Camomile has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-bacterial and immune
stimulating properties. It is best known for its use as a pleasant
tasty tea to calm jangled nerves and settle the stomach, but its
active compounds called flavonoids (bisabolol, chamazulene and cyclic
ethers) also have potent significant anti-inflammatory action.
Camomile is widely
used in Europe for many inflammatory diseases. It is a popular herb
that may help relieve arthritis and is recommended for those with
Carpel Tunnel Syndrome. This herb is also particularly valuable
in treating diverticulitis because its anti-inflammatory action
soothes the entire digestive system. It is a first choice herb for
stomach distress and many gastrointestinal complaints including
indigestion and heartburn. For stomach ulcers, camomile is always
the remedy of choice.
It also acts as a
mild tranquillizer and reliable proven sedative due to the Apigenin
compound and is therefore ideal for those with insomnia.
It is also widely
used to treat various skin problems including psoriasis, eczema
and dry flaky skin conditions. Naturopaths maintain that applying
this herb externally works better than commonly prescribed medications
for treating psoriasis.
Camomile also contains
antiseptic compounds. It can be used to help prevent and treat gum
disease and as a mouthwash for treating gingivitis. Scientific research
has also proven its use for treating . Camomile is alas a fungicidal
and can be used in the same way as tea tree for treating athletes
foot and is especially good against candida. It can be used internally
and externally for such conditions.
Camomile is also a top choice for
treating bursitis and can help keep bunions under control and Camomile
compresses can also be used to treat leg ulcers, insect bites and
stings, and sites
which is a bacterial infection of an eyelash follicle. Scientific
research supports such use.
While drinking camomile
tea is fine, tinctures are more effective as they contain more of
the herbs carminative essential oil.
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