| ANTI-STRESS
& CALMING HERBAL TEA
Today, one of the most trusted and widely used herbs of
all time - chamomile has become a valuable support in dealing
with our high-stressed, tension laden modern lifestyles.
History records its use by early Egyptian and Arab physicians
for chills, fever, fits, and many other discomforts.
A
WOMAN'S HERB
Chamomile offers many extraordinarily comforting benefits
to all women of all ages.Osteoporosis: Today with the nightmare
of possible bone loss (osteoporotic conditions) becoming
manifest in later life, the regular use of chamomile tea
could well be a sensible form of insurance - since it contains
a form of readily absorbed calcium.
Morning
sickness: Sipping a cup of chamomile tea first
thing before rising in the morning has proved a valuable
relief for mothers-to-be suffering from morning sickness.
PMS:
Premenstrual Syndrome. Chamomile may also be safely used
to ease the discomforts of difficult menstrual periods.
In Europe it is widely used as a relief for heavy or irregular
periods. Sufferersalso benefit from replacing other caffeine
beverages with chamomile as it soothes cramps and calms
the nervous system.
HYPERACTIVITY
BREAKER
Chamomile tea is an excellent tension breaker, not only
for overwrought adults -but also for hyperactive young children
and babies. Due to its exceptionally low toxicity it is
a wonderful natural standby for soothing away tantrums as
it gently calms young systems, eases anxiety, irritability
and restlessness. It is also an excellent aid to overcoming
insomnia. Chamomile tea also acts as well as a general tonic
that is beneficial for digestive and metabolic disturbances
as well as for tummy aches and gastric pains in children.
Chamomile has a special place in the treatment of childhood
ailments such as colic, teething pains and infantile convulsions.
ULCER
PROTECTION
For adults, the ulcer protective properties of chamomile
tea are not to be ignored. The Bisabolol-type constituents
and also the azulene in chamomile help to reduce inflammation,
fever, relieve spasms, counteract flatulence and alleviate
stomach cramps. It not only acts as a digestive, but also
as an antiseptic, a pain soother, an anti-flatulent, a nervine,
and it is a safe diuretic.
120
TIMES STRONGER
The antiseptic qualities of Chamomile are stated to be 120
times stronger than that of saline seawater. Diarrhoea,
gastritis, indigestion loss of appetite, and liver disorders
all benefit from the regular intake of chamomile tea.
SOUND
SLEEP AND SWEET DREAMS
Chamomile tea is a wonderfully soothing bedtime drink. A
gentle, natural sedative which is absolutely not habit-forming
or harmful in any way. In earlier times it was considered
the sole remedy for preventing nightmares. Although chamomile
tea will always be associated with elegant Victorian customs
it still has a great deal to offer the modern generations
as a very effective remedy for tension, anxiety attacks,
stress associated jumpiness, malaise, and restless interrupted
sleep patterns.
SPORT
ACHES & PAINS
After sport aches and pains, arthritic pains and rheumatism
are all listed as being relieved by chamomile tea. It is
equally effective as a soothing external treatment to alleviate
skin allergies, burns, dry skin irritations, inflammation
and sensitive skin discomforts - all benefit from the antiseptic
and soothing qualities of chamomile.
REGULAR
INTAKE PAYS OFF
Although most people find the odd cup of chamomile tea a
most soothing experience - if one is to enjoy the full benefits
herbalists agree that chamomile tea should be consumed several
times a day over an extended period of at least 3 months. |
