How To Brew Your Own Manzanilla Tea

Chamomile tea is also known as Manzanilla tea.

• Chamomile- The daisy-like flowering plant comes from the Asteraceae family of plants (which also includes sunflowers, Echinacea and marigold) and is most famously known as a relaxing herb is used in many products from cosmetics to aromatherapy to beverages, it’s been in the market for quite a long time now. It has been long used as a remedy for a wide range of health issues as well.
• Chamomile tea is loaded with antioxidants that may play a role in lowering your risk of several diseases. It has some properties that may help in digestion and sleep as well. Talking about Chamomile tea, dried chamomile flowers are used to make chamomile tea which takes colour as sweet as yellow when mixed with water giving a depiction of sunflower.
• Making Chamomile tea requires 1 teaspoon of dried chamomile powder for every cup of water. It has a very strong, pleasing aroma which tastes earthy with floral essence. Chamomile tea has its benefits, some of them are listed below:
• Reduces menstrual cramps: Chamomile contains the pain-relieving properties which help to soothe the period cramps. This is because the tea can help to increase glycine in your body, which is a chemical that relieves muscle spasms and acts as a nerve relaxant to help your body relax
• Helps to treat cold: Consider taking steam from chamomile tea which will help you soothe your nasal congestion, a runny nose and sore throat. Apart from that, have a cup of hot Chamomile tea and see how it works like magic. Chamomile works as a wonder for someone who is suffering from severe cold.
• Treats Insomnia: Chamomile has the important factors that help the nerves to relax and soothes the nervous system which helps you sleep peacefully. It helps to deal with anxiety and induce sleep. Chamomile tea contains an antioxidant called apigenin, which may help initiate sleep.
• Reduces acne: Chamomile tea extract substances that help in dealing with acne-prone skin. It helps fade spots, eliminate acne scars. It has antiseptic properties which help in reducing acne. You can try taking 1 teaspoon of chamomile tea and mix it with olive oil and apply on your face, wash it after 10 minutes with cold water and you are good to go.
• Treats Sunburn: The harmful UV rays that we come across every day can cause many skin problems. If you have been in the sun for a long time and your skin has burned due to the excessive UV rays, you might want to consider chamomile tea as a remedy to cure the burn. Chamomile tea is known for its antioxidant, soothing and anti-inflammatory properties. You can brew the tea, chill it thoroughly, soak a towel in it and then apply to the sunburned area.
• Boosts immune system: Chamomile tea does not only help in curing diseases but it also is a great source to boost your immune system for a healthy lifestyle. It fights harmful bacteria and makes your immune system stronger

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Adding a cup of chamomile tea to your daily routine might help you fight a lot of problems and diseases. It will keep you fresher and relaxed through its amazing antioxidants.