Chamomile Tea - Matricaria chamomilla L.
Chamomile Tea - Matricaria chamomilla L.
Chamomile Tea - Matricaria chamomilla L.

Chamomile Tea - Matricaria chamomilla L.

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Chamomile powerful relaxing tea

Chamomile Tea - Matricaria chamomilla L.        

Origin: Brazil

Used part: Leaf and flower

Description:

Chamomile is a plant with several benefits to health and well-being. Its scientific name is Matricaria recutita. Through the country, the chamomile has several different names, like margaça and macela. However, they all refer to the same plant, rich in nutrients and medicinal properties. Famous for its calming effect and ability to fight insomnia, this tea is one of the most consumed in Brazil. In this article you will learn all about the benefits of this drink, as well as prepare it and consume it in the right way.

Chamomile tea is the main form of consumption of the properties of this plant. Considered a potent medicinal beverage, tea can still be prepared with the combination of other herbs such as fennel and mint.

Health benefits:

Chamomile tea can be used for several benefits. In summary, it can be attributed to the antipyretic quality (able to reduce fever), analgesic, antibacterial and antifungal. There are antibacterial substances in the composition of chamomile. The tea of ​​the plant thus can stimulate the functions of the immune system, increasing the defense of the body. The antioxidant properties of this tea also help the body to prevent the development of cancer. Chamomile tea decreases the risks of skin, prostate, ovarian and breast cancer.

In the first place, we could not fail to mention the most famous benefit of chamomile tea. It is a soothing drink, which helps to relieve stress, nervousness and anxiety. That is, it has a calming and slightly sedative effect. This happens thanks to the properties of chamomile, which act with decelerating effect of the brain activity and muscles. That's right, the effect of chamomile is not just the mind, but the body as a whole. Thanks to its mildly sedative effect, chamomile tea helps you to fall asleep and have a more pleasant and healthy night's sleep. It serves very well for cases of mild insomnia or delay to fall asleep.

Chamomile is a powerful stomach relaxant used to treat gastrointestinal disorders such as gas, reflux and indigestion. Plus, it is a great natural remedy to treat and shorten the cramps that occur in children. Overall, chamomile tea can be used to relieve almost all the symptoms associated with conditions like pain and anxiety. Heartburn and stomach discomfort can also be alleviated with the calming effect of chamomile tea. The brain and the intestine communicate directly through the vagus nerve. Therefore, a more relaxed mind can also help treat the bowel.

A lot of people do not know, but chamomile tea does very well in the treatment of colds and flu. This is because the properties of the plant help to calm the irritation in the nose, throat and lungs. For this, prepare the tea and, before taking, breathe the steaming of the drink. This will help release the airways (in the case of stuffy nose) and will dispel bouts of sneezing and nasal irritation.

Chamomile is a plant that has anodyne compounds. This attributes the plant's antispasmodic ability, which is excellent for relieving menstrual cramps. Every woman knows how uncomfortable and painful menstrual cramps can be. Make a good chamomile tea in this situation and lie down for 15 minutes. In this way, the pains must decrease.

Good Herbal remedy:
  • Has soothing effect
  • Helps sleep better
  • Relieves stomach cramps
  • Combat diarrhea, nausea and vomiting
  • Combats flu and cold symptoms
  • Relieves cramps and menstrual pain
  • Stimulates the immune system
  • Improves glucose levels
  • It is a natural anti-inflammatory
  • Relieves headaches

Directions:

  1. In a pan with 1 cup of boiling water
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of chamomile
  3. Turn off the heat, cover and wait for 8 minutes
  4. Then strain and drink the sugar-free tea
  5. If you want to sweeten, opt for honey bee.

Chamomile tea has no negative side effects and, in infants and young children, is great for fighting cramps. However, do not overdo or offer tea daily. The consumption of this drink should be guided by a pediatrician.

Birth of dentin can be painful in some babies. To relieve this discomfort, prepare the chamomile tea, expect to cool, soak the tips of clean wipes in the tea and freeze. Then give the baby a suck.

Contraindications:

In general, this tea should not be taken by people who have allergy or hypersensitivity to chamomile. Otherwise, anyone can take chamomile tea without any problem. Some doctors also do not recommend this tea for pregnant women because in some cases it can causes premature spasms and contractions. But in order to reach this level, the pregnant woman needs to exaggerate consumption. Another important thing about using chamomile tea for children is to always have a medical opinion. This is very important to avoid allergies or the development of allergic episodes.