Chamomile

Like most of us I drink more water or liquid during the summer to keep Hydrated. I put liquid because although I drink water more often than not I will drinking herbal tea; this summer my drink of choice has been cold chamomile tea. What started by accident ended up being a conscious choice as I could feel the benefits if this flower; especially during my busiest times.

According to an article I read recently when you break chamomile down into its chemical constituents, its two most notable attributes are volatile oils and flavonoids. The volatile oils are responsible for chamomile's sleep-time reputation - they relax muscles and calm the mind, while the flavonoids (specifically apigenin) have been proven time and time again to bring down anxiety and soothe depressive feelings.

In addition to that, studies have shown that chamomile is one heck of a pain killer. Not only does it work topically to relieve aches and pains, bring down inflammation, stop muscle spasms, and heal wounds - you can take it internally as a tea, tincture, or syrup and get the same results.

Try drinking a chamomile tea whenever you feel a bit stress or before bedtime and make this gentle yet powerful tea part of you well-being routine.

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" Reiki is love, love is wholeness,

wholeness is balance,

balance is well being,

well being is freedom from disease"

Dr Mikao Usui