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Chamomile tea is a calming herbal tea classic, great for relieving stress, but do you know that it has a few other wellness benefits? Find out why you should sip a therapeutic cup of this apple blossom aromatic infusion for your health, unless of course you have a ragweed allergy!

1. Eases digestion

A cup of chamomile is a great natural digestive aid. These daisy like blossoms are rich in volatile oils that can help to relax and reduce indigestion and gas. Drink after heavy meals to soothe your stomach.

2. Insomnia remedy

With sedative properties, chamomile is good for promoting restful sleep. A double bag of tea after a warm lavender and chamomile bath is a dream formula for perfect sleep.

3. Diminishes headaches

Calming, but also an antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory, this is a great go to herb for tension headaches. I brew a cup when I notice that a headache is creeping up.

4. Fighting a cold

Chamomile has long been known to have antiseptic benefits. Could drinking this tea help your body defend itself from bacterial infections? According to research published in the American Chemical Society's Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, drinking five cups a day for two weeks increases the level of phenolics in the body - these compounds exhibit antibacterial activity. Five cups of any one tea may be too much for anyone, but there is no harm enjoying a golden, fragrant infusion from time to time during cold season.

5. Menstrual cramps

This herb may be particularly beneficial for women. The same research also found increased levels of glycine in the body after drinking chamomile; glycine is an amino acid that relieves muscle spasms.

6. Body aches

Try soaking in a chamomile and epsom salt bath while you have a stiff neck or other aches and pains. I add three tablespoons to a muslin tea bag and add to bath water, while the hot water is running. You can also use three or four chamomile tea bags. Swirl in a cup of epsom salts and relax.

7. Puffy eyes

Cooled, used chamomile tea bags are an amazing remedy for puffy, tired eyes. Brew your tea and then throw the bags in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. Placed over closed eyes for 15 minutes. This reduces inflammation and swelling, and it feels great.

Add some chamomile benefits to your world. Whether you soak in fragrant, gentle chamomile waters, sip a warm cup of tea, or even have fun making delicious chamomile smoothies, this is a great herb to make a part of your life.

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I am not a health professional, but a tea drinker! My goal is to share my experiences with teas and soothing baths. This website does not intend to diagnose or treat any disease. If you need medical advice, consult with the professionals!!!