The botanical name of this plant, Matricaria, is derived from the Latin word “uterus”, because the at that time was used to treat women diseases. Chamomile derives from the ancient Greek and translates as “earth apple”, because of its aroma.
With the increasing interest of population in alternative therapy, many natural healing therapies have gained popularity. Media have warmly welcomed some of these remedies, while others were blamed.
Aromatherapy is one of the therapies that received much positive publicity. Many people accept it and the number of practitioners is growing rapidly every day. With the increasing popularity, aromatherapy and essential oils based businesses have soared.
Of all the essential oils the chamomile oil is the most appreciated worldwide. Its sweet smell can delight everyone and is calming to tired muscles.
The highest quality chamomile comes from the Nile Delta – Egypt. For the chamomile tea to get a pleasant fruity aroma, can be enhanced with sugar or honey.
Chamomile medicinal benefits:
It is often drank to diminish various health problems, from toothaches to nervousness. Chamomile has proven to be beneficial in relieving headaches and is a very natural relaxing herb known to those who suffer from insomnia.
In many circles chamomile tea is considered to have sleep-inducing properties due to its natural compounds. Also can help in treating digestive diseases through the stomach and calming the nerves.
Like many teas and herbs, chamomile should be used without adding milk, but this does not preclude the addition of honey, lemon, lime, cinnamon, etc.. Chamomile blended with peppermint administered for 2 weeks, 5 cups a day, will help remove chemicals that cause inflammation and muscle spasms.
Adding a few drops of chamomile of oil to bath water will relieve all the stress of everyday life. If you add the oil in the morning’s baths, then expect to have an energetic mood all day. Using a room deodorant scent of chamomile will add pleasure to the whole house ambiance. At the same time it helps strengthen your hair and solve various hair problems.
Chamomile is a tonic, bitter, stimulant, aromatic, analgesic, antispasmodic and stomach medicine. It is used mostly for use externally to speed healing and treat inflammation, and can be used internal to treat fever, stomach problems, anxiety and insomnia.
Clinical studies have clearly shown that chamomile has a weak sedative effect when given as a tea. Animal tests have shown that chamomile volatile oil, administered orally to rabbits with kidney problems, normalized the uremia feature. This shows that chamomile can be used in kidney diseases.
It turns out that chamomile is helpful in reducing inflammation in arthritis. It also relaxes tense muscles of the intestines.
Precautions of use:
Chamomile is generally considered safe and nontoxic. Side effects are rare. Do not use tincture or essential oil of chamomile during pregnancy. Chamomile may increase anticoagulant effects. Do not take along with sedative drugs or alcohol.
Those who are allergic to ragweed or other plants of the Asteraceae family should avoid chamomile. It can interfere with blood clotting, so do not use it with aspirin or other substances that have anticoagulant properties. Used in large quantities can cause vomiting and vomiting gas.
Chamomile is a true treasure. Use it with care and will bring only benefits. As has been used for centuries with spectacular results, will be used from now on too, especially when every day is discovered a new medicinal use for it.