chamomile has been used for nearly 5,000 years in to promote tranquilit­y, vitality, a youthful appearance and longevity.

Wonder herb: Proven Chamomile Benefits

One cup of chamomile tea has two calories, two milligrams of sodium and no cholestero­l. Chamomile is commonly used for improving many different health conditions, including:

How can one herb do so much?

Chamomile benefits include being used in dozens of ways to soothe the body, whether it be lowering pain due to sickness or childbirth, or fighting skin

chamomile remedies include: diffusing it in the home to help with falling asleep; applying its oils to skin to heal bug bites, itching and act as a natural eczema remedy; adding it to toothpaste or mouthwash to kill as a liver cleanse and heal digestive issues; and

Chamomile Benefits

derivative­s. Because these delicate compounds are unstable, they’re thought to be best preserved in an alcoholic tincture or “essential oil” form.

free radical damage and preventing cell mutation. associated with better immune function; lower rates of mood disorders; reduced pain and swelling; and healthier skin, hair, nails, teeth and eyes. Chamomile, whether in tea, tincture or essential oil form, is one the best medicinal herbs for fighting stress using chamomile essential oils is often recommende­d which is one reason why chamomile oil is a popular ingredient in many candles, aromathera­py products

its vapors travel directly to the olfactory part of the brain, turning off tension and reducing the body’s stress response. This is why practition­ers use chamomile to stress, including hysteria, nightmares, insomnia and various digestive problems.

Smells are carried directly to the brain, and they serve as an emotional trigger such as feelings of fear, anger and attraction. Our basic emotions and hormonal balance are in response to the most basic smell. Scents are a direct pathway to memory and emotion. Fragrances, like chamomile, relieve pain and generally affect personalit­y and behavior. chamomile can be used to treat various gastrointe­stinal the course of diarrhea and colic in children as well as relieve symptoms associated with the conditions ducing cramping, constipati­on and other stomach

Chamomile is sometimes called an “herbal aspirin” since it’s been a popular home remedy for lowering to reduce pain, congestion, swelling and redness. They’re effective at reducing facial swelling, skin irritation­s, toothaches, pain from infections and products like facial or body lotions, toothpaste­s, and bath soaps.

Chamomile can also naturally lower pain associ ated with arthritis, injuries, back pain, fevers and even used to soothe the body and mind after giving activity of chamomile. Evidence shows positive effects of chamomile stopping cancerous tumor growth and acting as a natural cancer treatment. Inhibition of cancerous cells is believed to be due to chamomile’s constituen­ts that appear to help fight skin, prostate, breast and ovarian cancers.

to cause minimal growth inhibitory effects on normal healthy cells, but showed significan­t reductions in cells that often lead to prostate cancer. Because chamomile benefits include both fighting infections and reducing mucus congestion, it’s added to many nasal sprays. Chamomile tea is also a good choice when you’re sick and want to beat a cold, the cold symptoms. Some people even gargle chamomile membranes and within the mouth and throat. Suffering from breakouts or dry, irritated, aged, Chamomile promotes smooth, healthy skin and and essential oils penetrate below the skin surface into the deeper skin layers of the skin, preserving its youthful appearance, completion and immune for centuries to treat wounds, ulcers, eczema, gout, skin irritation­s, bruises, burns and canker sores.

Today, we know chamomile benefits and uses go even further — it’s also useful for getting rid of signs of aging like dark spots and fine lines, reducing diaper rash treatment and can even be used around the eyes to fight infections and sties. 8. Keeps Gum and Teeth Conditions In addition to healing skin and the respirator­y tract, chamomile benefits include the ability to fight various bacterial infections of the oral cavity, teeth and gums. Chamomile benefits help reduce pain associated with cancer sores, wounds and toothaches, plus they fight harmful bacteria that can live within the mouth. providing cardiovasc­ular protection. Because of in foods is linked with a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease in elderly men. One study intake of 805 men aged 65–84 years and found that significan­tly inversely associated with mortality from coronary heart disease Best way to prepare : Pour fresh water in a clean saucepan (one that you reserve for tea making). Boil the water while you cup of water) in the water once it comes to a boil.

There are several brands of chamomile teas being sold . a tea bag per cup , with hot water, you allow to and very beneficial for you.

Recently, several studies dug into the anti-cancer activity of chamomile. Evidence shows positive effects of chamomile stopping cancerous tumor growth and acting as a natural cancer treatment. Inhibition of cancerous cells is believed to be due to chamomile’s antioxidan­ts called apigenin, which are bioactive constituen­ts that appear to help fight skin, prostate, breast and ovarian cancers. In a recent study, chamomile extracts were shown to cause minimal growth inhibitory effects on normal healthy cells, but showed significan­t reductions in human cancer cells, especially androgen-refractory cells that often lead to prostate cancer

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