Chamomile Flower Tea

Health Benefits Better Sleep Chamomile tea's most well-known to promote sleep. It is known for its relaxing and soothing properties and is often taken before bed to promote restful sleep. Stomach Soother Chamomile is helpful for a variety of stomach problems. It soothes stomach aches, eases the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, promotes elimination, and assists in overall digestion. It is often found in teas for digestion in combination with peppermint. Menstrual Cramps One study found that drinking chamomile tea raised urine levels of glycine, a compound that calms muscle spasms. Researchers believe this is why chamomile tea helps menstrual cramps. Hemorrhoid Help One study found that chamomile ointment was helpful in the treatment of hemorrhoids. Cold Fighter Chamomile has immune boosting properties and helps in the fight against colds due to its antibacterial properties. Wound Healing The Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks used chamomile flowers in a poultice and applied them to wounds to speed healing. They must have been on to something. In one study, rats given chamomile extract in their water experienced faster wound healing. Diabetes Management Chamomile tea is being studied for its beneficial effects in the management of diabetes. In one study, daily consumption of chamomile tea was found to prevent the progression of diabetic complications and hyperglycemia.