CHAMOMILE
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The relaxing sleepy-time herb.
Matticatia chamomilla (German chamomile)
Chamomile flowers combine the best characteristics of refreshing, relaxing
and cleansing.
It contains the relaxing amino acid tryptophane. Chamomile is the
most popular herb tea flavor in the world. Its oils are also anti-anti-inflammatory
and antibacterial and contain beneficial flavonoids.
People dependent on chemical stimulants (including caffeine and sugar) will
find that chamomile is a relaxing tonic for jangled nerves.
By relaxing smooth muscle contractions, chamomile can ease GI (Gastro Intestinal)
irritations as well as stomach and menstrual cramps.
By soothing inflamed tissues, it can also cool canker sores and skin irritations.
NSP sells German chamomile. Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile -Anthemis
nobilis) is similar and is also widely cultivated.
Chamomile may cause allergic reactions in persons
sensitive to ragweed or daisies.
