Calming Chamomile and Milk Tea
710 ml milk
1-2 tablespoon of dried chamomile flowers OR handful of fresh chamomile flowers*
Honey or Sugar for sweetening
Put milk into non-stick pan and heat up carefully over small heat to steaming heat (do not boil).
Take hot milk away from the stove and stir in the chamomile.
Brew for 5-10 minutes depending on how strong you want the tea.
Sieve the chamomile tea through clothe or fine mesh sieve.
Stir in sweetening of your choice and drink away.
You can replace the milk with any vegan/ vegetarian option you like, but personally I think soy milk has most flattering and similar result.
* Only pick your own herbs if you are absolutely sure you recognise them. Only pick herbs from your own garden OR place that is not near car roads or fields where pesticides have been used.
Honey has known magical properties of sweetening people’s feelings towards you. It has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
Milk is symbol or wealth and well-being. In many practises it is believed to have placating and endearing effects on spirits and fey-folk.
Chamomile (Matricaria recutita L., Family: Asteraceae (daisy). Synonyms: Chamomilla, Chamomilla recutita, Matricaria chamomilla , Matricaria suavoelens, and Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All. Family: Asteraceae (daisy). Synonym: Anthemis nobilis L.) is great. It smells nice and has many beneficial properties. Steams of chamomile water/brew can be inhaled for sore throats or used in baths to soothe anal and genital inflammation. Chamomile has been utilized as a skin wash to clean wounds and ulcers, and to increase the sloughing of necrotic tissue and promote granulation and proper healing. It also has been reported to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, astringent, and deodorant properties.
Most known property of chamomile is, of course it’s sedative, calming effect. Clinical proof supporting any of these uses of chamomile is limited, but I have always personally found the calming properties to be very effective. I have general anxiety and making and drinking this tea has always helped me to calm myself. Please note that herbal remedies are NOT replacement for proper medical treatment and modern medicine. It is very important to always research the herbs you use and consult your doctor or qualified herbalist if you plan to use herbal remedies in tandem with modern medication as some of them can clash with potentially dangerous effects.
People who are allergic to ragweed (genus Ambrosia) and/or pollen might get allergic reactions from chamomile as well. Use of the tea and essential oil has resulted in anaphylactic shock, contact dermatitis, and other severe allergic reactions. Persons who are allergic to asters, chrysanthemums, ragweed, and other members of the Asteraceae daisy family should avoid chamomile.
It is advised that people who are pregnant should avoid the use of chamomile.
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