Herbs ~ Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)

• Promotes general relaxation and relieves anxiety.
• Alleviates insomnia.
• Heals mouth sores and treats gum disease.
• Soothes skin rashes and burns, including sunburn.
• Relieves red and irritated eyes.
• Eases menstrual cramps.
• Treats bowel inflammation, digestive upset, and heartburn.

This herb has long been used to prepare a gently soothing tea. Because of its pleasing, applelike aroma and flavor (the name "chamomile" is derived from the Greek kamai melon, which means "ground apple"), many people find the ritual of brewing and sipping the tea a relaxing experience. Concentrated chamomile extracts are also added to creams and lotions or packaged as pills or tinctures. The healing properties of the herb are related in part to its volatile oils, which contain a compound called apigenin as well as other therapeutic substances.

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• Cream/Ointment
• Capsule
• Tincture
• Dried herb/Tea
• Oil

• A chamomile bath can be relaxing - and provide relief for dry irritated skin or sunburn. Add 10 drops of chamomile oil, or several cups of chamomile tea, to a cool bath and soak for half an hour or longer.
• To treat burns, stick with chamomile creams or teas rather than greasy ointments. The latter contain oils that can trap the heat, slow healing, and increase the risk of infection. Creams, on the other hand, are made with a non-oily base.

• Reminder: If you have a medical condition, talk to your doctor before taking supplements.

When Peter Rabbit's mother put him to bed, she gave him a spoonful of chamomile tea. Scientists have confirmed her wisdom. Studies in animals have shown chamomile contains substances that act on the same parts of the brain and nervous system that anti-anxiety drugs affect, promoting relaxation and reducing stress.

Chamomile appears to have a mildly sedating effect, but more important, it also calms the body, making it easier for the person taking it to fall asleep naturally. In addition, the herb has a relaxing, anti-inflammatory effect on the smooth muscles that line the digestive tract: It helps ease a wide range of gastrointestinal complaints, including heartburn, diverticular disorders, and inflammatory bowel disease. In addition, its muscle - relaxing action may assist those suffering from menstrual cramps.

Used externally, chamomile helps soothe skin inflammation. It contains bacteria - fighting compounds that may speed the healing of infections as well. A dressing soaked in chamomile tea is often beneficial when applied to mild burns. For sunburn, chamomile oil can be added toa cool bath or mixed with almond oil and rubbed on sunburned areas. Chamomile creams, can relieve sunburn, as well as skin rashes such as eczema. The herb can also treat inflammation or infection of the eyes or mouth. Eyewashes made from the cooled tea may alleviate the redness or irritation of conjunctivitis and other eye inflammations; prepare a fresh batch of tea daily and store it in a sterile container. Used daily as a gargle or mouthwash, the tea can help heal mouth sores and prevent gum disease.