Herbal Tea for Gastroenteritis, Stomach flu, Chamomile Tea

Chamomile is an herb that comes from a flowering plant from the daisy family. Both the fresh and dried flowers of chamomile have been used to create teas for centuries to cure a number of health problems. The active ingredient in chamomile essential oil is known as bisabolol, which has a number of anti-irritant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties. Following are the benefits of Chamomile:

HOME REMEDY FOR STOMACH CRAMPS
Chamomile has been found to contain fairly strong antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory constituents. Therefore, it has been found to be effective in treating stomach and intestinal cramps. Simply prepare a cup of Chamomile tea following the directions on the package and drink it twice a day until while symptoms are present (one cup first thing in the morning, and one in the evening).

HOME REMEDY FOR INSOMNIA
Chamomile is wonderful remedy for sleep disorders such as Insomnia. Simply make a chamomile tea 30 to 45 minutes before going to bed to treat Insomnia.

HOME REMEDY FOR IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS)
Chamomile reduces cramping and pain in the bowels and also helps to relieve excessive gas and bloating in the intestines. Therefore, a simple remedy is to drink a cup of chamomile tea to help relieve Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), nausea, and gastroenteritis or stomach flu.

HOME REMEDY FOR MIGRAINE HEADACHES
Chamomile is a wonderful cure for migraines. Take a cup of tea when you start noticing the symptoms of a Migraine, Headache. It works best if you take it before the headache actually gets severe.

HOME REMEDY FOR PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME (PMS) AND MENSTRUAL CRAMPS
Drinking chamomile tea has been found to be beneficial in treating PMS, Painful Menstruation.

USING CHAMOMILE TO TREAT BURNS AND SCRAPES
Chamomile oil is very useful in treating bad burns. Simple rub a small amount of oil gently across the burned area once a day. For scrapes and burns you can also brew a strong concoction by adding 3 tea bags to one cup of boiling water. When the water cools, dip a cloth into it and use it as a compress on the wounded area.

LIGHTENING SKIN USING CHAMOMILE
Chamomile has been found to be advantageous for lightening your skin tone. Simply bring two quarts of water to a boil with 2 chamomile tea bags in it. Then place your face above the steaming pot of chamomile tea. A bath in water mixed with chamomile tea works too.