Chamomile Flower

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TRADITIONAL MEDICINE: CHAMOMILE AND ITS 10 BENEFITS IT GIVES US TO ALLEVIATE HEALTH

La Paz, July 14th (UC/CovidBO).- Chamomile, one of the oldest medicinal herbs in history known in much of the world in its use as an infusion, has the benefits of relieving different ailments, such as digestive disorders, insomnia, colic, flu, among other ailments.

According to research, the main way to use this flower, is by preparing infusions from its flowers, which have a very pleasant aroma and taste. However, it is also common to use it to make cold or warm compresses as needed to treat inflamed areas such as the eyelids after a night without restful sleep or some area of the body where you have suffered a blow.

Among its healthy benefits is to counteract menstrual discomfort. It is an anti-inflammatory, drinking chamomile tea is a traditional treatment to relieve digestive disorders, including indigestion, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite and gas.

Excellent option for people suffering from type two diabetes. A cup of chamomile tea a day could help prevent breast cancer.

Although aromatherapy with chamomile is useful for fighting flu and colds, drinking its infusion stands as the best option. Experts agree that drinking between two to three cups a day for two weeks would increase the level of polyphenols, compounds that fight bacterial infections.

Also recommended to reduce the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorders. Chamomile is a soothing and relaxing, one of its compounds, chrysin, helps promote sleep, even under stressful conditions.

Thanks to its rich content in choline, a nutrient that belongs to the group of B vitamins and which participates in multiple metabolic reactions of the body, chamomile protects the liver from fat accumulation and helps to remove it from the blood.

PREPARATION MODE

Boil a cup of water over medium heat for about four minutes; lower heat. Put the water in a cup and add the chamomile flowers to the boiling water, then cover the infusion and let it brew for 3 or 4 minutes. Strain and drink.

In the same way, it is also very well used in cosmetic treatments with chamomile extracts that help soften and cleanse the skin, brightens and brightens the hair.

Ref:
https://www.minsalud.gob.bo/5805-medicina-tradicional-la-manzanilla-y-sus-10-beneficios-que-nos-da-para-aliviar-la-salud