Have you ever wondered how good chamomile powder is for you? It is ubiquitously used in aromatherapy and for treating certain skin conditions. And apart from that, it also comes with a host of health benefits.

Are you interested in knowing what they are? Keep reading.

Chamomile Powder – An Overview:

Chamomile powder is widely known for the amazing health benefits associated with it. German chamomile is used for the treatment of various ailments like slow-healing wounds, chest colds, gum inflammation, and abscesses. It is also known for effectively treating certain skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, diaper rash, and chicken pox.

The greatest advantage of chamomile powder is the treatment of insomnia by relieving anxiety. Generally, chamomile powder is added to warm bath water to relieve restlessness, thus promoting relaxation to induce sleep. It also features other health benefits. Here are the top benefits of chamomile powder that you should be aware of:

1. Treats Digestive Problems:

Chamomile powder helps to treat digestive disorders (1), like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), colic, indigestion, gas, and diarrhea. It is also an effective relaxant and can relax the intestines and stomach muscles.

2. Excellent Anti-Inflammatory Agent:

Chamomile powder possesses amazing anti-inflammatory properties and provides relief from problems occurring because of inflammation (2). A cold compress of chamomile powder helps relieve eye inflammation as well as irritation.

3. Helps In The Treatment Of Muscle Spasms:

Chamomile powder is helpful in expelling gas from the stomach and intestines. It also is known to curb the formation of additional gas. This, in turn, helps the body relax and controls the blood pressure.

4. Excellent Anti-Allergic:

This is another health benefit associated with chamomile powder. It provides relief from allergic reactions like itching and rashes.

5. Treats Unwanted Bowel Movement In Children:

It has been observed through studies that chamomile shortens the duration of diarrhea among children. Hence, if your kid has stomach infection resulting in frequent bowel movements, giving him a mild chamomile drink made from the powder will prove to be quite effective.

6. Effective Anti-Microbial:

Another health benefit provided by chamomile powder is the anti-microbial effect. It provides relief from skin irritation and itching. It also features anti-bacterial properties that help in the treatment of eczema, wounds, bed sores, rashes, and hemorrhoids.

7. Prevents Premature Aging:

It was revealed through studies that post-menopausal women experienced amazing anti-aging benefits on being treated with chamomile powder. The key target areas included the forehead, age spots and hyper-pigmentation, wrinkles, sagging and under eye circles. On the whole it can improve the appearance of aging skin.

8. Treats Middle Ear Infection:

Chamomile has also shown positive results among children suffering from middle ear infection. When it is used as a cure for the infection, it can reduce the intake of antibiotics among children without compromising the treatment prescribed by the pediatrician.

9. Relieves Depression:

It has been revealed through studies that patients suffering from depression obtained great benefit from regular dosage of chamomile powder. It works as a mood elevator and also eases stress and anxiety.

10. Aids In The Treatment Of ADHD:

Chamomile powder provides great benefits to people suffering from ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder), as it is a natural serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor. It can, therefore, be used as a natural supplement for the treatment of ADHD (3).

Precautionary Tips:

Although chamomile powder features amazing health benefits, it is best to use it in moderation. Excessive use may lead to allergic reactions among those who are sensitive to chrysanthemum, ragweed and other plants from the same family. Other precautionary tips that you should be aware of include the following:

• Can cause allergic reactions in sensitive people
• Is not recommended for expecting and lactating mothers
• Chamomile contains blood thinning properties. It is, therefore, not recommended for those with bleeding disorders
• It is not recommended for use prior to or post any major surgery
• It is should not be used by people who are on blood thinning supplements or medications

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