DESCRIPTION
Since ancient times, chamomile has been one of the most widely used herbs having a variety of therapeutic applications. Chamomile flower tea is one of the most popular herbal teas in the world. Traditionally, chamomile is considered to provide anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant,
anti-microbial, tonic and relaxing properties, due to its content of bio-active components such as flavonoids and other phenolic compounds.
-Chamomile is considered to be suitable for the treatment of inflammations of both the skin and the oral mucosa against various microbial infections.
-Chamomile decoction is indicated for washing the oral cavity or gargling to treat inflammation of the oral mucosa and sore throat.
-While its consumption helps against the symptoms of the common cold.
-In the form of a compress, it is considered to soothe skin irritations and rashes, wounds, ulcers, and other skin diseases.
-The most common property of chamomile tea is that of relaxation.
-Chamomile tea is considered to have sedative properties, and as a result it is indicated as an anxiolytic, it calms nerves and tension, reduces the feeling of restlessness, and helps to treat insomnia.
-Additionally, chamomile is considered to be a digestive relaxant, as it has been used to treat various gastrointestinal disorders, such as stomach upsets, ulcers, colic and gastrointestinal irritations.
-It is thought that chamomile consumption can improve the glycemic, antioxidant and lipid profile in people with type-2 diabetes, a chronic metabolic disease characterized by hyperglycemia, the chronic existence of which can lead to diabetic complications, such as the onset of heart disease, kidney problems etc. The main cause for the occurrence of hyperglycemia and further development of diabetic complications is oxidative stress. Chamomile tea consumption has been found to exert anti-hyperglycemic properties, improving glycemic and anti-oxidant indices in the human body.