Origin: Europe and Asia
Family: Asteraceae
Also called: German chamomile, wild chamomile, roman chamomile
Active Ingredients: Coumarin, phytochemicals, azulene, borneol, gentisic acid
Chamomile Tea is regarded as a great all round herb. It will calm anxiety
and relax both physical and mental tension. It is also helpful for
flatulence, diarrhoea, stomach disorders, insomnia and toothache.
Chamomile tea is also an excellent herb for teething babies or when they
have ear infections, cramps or stomach aches.
Also chamomile tea is benificial for colitis, fever, IBD, colic, gingivitis, hemorrhoids, menstrual disorders and also as a mouthwash for minor mouth and gum infections. CAUTION: Chamomile should not be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and also people with allergies may react if taking chamomile.
Hot infusion
Preparing a hot infusion Chamomile tea requires several steps.
- Fill one tea infuser full of the Chamomile Tea Herbs.
- Pour one cup of boiling water over the herbs.
- Cover the cup to ensure all the volatile oils & aromas in the herbs do not escape.
- Allow the herbs to infuse for 3-5 minutes, then sip
This tea is very interesting. I've tried this one. This is definitely worth a try.
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