7 Amazing Benefits of Chamomile Tea

The herb’s health-boosting reputation has been touted for centuries. What makes this tea so great is its widespread availability around the world and its possible links to improved health.

Here are 7 situations that chamomile tea can help:

Soothing a Cold

It happens every year: someone at home or work starts sniffling and sneezing, and before you know it, they’re coughing and complaining of a sore throat. Next, you wake up with that all-too-familiar tingling in your throat and soon enough, you’re sick, too.

Luckily, chamomile tea could help ease some of those all-too-familiar symptoms. That’s because chamomile tea’s herbal qualities have been shown to lubricate the throat, which can help with sore throats. Not only can it make a great “throat coat,” but a warm mug of chamomile tea is as soothing today as it was centuries ago.

Calming an Upset Stomach

For centuries, chamomile tea has been used to remedy upset stomachs. Modern research shows that chamomile has some serious promise when it comes to soothing an upset stomach. Not only does it help with diarrhea, but chamomile tea is also praised for its effectiveness in improving irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Its remarkable counteractive properties in terms of IBS is credited to its anti-inflammatory activities, which means that drinking chamomile tea regularly may help reduce the symptoms and effects in those who suffer from IBS.

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Easing Menstrual Cramps

For women, the reality is for several days a month, painful, uncomfortable cramps become the norm. Sometimes it seems that there is no escaping the inevitable, but women from all over the world have relied on chamomile tea to help reduce the severity and pain of menstrual cramping.

One of the key compounds contained within chamomile tea is glycine. Glycine is a chemical that is notable for its ability to relieve muscle spasms. Research indicates that an increase in the body’s level of glycine may help relax the uterus during menstruation, potentially reducing painful menstrual cramps.

Improving Sleep Quality

If you’ve ever suffered even one sleepless night, you know how grueling the experience is. Tossing and turning in the middle of the night leads to long, groggy mornings. Poor sleep can lead to a host of other problems, so being able to get a good night’s rest when you need it is just what the body needs.

When you’re in need of a good night’s sleep, turn to chamomile tea before bed. Chamomile tea is known for its sleep-inducing qualities. Not only does it help lull you to sleep, but the act of slowly sipping on a warm cup of tea is calming by its very nature. So, if think you may have a tough night of sleep ahead, reach for your chamomile tea.

Regulating Blood Sugar Levels

According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, “studies suggest that chamomile ameliorates hyperglycemia and diabetic complications by suppressing blood sugar levels.”

With scientific studies suggesting its effectiveness in improving your blood sugar level, make sure your pantry is stocked with this all-natural tea – but do NOT use it in place of prescription medication or professional medical care.

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Promoting a Healthy Heart

One of the key compounds in chamomile tea is flavones. Flavones are types of antioxidants, and they have been studied for their potential ability to reduce cholesterol and blood pressure levels. While the research isn’t yet conclusive, there are studies that appear to link chamomile tea consumption with improved levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in diabetic patients.

Chamomile is Key

For centuries, people from all over the world have praised the apparent benefits of chamomile tea. From better sleep to a healthier heart, chamomile tea may just be one of the best (and easiest) things you can do to improve your health.

To learn more about Dr. Steven Gundry and his books Dr. Gundry’s Diet Evolution; The Plant Paradox; and out in April 2018, The Plant Paradox Cookbook.Visit his website at gundrymd.com

Sources:

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/5-benefits-of-chamomile-tea

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320031.php