Chamomile is one of the most commonly known herbs, and has been made into a popular tea. There are two types of Chamomile plants, both German and Roman. They have feathery leaves, daisy like flowers, and smell like apple blossoms. Chamomile is commonly used as an anti-inflammatory for afflictions of the skin and mucous membranes and as antispasmodics for indigestion and menstrual cramps.
Instructions
Chamomile Oil for Anxiety, Headaches and General Calming Needs
1. Take the Chamomile Oil and put a few drops in a water dilution suitable for a diffuser.
2. Light the diffuser whether you use it with a candle or a bulb.
3. Put the diluted water and chamomile solution in the diffuser.
4. Allow the smell to permeate the room you are in while you relax in a chair and breathe it in. You can also fill a bathtub and drop some chamomile oil into the hot water for the same effect, it will also soothe the skin, colicky babies and indigestion.
Chamomile Oil in Lotions
5. Get a base lotion. You can find base lotions for sale on the Internet made of Shea Butter and other bases. These are specifically made to be enhanced with essential oils.
6. Add the amount of drops of chamomile to the base lotion. If you do not know how much to add you can usually find charts for the safe amount usage on the websites that sell base lotions.
7. Spread the lotion on irritated skin where you are inflicted with dryness, flakiness, psoriasis, eczema, and allergic reactions. Also good for diaper rash, burns and sunburns.
Chamomile Tea
8. Fill Teapot with water.
9. Add in fresh or dried chamomile and allow to steep as you heat.
10. Heat to boil then allow to cool to desired temperature.
11. Pour in cup and drink. Drinking should calm indigestion, menstrual cramps, and other internal as well as external inflammation and irritation.
12. Drinking should calm indigestion, menstrual cramps, and other internal as well as external inflammation and irritation.
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