The Chamomile Flower: Soothing Beauty From The Garden
You've probably encountered chamomile essential oil or the actual flower itself as an ingredient featured in many botanical beauty products. This type of daisy look-alike is really quite popular because of its natural soothing properties that people have recognized since ancient times. So what is it about this pretty flower that has made it a favorite among beauty and wellness seekers?
Chamomile is one of the oldest herbs that has been used for healing by early Egyptian and Greek civilizations. It is used in a variety of ways including being eaten raw (it can be an appetizing addition to your salad), drank as a mild tea, applied on the skin, and infused in bath water.
You can get this versatile herb either as freshly picked or dried chamomile flowers. As an extract, it's included in oral supplements and in toiletries such as aromatherapy chamomile products. Growing chamomile in your garden is a good idea if you'd like to have your own stable supply of this natural remedy.
Chamomile tea is a simple preparation of the herb used as a home remedy for many ailments. To make a mild tea, just dip some dried chamomile flowers in hot water for less than ten minutes. With only a couple of cups each day, you'll be saying goodbye to those nasty menstrual cramps, or even stomach cramps caused by poor digestion.
Aside from being a natural muscle relaxant, the benefits of chamomile tea also include being a nerve-soother. As a calming tea, it is recommended for people suffering from stress, anxiety, depression, and even helps when you're having difficulty getting to sleep. 
This means that you can drink the tea at night, as much as you want, since there aren’t any known side effects. Chamomile is also a very mild laxative that you can include in your diet and cleansing regimen.
For skin care, chamomile is added to lotions and moisturizers because it relieves dryness and gives you soft, refreshed skin.
Here's a great idea: when having your cup of chamomile tea, why not leave out a small amount to cool off then use it as a toner? Some folks even soak chamomile flowers in their tub water to bathe in. You'll love its relaxing aroma-therapeutic effects.
Chamomile is also an accepted treatment for redness and swelling caused by insect bites, minor skin irritations, allergies, and burns. It is an anti-inflammatory, anti-itching and antiseptic medicinal herb. And do you know that you can get a lot of antioxidants from it, too? As you might already know, antioxidants help heal our cells and fight premature aging.
With all these benefits, growing chamomile at home is something you might want to do to ensure your supply. A blooming patch of chamomile can be a beautiful and fragrant addition to your garden.
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