Chamomile is a daisy like flowering herb of Asteraceae family which has been cherished for centuries in traditional medicine and ayurveda. Its flowers are mainly used as tea, ointments and extracts, offering calming and healing properties. This herb is native to southern/eastern Europe, Northen Africa, and Western Asia.
The key uses of this herb are:
- Dried chamomile flowers brew chamomile tea to soothe anxiety, improve digestion and sleep.
- Used for skin issues like eczema, burns, and acne or as mouthwash.
- Rich source of antioxidants like flavones and bisabolol which help to reduce inflammation, eases stomach upset and lower blood sugar.
- Fights bacteria, helping with colds, IBS and oral infections.
- High economic value of dry flowers, tea and essential oil.
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