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| laxing nervine herb in the Western world. It relaxes and tones the nervous system and is especially valuable where anxiety and tension produce digestive symptoms such as gas, colic pains or even ulcers. This ability to focus on physical symptoms as well as underlying psychological tension is one of the great benefits of herbal remedies in stress and anxiety problems. Safe in all types of stress and anxiety-related problems, it makes a wonderful late-night tea to ensure restful sleep. It is helpful with anxious children or teething infants, where it can be added to the bath. |
| As an antispasmodic herb, it works on the peripheral nerves and muscles so it indirectly relaxes the whole body. When the physical body is at ease, ease in the mind and heart follows. It can prevent or ease cramps in the muscles, such as the leg or abdomen. As an essential oil added to a bath, it relaxes the body after a hard day while easing the cares and weight of a troubled heart and mind. |
| Being rich in essential oils, chamomile acts on the digestive system, promoting proper function. This usually involves soothing the walls of the intestines, easing griping pains and helping with the removal of gas. It is an effective anti-inflammatory remedy internally for the digestive and respiratory systems as well as externally on the skin. A cup of hot chamomile tea is a simple, effective way of relieving indigestion, calming inflammation such as gastritis and helping prevent ulcer formation. Using the essential oil as a steam inhalation will allow the oils to reach inflamed mucous membranes in the sinuses and lungs. |
| Chamomile is a mild antimicrobial, helping the body to destroy or resist pathogenic micro-organisms. |
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