Also called Hungarian chamomile or single chamomile, the bitter, spicy, and aromatic flower heads of the chamomile plant have been used to treat nervousness and irritability, digestive disorders, teething and irritable children, menstrual cramps, and... More Info below.
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Description
Also called Hungarian chamomile or single chamomile, the bitter, spicy, and aromatic flower heads of the chamomile plant have been used to treat nervousness and irritability, digestive disorders, teething and irritable children, menstrual cramps, and back pains. They possess calmative, nervine, antispasmodic, anodyne, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, and carminative properties due to the presence of and essential oil (comprised of blue-colored azulene) as well as coumarin, flavonic heterosides, and tannic acid.
Chamomile is one of the most widely used herb teas, highly regarded for its digestive and calming properties. Chamomile, sometimes known as the "Band-Aid for the stomach," should be one of the first herbs considered for all digestive complaints. It is a good remedy for a number of diseases ranging from the common cold and flu to digestive disorders, diarrhea, menstrual cramps, nervousness and insomnia.
An excellent remedy for menstrual cramps is an infusion of chamomile flowers with a few slices of raw ginger. This same combination is good for all the above-mentioned diseases. A strong infusion using one ounce to a pint of water is one of the most effective treatments to relieve pains, including the pain of a slipped disc in the back, sciatica, and gout.
Chamomile tea, with its high assimilable calcium content, seems to be effective for irritable children and teething, colicky infants.
There are different varieties of chamomile, all with similar properties, but the stronger bitter German chamomile has the greater anti-inflammatory properties. Chamomile also makes a good rinse for blond hair.
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Directions
Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 tea bag for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea).
Iced tea brewing method (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 6 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the bags. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. [A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to double the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water].
Additional Information
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
