Chamomile tea

Required material

1 tsp chamomile

1 cup boiling water

Application

Pour a cup of boiling water over 1 teaspoon of dried chamomile, leave to infuse for approx. 10 minutes, strain and drink 2 to 3 cups per day in sips.

Rinse the mouth regularly with lukewarm tea for wounds in the mouth, inflamed gums and pharyngitis.

Chamomile tea can help provide relief for a cold, sore throat, gastrointestinal disorders such as bloating or diarrhoea, bladder infection and menstrual disorders.

Effect

Chamomile can have the following effects:

• Analgesic
• Antispasmodic
• Sweat-inducing
• Soothing
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antibacterial

Helps against

Coughing, sore throat, cold, flu, fever, bad breath, pain when swallowing, reddened pharynx, reddened tonsils, stomach pain, digestive problems, diarrhoea, stomach ache, abdominal pain, bloating, mouth ulcer, gum inflammation, bladder infection, menstrual disorders, eczema

Synonyms

chamomile tea