An ally for bringing about restful states and peaceful calm, chamomile is extremely useful and safe.  Helping to ease emotional tension, mental and physical stress, chamomile is a wonderfully gentle sedative that's particularly useful for anxiety and insomnia.

With it's sweet apple-y taste, chamomile is a great choice in herbal medicine for common, every day use, and is incredibly well-suited for children!

*Historically, German Chamomile has been used to treat many conditions, including:
Anxiety

Acne

Abscesses

Chest colds

Children's conditions such as chickenpox, diaper rash, and colic

Eczema

Gum inflammation (gingivitis)

Inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis)

Insomnia

Minor first-degree burns

Psoriasis

Stomach ulcers

Sore throats

herbal actions

Anti-spasmotic

Anti-inflammatory

Anti-microbial

Antihistasmine

Carminative

Decongestant

Diuretic

Mild Bitter

Mild Sedative

Nervine Relaxant

Stomachic

Vulnary

Use as a tea, infusion, poultice, bath.

To make chamomile tea, steep a heaping teaspoon in boiling water for 3-5 minutes.  Strain and enjoy.  Add honey for sweetness and medicinal benefit.

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*Consult with your healthcare provider before consuming if you have a pre-existing medical condition, are pregnant, or are currently nursing. This herbal tea is in no way a form of medication, or a substitute for current medications that may have been prescribed by your healthcare provider.  All results may vary.

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