Chamomile
Chamomilla recutita, Chamaemelum nobileOne of the most ancient herbs known to mankind, it’s estimated that a million cups of chamomile are tea consumed every day. Whether it’s for combatting insomnia or assisting in healing a wound, humans have turned to chamomile for its extensive restorative properties for the insides & out.
Chamomile is another popular scent and herb in cosmetics as it claims to speed up the healing of most microtears, scarring, and help hydrate the skin as a cleanser. It’s also extensively used as an essential oil through aromatherapy.
Chamomile was tested on college students experiencing sleepless nights due to menstrual pain, and it was found to prevent excessive bleeding when consumed in preparation for the next cycle.
I recommend chamomile to people who suffer from gastrointestinal disorders like IBS, for general constipation, and as a tea to drink with a dessert after a large meal. It’s largely helpful in the process of releasing gas, soothing our stomachs, and leaving a relaxing feeling in the muscles when we need it. This tea can also promote a more effective immune system after a year of isolation (covid, anyone?) due to finding more antibacterial properties present in those who drank at least a cup of chamomile tea a day, in some clinical studies results.