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Unlike today, when I was a child I was not a big fan of tea. My grandmother was, however, and she was convinced it was a cure all so she insisted that I drink it when I was ill. To me it could not compare to orange juice or anything else I could imagine drinking. But she insisted and tried out a list of teas until we arrived at chamomile tea.

Chamomile tea is not really a tea at all. It is an herb from a plant similar to the daisy flower. The active ingredient in chamomile is called bisabolol. This compound has a number of anti-irritant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties. The benefits of chamomile are extensive…

Chamomile is not only good for soothing nausea

- Chamomile tea is a natural remedy for stomach aches and intestianl cramps. Just 1 cup of the “tea” can soothe a stomach ache.

- Chamomile can also help ease migraine pain.

- Chamomile oil is also good for scrapes and burns. Just rub it on the affected area once a day. In addition you can soak a towel in chamomile tea and use it as a compress.

- Chamomile tea bags over the eyes help to reduce swelling and eye fatigue. Just soak them in water then put in the refrigerator until they are cool and place over your eyes.

- Drinking chamomile tea is also known to help people with insomnia or trouble sleeping.

- Studies have also shown that the active ingredients in chamomile can relax the muscles and help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

If you are gluten free you may have heard that tea bags are not safe for people with Celiac or gluten intolerance. Chamomile and other teas are naturally gluten free but the tea bags may be sealed with a wheat derived paste. So look for loose leaf Chamomile and tea bags sealed with a small staple instead of the paste.

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