Chamomile is nothing if not versatile. The dried flowers of this plant, native to Europe and Asia, are used in teas, shampoos, and skin-care products. Most chamomile grown in North America is of the German variety - the same type studied by Commissio...
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Description
Chamomile is nothing if not versatile. The dried flowers of this plant, native to Europe and Asia, are used in teas, shampoos, and skin-care products. Most chamomile grown in North America is of the German variety - the same type studied by Commission E. There's also an English chamomile, also known as Roman chamomile, that the commission didn't approve for medicinal use. Chamomile is a relative of yarrow, another herb that won Commission E's seal of approval.
Potential Health Benefits
Commission E credits chamomile with calming gastrointestinal spasms and infections. Used externally, it combats bacterial skin conditions, deodorizes, and promotes the healing of wounds. Chamomile tea is a traditional favorite for bringing on sleep and tranquilizing jangled nerves.
Scientific Evidence
Chamomile flowers contain antispasmodics and anti-inflammatory agents. The active chemicals in chamomile are concentrated in the essential oil, which is an appealing blue color. Researchers credit a molecule called bioabolol with anti-inflammatory qualities and another molecule, apigenin, for chamomile's ability to settle the stomach. Apigenin is also credited by researchers with having a calming effect, accounting for chamomile's popularity in treating insomnia. Steven B. Karch, M.D., an American health author, writes: "A famous study published in the Lancet in 1993 found that high intakes of flavonoids, like the apigenin contained in chamomile, prevented heart disease. Even the vapors of chamomile oil appear to have beneficial effects. Studies in animals have shown that inhalation of chamomile vapor can, at least partly, block the hormonal response to stress."
To make chamomile tea, pour boiling water over 1 tablespoon of dried flowers, steep for 5-10 minutes, and strain. Drink the tea 3 to 4 times per day between meals for upset stomach; the tea can also be used as a gargle for sore throats. For poultices and rinses, use a 3-10 percent infusion. For a fragrant bath, add 50 grams per 2 1/2 gallons of water. Ointments and gels should contain 3-10 percent herb.
How to Brew
By Infusion: 1 tablespoon fresh flowers (or 2 teaspoons dried flowers) to 1 cup boiling water. Because its oils are particularly volatile, chamomile should only be steeped for 5 to 10 minutes.
Red Sails Soother
This is a soothing tea with a beautiful red color:
1 teaspoon dried chamomile flowers
1 teaspoon hibiscus flowers
Mix flowers. Infuse 1 teaspoon of mixture in 1 cup boiling water. Steep 5 to 8 minutes, or to taste.
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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 pot, cover and let steep for 2-4 minutes. Pour into your cup; add milk and sugar to taste.
Iced tea brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 5 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea itself. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into the serving pitcher straining the tea bags. Add ice and top-up with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste.
Cautions
Chamomile can trigger allergic reactions in persons sensitive to ragweed. But Commission E recorded no known contraindications, side effects, or drug interactions.
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