It takes a true tea connoisseur to know and understand the different types of tea and techniques of brewing a perfect cuppa. And if you are one of those, you would know the many ways in which chamomile tea can help us. Also referred to as Babune ka Phal in Hindi, chamomile is known for healing. The chamomile tea is prepared from dried flowers and is said to bring calmness to our body. Chamomile tea contains Chamazulene, an aromatic chemical compound that possesses anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and analgesic properties. Suffering from cold and cough? Simply steep a hot cup of Chamomile tea, inhale its floral fragrance and see your cold going away in a jiffy. Packed with both health and skin benefits that are hard to find in many other teas, chamomile tea has fetched quite a lot of popularity across the world.
Here are 5 benefits of sipping chamomile tea:
1. Boosts Immunity
As per many studies, Chamomile tea can not only aid in recovery from many illnesses but also work as a great preventive measure. It can fight harmful bacteria and boost your immunity system.
2. Soothe Stomach Aches
Chamomile tea is known to be a digestive relaxant and has been used to treat various gastrointestinal disturbances including, indigestion, diarrhea, anorexia, motion sickness, nausea and vomiting. Chamomile tea also has pain-relieving and antispasmodic properties which help ease period pain.
3. Promotes Sleep
Chamomile tea lacks caffeine and thus is best suited to consume before sleeping. It is said to relax nerves and soothes the nervous system, thereby helping you sleep better.
4. Improves Skin Health
Packed with antioxidants, chamomile tea helps boost skin health. It acts as a natural skin bleach, lightens the complexion and gives you a glow you've always wanted. Besides this, chamomile tea with its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, helps fade spots, eliminate acne scars and fight acne breakouts.
5. Reduces Dandruff
Got dandruff ? Chamomile tea may help get rid of that too! It tends to soothe scalp, eliminate and prevent dandruff and promote overall healthy hair. You can simply dab some onto your scalp about 20 minutes before washing your hair.
