Chamomile knew as one of the oldest herbs used medically. There're two types, German type and Roman type, where German type was studying more than Roman Chamomile. Chamomile was used as a sedative and antidepressant for insomnia in ancient Egypt ,Greeks and Romans. The popularity of chamomile increased in the Middle Ages where people are turning to it in order to treat some disease problems such as fever, asthma and colic and nausea.
Health benefits of chamomile
Here the most popular benefits of chamomile:
- What are the benefits of chamomile for insomnia. Medical Center of Maryland University in U.S, indicates that chamomile tea has a soothing qualities and relaxant for the nerves and perhaps one of the most important and best-known benefits of chamomile for the body. Studies on humans did not confirm such an order, but the animal studies confirm that eating small amounts of chamomile tea is useful to get rid of anxiety, while the body needs to drink about 3-4 cups a day to get rid of anxiety and insomnia. Insomnia and inability to sleep coincide with increased sadness, anxiety and even depression, and this is what can be avoided by drinking chamomile tea.
- What are the benefits of chamomile hair. Among the benefits of chamomile for the body is the benefits of hair where it works to increase hair growth and shine. One of the benefits of chamomile hair is to increase the gloss hair when is used. It also can help to prevent the formation of dandruff hair. Chamomile is used for blonding hair where you can not use henna with it. One of the benefits of chamomile for hair is prevention of itchy scalp and drought.
- The benefits of chamomile for the skin and face. Chamomile has anti-oxidant properties and this could benefit the skin to get rid of toxins that implement them and help moisturize the skin and purify it. Among the benefits of chamomile for the skin it is to increase the glare and makes them more healthy.The anti oxidants in chamomile has also a therapeutic properties for minor wounds in the skin. The antioxidants in chamomile can fight against acne and also the appearance of wrinkles associated with skin aging. Using chamomile dipped tea bags in cold water under the eyes can also get rid of dark circles and puffiness under your eyes.
- Chamomile benefits of the abdomen. Chamomile flowers can be useful to treat some stomach problems and digestive system, where they are useful for the treatment of nausea and relieve abdominal pain and cramps, through its ability to increase muscle relaxation in the digestive tract. Researches found that chamomile may be effective in the treatment of diarrhea in children even.
- Chamomile benefits of immunity and cancer. A 2005 study in was published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry found that drinking five cups of chamomile tea daily for two weeks has shown protected characteristics against immune diseases such as colds and viruses. In 2013, a study conducted at Ohio State University showed that Apigenin compound found in chamomile has the ability to kill cancerous breast cells more sensitive to treatment and make it. Besides that compound has benefits as an anti-inflammatory through support to repair damage cell DNA and RNA responsible for the transfer of genetic information.
- The benefits of chamomile for slimming. There is some evidence that confirms the benefits of chamomile for slimming, where it can help a cup of chamomile tea before ten minutes of meals at least to increase the production of gastric juices, which in turn helps in slimming and weight loss and that, according to the 'Nurses Practitioners Magazine.' Among the benefits of chamomile slimming is that it helps to promote sleep quiet where sleep disorders disrupte the production of insulin and other hormonal processes as it works to overweight and hard to control deficiency.
