What is the Chamomile herb used for?
Chamomile is an aromatic perennial flower, producing feathery leaves and white, daisy-like flower heads with yellow centers. With a bright, clean golden-colored infusion Chamomile has a fragrance reminiscent of honey, fruit blossoms and apples and is often taken with honey and lemon. Chamomile has been prized for thousands of years for its therapeutic effects. In fact, Chamomile was dedicated to the ancient Egyptian gods for its ability to calm the mind and comfort the senses. Hieroglyphic records show that Egyptian noblewomen drank chamomile and used preparations of crushed Chamomile petals on their skin. Today, Chamomile is used as a nurturing herbal tea ideal for countering PMS, easing stress & anxiety, relieving headaches or enhancing a peaceful night’s sleep. Chamomile is also known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties as well as acting as a digestive stimulant, muscle relaxant and sedative. Chamomile may be a beneficial treatment for arthritis and is even used i
