Χαμομήλι Ελληνικό (Ματρικάρια το Χαμαίμηλον, Χαμαίμηλο το Κοινό, Μουγιόχορτο, Matricaria Chamomilla)

Chamomile tea is a popular herb that also offers a variety of health benefits.

Chamomile is an herb that comes from the daisy-like flowers of the Asteraceae plant family.

It has been consumed for centuries as a natural remedy for various health conditions. To make chamomile tea, the flowers are dried and then infused in hot water.

Many people enjoy chamomile tea as a caffeine-free alternative to black or green tea and for its earthy, somewhat sweet flavor. In addition, chamomile tea is packed with antioxidants that may play a role in reducing the risk of many diseases, including heart disease and cancer. Chamomile has properties that can aid sleep and digestion.

Chamomile has some unique properties that may benefit your sleep quality. Chamomile contains antioxidants that can promote sleepiness, and consuming chamomile has been shown to improve overall sleep quality. Proper digestion is extremely important to your overall health. Chamomile tea may protect against diarrhea, stomach ulcers, nausea, and gas, possibly due to its anti-inflammatory effects. The antioxidants found in chamomile tea have been linked to a lower incidence of certain types of cancer. Chamomile tea contains the antioxidant apigenin, which may help reduce inflammation and reduce the risk of various types of cancer.

Drinking chamomile tea can help lower blood sugar levels. Chamomile's anti-inflammatory effects may promote blood sugar control, especially when consumed with a meal.

Chamomile tea is abundant in flavonins, a class of antioxidants. Flavone is a powerful antioxidant that may play a role in improving heart health.

Chamomile tea is often promoted as a strategy for preventing and treating the common cold. There is some evidence that chamomile may reduce the severity of anxiety and depression. It has been reported that applying chamomile to the skin through cosmetic products such as lotions, eye creams, and soaps can be moisturizing and helpful in reducing skin inflammation.

Some claim that chamomile tea may play a role in preventing bone loss that leads to conditions such as osteoporosis.

*The information given on our website is purely informative and does not replace the advice of your treating physician. Bean & Herb does not advocate self-medication. Bean & Herb does not support την self-healing.