The beautiful daisy-like flowers of Chamomile are nature’s little wonders packed with immense health benefits. Commonly used in the form of herbal tea but also available as capsules, this herb is known to relieve anything from diarrhea to cancer. Here we would like to introduce you to the wondrous benefits of Chamomile herb. Its realm of cure and treatment is not just restricted to certain diseases, but rather covers a whole array of physical and neurological wellness. If you are not yet a fan of chamomile, here are a few fascinating properties of the herb that will inspire you to make it a prized possession in your kitchen.
1. Relieves Anxiety In general, Chamomile has been used for treating anxiety due to its relaxing properties. According to scientific research, the herb is used to treat anxiety disorder as it contains flavonoids which are extremely beneficial in reducing stress, anxiety and keepingthe mind more relaxed. 2. Skin care Chamomile herb is excellent for your skin. It speeds up the healing process of minor wounds. You will be surprised to know that Chamomile tea can be used as an all natural skin bleach since it gives your skin a healthy glow and lightens the complexion.
Other skin care benefits: •
Effective in Soothing Skin Irritation
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Relieves Sunburns
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Protects from Free Radical Damage this could be linked to aging
3. Fights Insomnia Chamomile can be an excellent remedy for people who have insomnia. Researchers have found that flavonoid apigeninfound in Chamomile acts wonderfully in fighting against sleeplessness as it binds to benzodiazepine receptors in people’s brain. In general, Benzodiazepines are used to treat people with insomnia and anxiety. 4. Relieves stress The relaxing and calming nature of this herb increases the levels of certain hormones like serotonin and melatonin in your body. These hormones are responsible for reducing stress and anxiety. Consuming two cups of chamomile tea every day can reduce chronic stress. 5. Cures infections Chamomile contains phenolic that helps in fighting bacterial infections. It can be used in treating a yeast infection, haemorrhoids, eczema, diaper rash and minor wounds. Chamomile oil has been found to demonstrate great fungicidal activity against Candida (a type of fungal infection). These and a whole lot of other benefits make this herb truly a versatile natural remedy that all of us should be relying on.
About Sache Wellness Sache Wellness is a Noida based company and is one of the leading producers, exporters and wholesale suppliers of a wide range of herbs, spices and related blends, grown organically in our own farms under the supervision of agricultural and farm experts. We strictly adhere to the highest quality control standards. Our operations are NPOP, NOP, EU organic certified and our
processing facilities have food safety certifications like FSSC 22000, FSSAI and GMP Ayurveda. We have in-house modern laboratories well equipped to perform all major quality and testing related parameters. Note – The Author has primarily used Ayurvedic literature and secondary research for this article.