With the aroma of an apple and a soothing, gentle relaxing effect chamomile is a popular anti-anxiety remedy

Chamomile is one of the safest medicinal herbs, and is often taken as chamomile tea. It has a number of uses including treatment for insomnia, rash, and sunburn; as an anti-inflammatory for eye infections, and as a muscle relaxant.

The benefits of chamomile tea are varied and include relieving stress. Studies on animals show that chamomile affects the same parts of the brain as prescription anti-anxiety drugs. This also helps with one of the biggest problems of insomnia: being able to relax. This same property helps muscles relax as well, making it easier to fall asleep.

This medicinal herb has antibacterial and disinfecting properties as well, making it one of the best natural herbs for a rash or other skin problem. Lotions containing chamomile ease itching associated with a rash and can reduce the time it takes to heal. It also has anti-inflammatory properties which help cure rashes. This soothing effect makes chamomile lotion a good choice for sunburn as well.

The anti-inflammatory properties of this natural herb can be used for other ailments as well. Made into a compress, chamomile tea can soothe puffy, irritated eyes, and may even be beneficial in reducing the swelling that comes with conjunctivitis. Used as a mouthwash, this herb can reduce gum inflammation as well.

It is very safe and has been used long-term without any adverse side effects. However if you are allergic to plants in the daisy family such as ragweed, you may want to use small amounts at first to make sure you will not have an allergic reaction as well. If you are using pills or tinctures make sure that they contain at least one percent apigenin, and if you are using lotions or creams make sure they contain at least three percent chamomile for the best healing results. 

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