Friday, June 14, 2013

German Chamomile

I love herbs.  German chamomile is growing wild in my garden right now for the second year in a row.  Today I brewed some fresh chamomile tea for the first time in my life.  I took ten flower heads (seemed like a good amount) that were at the peak of their blossoming cycle (this is how flowers are chosen also for the making of flower essences) and steeped them in a covered tea cup filled with hot water for 5 minutes. The tea was clear, medium-light yellow and tasted delicious!

In the book "Herbal Remedies" by Andrew Chevallier it was suggested that you brew it either in a teapot or in a cup with a saucer on top because most of the active constituents are formed in the steam.  Good to know!

It also said that regular cups of chamomile tea can make a difference in inflammatory conditions such as gastritis, Crohn's disease, and colitis.  Chamomile is a great anti-allergenic, anti-inflammatory, relaxant, spasm reliever, digestion soother and wound healer.  A lovely herb!!!

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