{"id":73,"date":"2011-11-22T16:39:01","date_gmt":"2011-11-23T00:39:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bethheilman.com\/greatskinforlife\/?page_id=73"},"modified":"2011-11-22T16:39:01","modified_gmt":"2011-11-23T00:39:01","slug":"chamomile-flower","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/bethheilman.com\/greatskinforlife\/vitamin-for-healthy-skin\/chamomile-flower\/","title":{"rendered":"The Chamomile Flower: Soothing Beauty From The Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float: right; margin-left: 10px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share\" class=\"twitter-share-button\" data-count=\"vertical\" data-url=\"http:\/\/bethheilman.com\/greatskinforlife\/vitamin-for-healthy-skin\/chamomile-flower\/\">Tweet<\/a><\/div>\n<p>You&#39;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?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bethheilman.com\/greatskinforlife\/files\/2011\/11\/chamomile_flower01.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-75\" height=\"160\" src=\"http:\/\/bethheilman.com\/greatskinforlife\/files\/2011\/11\/chamomile_flower01.jpg\" title=\"chamomile_flower01\" width=\"220\" \/><\/a>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.<\/p>\n<p>You can get this versatile herb either as freshly picked or dried chamomile flowers. As an extract, it&#39;s included in oral supplements and in toiletries such as aromatherapy chamomile products. Growing chamomile in your garden is a good idea if you&#39;d like to have your own stable supply of this natural remedy.<\/p>\n<p>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&#39;ll be saying goodbye to those nasty menstrual cramps, or even stomach cramps caused by poor digestion.<\/p>\n<p>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&#39;re having difficulty getting to sleep. <a href=\"http:\/\/bethheilman.com\/greatskinforlife\/files\/2011\/11\/chamomile_flower02.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-76\" height=\"233\" src=\"http:\/\/bethheilman.com\/greatskinforlife\/files\/2011\/11\/chamomile_flower02.jpg\" title=\"chamomile_flower02\" width=\"190\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This means that you can drink the tea at night, as much as you want, since there aren&rsquo;t any known side effects. Chamomile is also a very mild laxative that you can include in your diet and cleansing regimen.<\/p>\n<p>For skin care, chamomile is added to lotions and moisturizers because it relieves dryness and gives you soft, refreshed skin.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#39;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&#39;ll love its relaxing aroma-therapeutic effects.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Great skin as close as your garden. For answers to any additional questions you may have about Chamomile<a class=\"inline_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.greatskinforlife.com\/contact.html\"> Contact Us by clicking here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"inline_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.greatskinforlife.com\/index.html\">Return to Home Page from The Chamomile Flower<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tweet You&#39;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. 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