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Medical Uses of Camomile

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Camomile is a European flower in the daisy family. Looking very similar to the daisy, it contains it’s white and yellow colors. This extremely useful plant has been used over generations on both children and adults. Known for its ways to cure symptoms of illness, its “healing” powers are what made it most popular. One of it’s most popular uses if for relieving stress and anxiety. Containing relaxants, it calms the person and maybe even sleepy. Chamomile also helps with stomach pains and digestive issues. The oils it contains soothes and settles the stomach, preventing any aches or pains. Topically, it can be used for some skin conditions, such as rashes. Also helping with the healing of wounds, it stops irritation and itchiness. Mouth ulcers, a result of cancer treatments, can also be treated with Camomile. Many are still researching the properties of Chamomile and trying to find out what else it can do.
Chamomile comes in many forms. The most well known is it’s tea. Boiled in water, this is a simple and beneficial way to receive Chamomile’s healing properties. If grown in a garden, the flowers can just be added into the boiled water, but tea bags can be bought at local stores. The flower heads are the only part used in tea, but the whole flower is useful. Ointment and skin cream is also made with the flower heads. Mouthwash is made the same way that the tea is, and also uses the flower heads. There are many other creative uses for situations like irritated eyes or for

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