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Chamomile tea

The name Chamomile comes form the Greek word meaning "ground apple." The best chamomile flowers in the world come from the Nile River Valley of Egypt. Considered a remedy for all ills by the ancient Egyptians, this golden herb remains a modern favorite to promote calm and relieve anxiety. When steeped, these fragrant blossoms smell of freshly cut apples and produce a rich, golden cup with superior flavor. This caffeine free herbal infusion is delicious served with honey.

Its history dates back at least to ancient Egypt, where Chamomile tea was prescribed as a cold remedy. The Romans enjoyed it as a beverage, as well as an incense. Ironically, the name "Roman Chamomile" by which it is sometimes known, does not stem from this time. It rather comes from an arbitrary naming of the herb in the 19th Century by a botanist who happened to find some growing in the Roman Coliseum. Chamomile was used thousands of years ago in ancient Egypt, where it was honored for its great curative properties. It was first used in Europe about 1600, to help with insomnia, back pain, rheumatism, neuralgia and nervousness.

There are many uses for chamomile, both internal and external. Years ago, in both Europe and the United States, chamomile tea was a common cure for “the vapors.” This malady was characterized by fainting, swooning and general anxiety, most often in women.

Possible benefits of chamomile include: Regulating menstrual periods, kidney and spleen health, alleviating symptoms of the common cold, promoting relaxation and relieving stress, inducing sleep, calming nervous stomach and improve digestion, soothing skin irritations like sunburn, heat rash and hemorrhoids. In addition, chamomile may relieve toothaches, improve bronchitis, help with bladder troubles, help to expel worms and other parasites, improve liver function and relieve jaundice, be used as a poultice for swelling and pain, help prevent gangrene, relieve back pain and improve rheumatism.

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