In today’s modern, productivity-driven society, sleep is often ignored and is considered a waste of time. A recent study estimated that over one-third of adult population sleeps less than 7 hours each night. This raises a lot of concerns regarding the health risks involved. Sleep deprivation is a major cause of reduced lifespan and a variety of ailments like heart disease, type-2 diabetes, and cancer. Sleep is not just important for physical health but it is also required for emotional wellbeing.
What is Chamomile Tea?
Chamomile Tea is made from the flowers of the Chamomile plant. It is renowned for its medicinal and sleep-inducing properties. This herb originates from a blooming plant of the daisy family. It has been used as a traditional medicine by the Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks for centuries. Chamomile tea is also a highly effective home remedy for stomach issues, migraines, ulcers, menstrual cramps, skin problems etc.
Why is Chamomile tea also known as the ‘night-time’ tea?
A lot of studies have been conducted over the years that have shown that Chamomile contains mild sedating properties which induce sleep and makes people sleep better. It is treasured for its ability to treat insomnia and ease off any discomfort due to stress and anxiety. It is also known to prevent nightmares and improve the quality of sleep.
It is a good alternative to the prescription medications for anxiety and sleep that are often accompanied by a variety of harmful side effects. Chamomile tea is a natural, safe and inexpensive way to help manage stress and boost emotional health and wellness.
Chamomile plant contains a compound called apigenin which is found to reduce locomotor activity. Chamomile also has flavonoids which are known to have calming effects on the body. Chamomile tea also does not contain caffeine and is a natural and non-toxic sleep remedy.
What are the other health benefits of Chamomile tea?
Chamomile tea has a lot of health benefits other than inducing sleep and treating anxiety. It is known to have shown improvement in the treatment of following health conditions:
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Muscle Spasms
- Allergies
- Ulcers
- Arthritis
- Wounds
- Hemorrhoids
- PMS
- Inflammation
- Skin ailments
How to prepare Chamomile tea?
Ingredients
- 1 heaping teaspoon loose-leaf chamomile tea
- 250 ml fresh water
- Optional additions: lemon, honey or mint
Instructions
- Add the loose-leaf tea to your favourite cup.
- Boil water and then let it sit for a couple of minutes and then pour into the cup.
- Chamomile tea is best prepared when steeped in hot water (not boiling water). Let it steep for 3 minutes.
- Strain the loose tea-leaves.
- Optional: Add extras like organic honey, lemon or mint. Now, sit back and relax with your fragrant cup of tea.