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| sia, diarrhea, colic, aches and pains of flu, migraine, neuralgia, teething, vertigo, motion sickness, conjunctivitis, inflamed skin, urticaria and more. This may seem too good to be true, but it reflects the wide range of actions in the body. |
| Chamomile is probably the most widely used relaxing 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. The 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, chamomile makes a wonderful late night tea to ensure restful sleep. It is helpful for anxious children or teething infants, where it is used as an addition to the bath. |
| As an antispasmodic herb, it works on the peripheral nerves and muscles and 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 in 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 oil, 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 when taken internally for the digestive and respiratory system as well as when used externally on the skin. A cup of hot chamomile tea is a simple, effective way to relieve indigestion, calm inflammation such as gastritis and help prevent ulcer formation. Using the essential oil as a steam inhalation will allow the |
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