2013. március 1., péntek


Chamomile tea

Chamomile is extremely difficult in time of collection. We don’t collect the headless flowers and either the too opened flowers because then during the drying the flowers will completely falls apart. Optimal time for collection them from June to July.

Let’s put two tablespoons of chamomile flower into a mug. We have to scald it and then let to stand for 15 minutes. We cover the mug for example with a plate. After 15 minutes we strain it. (Preferably plastic strainer, avoid the use of metal tools!) And we can sweeten it with honey or sugar.



Notes:

Positive effects
  • Anti-inflammatory activity internally and externally. The chamomile steam is one of the most professional remedy for cold. It relieves the cough andmakes strong the immune system.
  • It can relieve the throat, mouth, gum inflammation.
  • As tea it has anti-inflammatory, sedative eggects and good for stomach problems.
  • Against nervousness has relaxing effects if we consume it as tea.
In some of the problems it can give a solution:
  • - colic and spasms
  • - nausea
  • - insomnia
  • - fatigue
  • - upset stomach, gastritis
  • - bloating
  • - diarrhea
  • - menstrual disorders
  • - constipation