Chamomile Organic Dried Flowers 50g The Spiceworks - Hereford Herbs & Spices

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Considered to be one of the most ancient and versatile medicinal herbs known to mankind, dried chamomile flowers have numerous, widespread health implications thanks to their high levels of disease-fighting antioxidants like terpenoids and flavonoids. The chamomile that we use is the German chamomile species and it grows wild in Bulgaria. The extract has anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties, and is also high in antioxidants. So you’ll be getting all the amazing skin benefits of chamomile mentioned above. Once boiled, place the chamomile flowers in a glass/teapot and cover them with the water. Allow it to steep for 4-5 minutes. Then strain the tea from the pot, sweeten (I make honey chamomile tea), and enjoy.

In a recent study published by the Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, chamomile extracts were shown to cause minimal growth inhibitory effects on normal healthy cells, but showed significant reductions in human cancer cells, especially androgen-refractory cells that often lead to prostate cancer. 6. Relieves Congestion The same anti-inflammatory properties, which make chamomile useful for various bodily and psychological ailments, bring about many of the chamomile skin care benefits. It’s also a valuable antioxidant whilst also being very mildly astringent. This makes it an excellent choice for skincare. Kolanos R., Stice S. A., Gupta R. C., Lall R., Srivastava A. (2021). “ Chapter 44 - German chamomile,” in Nutraceuticals. Second Edition (Cambrige, CA, USA: Academic Press; ), 757–772. [ Google Scholar]

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Chamomile can interact with cyclosporine (a medicine used to prevent the rejection of organ transplants) as well as warfarin (a blood thinner). If you are using either of these drugs, you should consult with your doctor before trying chamomile products. Amounts and Dosage Molnar M., Mendešević N., Šubarić D., Banjari I., Jokić S. (2017). Comparison of various techniques for the extraction of umbelliferone and herniarin in Matricaria chamomilla processing fractions. Chem. Cent. J. 11 ( 1), 78. 10.1186/s13065-017-0308-y The list of ways that chamomile extract can be used is surprisingly long. Drinking chamomile tea is the most popular way to use this powerful herb. You can also diffuse chamomile essential oil at home, use the oil to soothe skin conditions. Chamomile extracts are also available and used to relieve digestive issues and promote liver detoxification.Abutaleb M., Ragab T. I., Abdeldaim Y., Mohamed A. (2021). Effect of new solar-drying designs for chamomile essential oil yield and its chemical constituents in Egypt. Arab Univ. J. Agric. Sci. 29 ( 1), 0–385. 10.21608/ajs.2021.27690.1333

Jadoon S, Karim S, Bin Asad MH, et al. Anti-Aging Potential of Phytoextract Loaded-Pharmaceutical Creams for Human Skin Cell Longetivity. Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2015;2015:709628. doi:10.1155/2015/709628 As far as watering goes, the shallow roots require that the top layer of soil be kept moist. I’ve found that chamomile is very “vocal” about letting you know it needs water. So if you see it start to droop, it’s likely time for a drink.Simmer the water and any of the above ingredients on the stovetop for 10-15 minutes (to extract more flavor). Then add the chamomile and steep for 5 minutes.

Khorasani F, Aryan H, Sobhi A, et al. A systematic review of the efficacy of alternative medicine in the treatment of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. J Obstet Gynaecol. 2020;40(1):10-19. doi:10.1080/01443615.2019.1587392 How can one herb do so much? Chamomile benefits our health by soothing the body, relieving mild pain, fighting skin irritations and helping to ease anxiety. Research also shows that drinking chamomile tea can help to improve sleep quality and fatigue, and even alleviate depression. Despite several studies on the drying of fresh chamomile flowers and extraction of dried chamomile flowers ( Abbas et al., 2021; Abutaleb et al., 2021; Motevali et al., 2016; Molnar et al., 2017; Žlabur et al., 2020), the development of dried chamomile extract for subsequent therapeutic application has not been reported. Drying of liquid extract is a crucial step as it limits enzymatic degradation and microbial growth while preserving the bioactive properties of the extract ( Yuan et al., 2015).

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I’ve read that chamomile should be avoided by pregnant and nursing women as it may cause abortions and can also lead to vomiting when over-consumed. Or, use chamomile-infused oil as an ingredient to create homemade skincare products like healing salves or balms, lip balm, body butter, soap, lotion and more. Chamomile plants are a member of the Asteraceae/Compositae family. There are two common types of chamomile used medicinally today: German chamomile (chamomillarecutita) and Roman chamomile (chamaemelumnobile).