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You probably already know that chamomile can be a great ingredient for a tea that helps you to get a little more sleep at night. But what you may not know is that it can do much more for you. In fact, chamomile is so versatile you’ll want to use it all the time.
If you have any kind of anxiety or stress, chamomile can help to sooth your stresses away. It helps to relax the body in a natural way. This is especially good for women who are pregnant and can take other types of medications or remedies for relaxation. A cup of chamomile tea is just the answer for someone who needs to calm his or her nerves.
If you suffer from irritated skin, chamomile can help you to get the relief you seek. You can add a bath sachet of chamomile leaves to your tub and allow it to infuse into the water. This will help you to have soothing relief all over your skin. It also provides a nice, relaxing fragrance to the water.
Women who suffer from yeast infections and other vaginal irritations will also benefit from chamomile infused baths. You may also want to use a chamomile infusion as a douche to fight vaginal irritation.
For a fussy baby, try adding some chamomile to bath water to produce a relaxing bath. This will help to soothe your baby and help him to get a better night’s sleep. In fact, you may want to try this to help you sleep, too.
If you have puffy eyes, you may want to use a compress of chamomile to help relieve your swelling and relax your eyes. Infuse chamomile into water and then wait for it to cool. You can dip a washcloth in it and keep it in the refrigerator. Place it over your eyes for about 10 minutes to get the effect.
Those who suffer from gum disease such as gingivitis can use chamomile as a gargle. Rinsing the mouth with an infusion of chamomile can bring relief to sore, inflamed gums without any harsh medications or chemicals.
Using chamomile oil is also good for your teeth. If you have any type of abscess in the mouth, applying a cotton ball soaked in chamomile oil directly to the affected area can help to fight infection and bring pain relief. However, make sure to see a dental professional to finish taking care of the problem.
As you can see, chamomile is more than just a sleep aid. It can help you with a variety of problems and is a natural and safe way to heal some conditions.