Chamomile tea is a popular beverage with a number of health benefits. Chamomile tea is popular for its earthy, slightly sweet flavor and as a caffeine-free alternative to black or green tea. Brianna Elliott of Healthline went on to say that Chamomile is a herb derived from the Asteraceae plant family's daisy-like flowers. It has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for a variety of health problems. Furthermore, chamomile tea is high in antioxidants, which may help to lower your risk of a variety of diseases, including heart disease and cancer.
Chamomile tea, according to Zawn Villines of Medical News Today, has long been used as a traditional folk remedy for a variety of health issues. Researchers are increasingly investigating its efficacy in the treatment of diseases such as cancer and diabetes. Furthermore, she added that Chamomile tea is safe to try as a supplement to other treatments for most people, but it should not be used in place of mainstream medical treatments when people have serious illnesses. So far, research into the potency of chamomile tea has yielded promising results. However, studies differ, with some demonstrating clear benefits over alternative remedies and others merely pointing to potential ones.
Here are some of the health benefits of drinking Chamomile tea, according to Brianna Elliott. It may cause sleepiness, and drinking chamomile tea has been shown to improve overall sleep quality due to the antioxidants it contains. Chamomile tea's anti-inflammatory properties may help with blood sugar control, especially when consumed with a meal. Chamomile tea may also help with diarrhea, stomach ulcers, nausea, and gas, owing to its anti-inflammatory properties. Chamomile is high in flavone antioxidants, which may help to improve heart health. It also contains the antioxidant apigenin, which may help reduce inflammation and the risk of various cancers.
Chamomile tea, on the other hand, may not be for everyone. According to Medical News Today, people with a history of severe allergies, particularly to pollens, and people who have previously had an allergic reaction, no matter how mild, to chamomile products should avoid chamomile unless otherwise advised by a doctor. Infants and very young children are also not permitted because chamomile tea, like honey and some other natural products, may contain botulism spores. The infection can be fought off by most healthy adults, but infants may not be able to. Many doctors advise infants and young children to avoid honey, as well as chamomile products.
Indeed, Chamomile tea has been used in folk medicine for thousands of years, with consistently positive results. However, for the time being, it is only a supplement and not a medication. People who want to try chamomile tea should do so as a supplement to, not as a replacement for, their regular medication. It is possible to see incremental health improvements with regular doses of 1 to 2 cups per day. It is high in antioxidants, which may have a number of health benefits, including lowering the risk of cancer and heart disease. Although the research on chamomile tea is promising, there haven't been enough studies to draw any conclusions about its health benefits.
ZDS DMO II Marie-Claire Gaas, RND
References:
1. What are the benefits of chamomile tea?
Medically reviewed by Debra Sullivan, Ph.D., MSN, R.N., CNE, COI — Written by Zawn Villines on January 6, 2020
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320031
2. 5 Ways Chamomile Tea Benefits Your Health
Written by Brianna Elliott, RD on August 18, 2017
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/5-benefits-of-chamomile-tea
3. Chamomile: Health Benefits, Uses, Side Effects and More
https://www.thehealthsite.com/ayurveda/herbs/chamomile-health-benefits-uses-side-effects-and-more-855306/
