The health benefits of chamomile tea
Chamomile, a perennial herb native to Europe, has been used since ancient times for its antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and relaxing properties.
Chamomile tea is a very popular beverage still commonly used to relieve such issues are poor digestion, pain or nervousness.
Let’s remember some health benefits of chamomile, a flower with a thousand virtues!
Health benefits of chamomile tea: Chamomile for digestive health and relaxation
What is chamomile tea good for?
Family gatherings, celebrations – and the rich meals we indulge in – slow digestion, stress or anxious states due to personal or professional concerns, lack of sleep … for all these ailments, chamomile tea is often the answer!
Chamomile tea owes its numerous health benefits to one compound in particular: chamazulene, an aromatic chemical compound with anti-inflammatory properties that also contains flavonoids, powerful antioxidant substances.
In Tea Shop, chamomile is the “star ingredient” of our delicious Camomilla Golden herbal tea. With its added hint of apple, this beverage will become the perfect cup for an exquisite relaxing moment.
- Chamomile tea promotes digestive health
Due to its antispasmodic and relaxing properties, chamomile tea is one of the most commonly recommended natural remedies to treat gastric problems and relieve stomach pain, bloating, gases, heartburn and nauseas. Chamomile also stimulates the production of bile and facilitates its evacuation, and prevents headaches derived from digestive disorders.
- Chamomile tea for women’s well-being
Due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antispasmodic properties, chamomile tea is effective at relieving period pain, as it helps with blood flow and regulates menstrual bleeding.
- Chamomile tea to fight anxiety and insomnia
Chamomile has calming and mild sedative properties which help you relax after intense mental of physical activity, or at the end of a stressful day.
- Chamomile helps regulate emotional states
Some studies have shown that chamomile tea may reduce some states of anxiety and mild depression, and is sometimes used as a complementary treatment in such conditions.
- Chamomile tea helps relieve cold symptoms
The anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic (increasing perspiration and helping to lower fever) properties of chamomile make it an effective natural remedy to prevent and treat the common cold.
Various studies have also shown that chamomile is effective at boosting the body’s natural defenses and strengthen the immune system.
In case of flu, cold, sore throat and other common ailments, chamomile tea should always be part of our basic natural home remedies!
Possible interactions and side effects of chamomile tea
You should always consult with your doctor before consuming medicinal plants if you take drugs or supplements, or if you have any doubts about possible drug interactions.
Chamomile tea is generally not recommended during pregnancy, as it has been observed that in some cases, it may cause uterine contractions.
Some studies also recommend avoiding the consumption of chamomile together with anticoagulants, or in case of allergies to pollen.
When in doubt, always consult with your doctor or a health professional.
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