Fahmida Hashem
Herbal tea has acquired great popularity all over the world for obvious reasons. The health benefits associated with herbal tea is endless. It has been consumed since several centuries due to its effectiveness.
Generally, herbal tea is good for your overall health. They not only act as a disease barrier, but they also provide nutritional value to your body. You often hear about the benefits of tea; however, not all teas are equal in terms of their beneficial effects. Some of the popular herbal teas are Black tea, Green tea, Chamomile tea, Ginger tea, Ginseng tea, Peppermint tea, Cinnamon tea etc. Some of these herbal teas possess extremely strong medicinal benefits such as Chamomlile tea.
Chamomile is an herb that comes from a flowering plant from the daisy family. This is widely used throughout the world. Chamomile is one of the most ancient medicinal herbs known to mankind. The dried flowers of chamomile contain many terpenoids and flavonoids contributing to its medicinal properties. The enduring popularity of herbal medicines may be explained by the tendency of herbs to work slowly, usually with minimal toxic side effects. One of the most common herbs used for medicinal purposes is Chamomile.
Traditionally, chamomile has been used for centuries as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, mild astringent and healing medicine. Studies indicate that inhaling steam with chamomile extract has been helpful in common cold symptoms, it has been claimed that consumption of chamomile tea boosts the immune system and helps fight infections associated with colds. This is used traditionally for numerous gastrointestinal conditions, including digestive disorders, colic, upset stomach, flatulence (gas), ulcers, indigestion, diarrhea, anorexia, motion sickness, and gastrointestinal irritation. Chamomile is especially helpful in dispelling gas, soothing the stomach, and relaxing the muscles that move food through the intestines. It is also act as an herbal bitter to stimulate the liver.
Osteoporosis is a metabolic bone disease resulting from low bone mass (osteopenia) due to excessive bone resorption. To prevent bone loss that occurs with increasing age, chamomile extract was evaluated for its ability to stimulate the differentiation and mineralization of osteoblasticcells. Chamomile in the form of an aqueous extract has been frequently used as a mild sedative to calm nerves and reduce anxiety, to treat hysteria, nightmares, insomnia and other sleep problems. It is widely regarded as a mild tranquillizer and sleep-inducer. Other hand chamomile can help in improving cardiovascular conditions, stimulate immune system and provide some protection against cancer.
Chamomile is a wonderful cure for migraines. Take a cup of tea when you start noticing the symptoms of a migraine headache. It works best if you take it before the headache actually gets severe. It can make muscle more stimulating and be sure much better sleep that is a quite typical reason behind migraine headache. Most significantly it will help to help ease pain through reducing some fundamental symptoms.
Externally, chamomile has been used to treat diaper rash, wounds, ulcers, eczema, gout, rheumatic pain, cracked nipples, chicken pox, ear and eye infections, disorders of the eyes including blocked tear ducts, conjunctivitis, nasal inflammation and poison ivy. Chamomile is extensively used to treat inflammations of the skin and mucous membranes, and for various bacterial infections of the skin, oral cavity and gums, and respiratory tract.
A relatively low percentage of people are sensitive to chamomile and develop allergic reactions. While there have been isolated reports of allergies caused such as, skin rashes and bronchial constriction; most people can use this herb with no problem. People with asthma should not take chamomile tea because it can make asthma worse. Pregnant individuals are advised not to consume chamomile tea as it can stimulate uterine contractions & carry risk for miscarriage.
Chamomile has been used as an herbal medication since ancient times, is still popular today and probably will continue to be used in the future because it contains various bioactive phyto-chemicals that could provide therapeutic effects.
However, before the consumption of chamomile tea or any others it is advisable to talk to a professional who is knowledgeable about herbal tea and its side effects, good and bad. In the meantime, an increase in the consumption of tea, with a negligible calorie load, should be encouraged.
Herbal tea has acquired great popularity all over the world for obvious reasons. The health benefits associated with herbal tea is endless. It has been consumed since several centuries due to its effectiveness.
Generally, herbal tea is good for your overall health. They not only act as a disease barrier, but they also provide nutritional value to your body. You often hear about the benefits of tea; however, not all teas are equal in terms of their beneficial effects. Some of the popular herbal teas are Black tea, Green tea, Chamomile tea, Ginger tea, Ginseng tea, Peppermint tea, Cinnamon tea etc. Some of these herbal teas possess extremely strong medicinal benefits such as Chamomlile tea.
Chamomile is an herb that comes from a flowering plant from the daisy family. This is widely used throughout the world. Chamomile is one of the most ancient medicinal herbs known to mankind. The dried flowers of chamomile contain many terpenoids and flavonoids contributing to its medicinal properties. The enduring popularity of herbal medicines may be explained by the tendency of herbs to work slowly, usually with minimal toxic side effects. One of the most common herbs used for medicinal purposes is Chamomile.
Traditionally, chamomile has been used for centuries as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, mild astringent and healing medicine. Studies indicate that inhaling steam with chamomile extract has been helpful in common cold symptoms, it has been claimed that consumption of chamomile tea boosts the immune system and helps fight infections associated with colds. This is used traditionally for numerous gastrointestinal conditions, including digestive disorders, colic, upset stomach, flatulence (gas), ulcers, indigestion, diarrhea, anorexia, motion sickness, and gastrointestinal irritation. Chamomile is especially helpful in dispelling gas, soothing the stomach, and relaxing the muscles that move food through the intestines. It is also act as an herbal bitter to stimulate the liver.
Osteoporosis is a metabolic bone disease resulting from low bone mass (osteopenia) due to excessive bone resorption. To prevent bone loss that occurs with increasing age, chamomile extract was evaluated for its ability to stimulate the differentiation and mineralization of osteoblasticcells. Chamomile in the form of an aqueous extract has been frequently used as a mild sedative to calm nerves and reduce anxiety, to treat hysteria, nightmares, insomnia and other sleep problems. It is widely regarded as a mild tranquillizer and sleep-inducer. Other hand chamomile can help in improving cardiovascular conditions, stimulate immune system and provide some protection against cancer.
Chamomile is a wonderful cure for migraines. Take a cup of tea when you start noticing the symptoms of a migraine headache. It works best if you take it before the headache actually gets severe. It can make muscle more stimulating and be sure much better sleep that is a quite typical reason behind migraine headache. Most significantly it will help to help ease pain through reducing some fundamental symptoms.
Externally, chamomile has been used to treat diaper rash, wounds, ulcers, eczema, gout, rheumatic pain, cracked nipples, chicken pox, ear and eye infections, disorders of the eyes including blocked tear ducts, conjunctivitis, nasal inflammation and poison ivy. Chamomile is extensively used to treat inflammations of the skin and mucous membranes, and for various bacterial infections of the skin, oral cavity and gums, and respiratory tract.
A relatively low percentage of people are sensitive to chamomile and develop allergic reactions. While there have been isolated reports of allergies caused such as, skin rashes and bronchial constriction; most people can use this herb with no problem. People with asthma should not take chamomile tea because it can make asthma worse. Pregnant individuals are advised not to consume chamomile tea as it can stimulate uterine contractions & carry risk for miscarriage.
Chamomile has been used as an herbal medication since ancient times, is still popular today and probably will continue to be used in the future because it contains various bioactive phyto-chemicals that could provide therapeutic effects.
However, before the consumption of chamomile tea or any others it is advisable to talk to a professional who is knowledgeable about herbal tea and its side effects, good and bad. In the meantime, an increase in the consumption of tea, with a negligible calorie load, should be encouraged.
(Fahmida Hashem is a nutritionist)
