As an avid tea drinker, I always like to recommend people chamomile tea when they ask me for suggestions on what teas are good. I, personally, like the taste of it. It taste very soft, and DUH, warm. But I also love the smell of it. It’s subtle, but very present; delicate and comforting.
I then determined myself to do a bit of research and find out if there were any benefits to drinking this tea. To my surprise there were a good amount of benefits that come from consuming this drink. After reading a couple of articles from various publications, I decided to pick out five of the many benefits that come from drinking chamomile tea.
Boosts Immune System
According to the Molecular Medicine Reports, “it has been claimed that consumption of chamomile tea boosts the immune system and helps fight infections associated with the cold.”
Skin Benefits
According to Dermatological Research, “chamomile tea has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can relieve skin irritations such as eczema and rosacea. The natural polyphenols and Phytochemicals in chamomile tea can speed up the healing process of scars minimize wrinkles and breakouts. The polyphenols work to eliminate free radicals that cause premature aging.”
Helps with Sleep
Chamomile tea is widely thought to help people relax and fall asleep faster. According to Science Direct, “many researchers believe that chamomile tea may function like benzodiazepines. Benzodiazepines are prescription drugs that can reduce anxiety and induce sleep. Some research suggests that chamomile binds to benzodiazepine receptors.”
Reduced Under-eye Dark Circles
According to Suprana Trikha, India’s leading beauty expert, “Never throw away chamomile tea bags after use… instead refrigerate them. Place chilled tea bags under eyes (after doing eye massage) to lighten wya and reduce puffiness. Will show instant difference in appearance and how they feel.”
Reduces Menstrual Pain
According to Research Gate, “consuming chamomile tea for a month could reduce the pain of menstrual cramps. Women in the study also reported less anxiety and distress associated with period pain.
These were just some of the many benefits that chamomile has. I decided to pick these few benefits out because to me, they stand out a bit more. Also I feel with these key benefits it will entice people to start drinking it and then have them find out benefits for themselves. You should always research anything you ingest. Lol Did you know about these benefits? Which one were you surprised about ? Let me know in the comments.
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