Chamomile tea has long since moved from the category of pharmaceutical drugs to the list of useful products for daily use. Even well-known tea companies now have herbal and, in particular, chamomile teas in their product range.
The benefits of chamomile tea
The benefits of chamomile have been known for hundreds of years. The ancient Romans treated many diseases with it and used it as a fortifying infusion. All parts of this plant are saturated with essential oils and phytoncides, which have a beneficial effect on the human body. Chamomile is mainly used as an infusion and in herbal teas.
Chamomile tea has a delicate peculiar aroma that cannot be confused with any other. If we talk about the benefits of this tea, then no other herbal infusion has a similar ratio of its beneficial properties to any side effects and contraindications. In fact, the maximum harm from chamomile can be revealed only in any individual intolerance, or the effect of too much dose of alcohol. But in order for the negative consequences of exceeding the dose to appear, you need to drink as much as it is unlikely to be possible. That is why chamomile tea is prescribed even for infants to improve digestion and overall calming effect.
Chamomile has anti-inflammatory properties, successfully fights colds and boosts immunity. In addition, regular consumption of a cup of chamomile tea will improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and the digestive system of the body. Chamomile removes toxins, improves blood circulation and generally increases the body's resistance to various diseases. The antibacterial properties of chamomile affect all human organs, starting from the drinking process, thereby clearing the oral cavity from pathogenic bacteria and preventing stomatitis.
Cooking recipes
Chamomile can be purchased at any pharmacy and in any desired form. These can be ready-made teas in bags, or dried chamomile flowers in packaged packages. Making chamomile tea from a bag is exactly the same as brewing any regular teas. But it is much preferable to brew tea from chamomile flowers in accordance with your tastes and in an individual dosage.
A couple of tablespoons of dried chamomile flowers are poured into a kettle, poured with boiling water and insisted for 15 minutes. You can mix chamomile with green tea, and then such a drink will acquire a more tart taste and rich color. A couple of leaves of mint or lemon balm will enrich the taste of chamomile tea and make it extremely aromatic.
