Chamomile Flowers
Chamomile Flowers. Chamomile is best known as an ingredient in herbal tea preparations advertised for its mild calmative effects. Constituents include volatile oils and Flavonoids and recently studies have investigated Chamomile for its ability to promote recovery of wounds and encourage healing. Chamomile soothes skin rashes, irritation and burns. This herb will reduce pain, discomfort, itching and inflammation. Chamomile also speeds up the healing process and prevents bacterial infection. Matricaria recutita (German Chamomile) is an herb that has been used by European naturopaths for centuries. It has a tonic effect on many body systems, including the digestive and nervous systems and this makes it an excellent supportive supplement for digestive health. It has been traditionally used to help relieve occasional simple nervous tension, this herb helps to gently soothe and lessen frustration caused by common every day overwork and fatigue. Active ingredients include volatile oil, flavonoids, valerianic acid, coumarins, tannins, salicylates and cyanogenic glycosides. Chamomile essential oil soothes skin rashes and irritation. This oil also imparts a sense of calm and relaxation. Chamomile is a low-growing relative of the sunflower native to Eastern Europe and now found around the world. It is especially abundant in Hungary, Croatia, and Serbia, although chamomile grown in Egypt has an exceptionally high content of essential oils.Chamomile was used a medicine by the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. Its name derives from the Greek chamos (ground) and melos (apple), referring to its creeping habit and the apple scent of fresh blossoms. Extensive research has confirmed the plantÍs usefulness in treating minor abrasions, cuts, and scrapes, and as a sedative and sleep aid. Constituents Essential oil (bisabolol and chamazulene), apigenin, matricin. Parts Used Flowers Typical Preparations Baths, creams, infusions, teas and extracts. Summary The traditional use of chamomile tea is to induce deep sleep"an effect confirmed in a study of patients undergoing cardiac catheterization. Chamomile stops spasms in the smooth muscles lining the stomach and intestines, and contains chemicals that are anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, and antiparasitic. One hint for best results: Always brew chamomile tea in a closed container, especially if you live at a high altitude. Precautions None.
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