I ran across a beautiful patch of wildflowers. This got me thinking about my favorite herbal teas and chamomile tea tops the list. It is a sleep aid with the ability to promote a full and restful night’s sleep. It’s very beneficial for those who suffer with insomnia, sleep disturbances, racing mind, or high anxiety and stress. Chamomile tea also has other significant healing properties such as the ability to soothe a disturbed digestive system by easing flatulence, stomachaches, ulcers, and cramping and by assisting in overall digestion and elimination. It is known to help relieve bronchial and sinus congestion, calm anxiety and panic attacks, decrease menstrual cramping, ease muscle spasms, and reduce migraine pain. Chamomile tea’s anti- inflammatory properties make it beneficial for reducing swelling associated with arthritis, fibromyalgia, and other auto-immune diseases. Chamomile tea benefits the liver and kidneys by stimulating them to purge out any toxins and cleanse them from the system. Chamomile tea also has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties making it especially beneficial in fighting against colds, flus, infections, and even Candida. chamomile tea is an excellent remedy for colicky infants and teething babies. Chamomile should be avoided by pregnant woman and by those that have severe allergic reactions to ragweed pollen. Chamomile is found as a loose tea, extract, or tincture online or at your local health food store.
If you find loose tea or dry your own wild flowers, add a heaping tablespoon per cup of hot water or make a tincture: 45 drops, once during day, 2nd dose 1 1⁄2 hour before bed, 3rd dose 1⁄2 hour before bed. Enjoy.
