WwW: Join Us for a Cup of Tea!

Words with Wayne
Words of Wisdom from Wayne...

Last week, I watched the closing ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics from the comfort of my easy chair while enjoying a cup of hot Chamomile tea.

Did you know that Chamomile is the national flower of Russia?

The active ingredient in chamomile essential oil is known as bisabolol, which has a number of anti-irritant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties.

This member of the daisy family is a bright, fragrant and somewhat fruity flavored flower that is better known as a herb that is used to treat many health disorders such as:

 

Lightening Skin Using Chamomile

Chamomile has been found to be advantageous for lightening your skin tone. Simply bring two quarts of water to a boil with 2 chamomile tea bags in it. Then place your face above the steaming pot of chamomile tea. A bath in water mixed with chamomile tea works too.

Reducing Dark Circles Around Eyes

Chamomile tea has been found to help relieve eye fatigue and dark circles. A simple remedy is to dip 2 chamomile tea bags in warm water. After 5 minutes, remove the tea bags from the water and let them cool to room temperature. Then place them on your eyes at night as a compress.

·         It effectively heals callouses and corns

·         Has been used to treat Hysteria, nervous disorders and anxiety

·         Has been recommended to heal bruises and sprains

·         It is an excellent hair tonic and can be used as a nourishment to get the lustrous shine in your hair 

There is no standard dose of chamomile. Studies have used between 400 milligrams to 1,600 milligrams daily in capsule form. The most common form is a tea, and some people drink one to four cups daily. To make chamomile tea, steep chamomile in hot water for 5 to 10 minutes in a mug covered with a saucer. Then, drink the infusion when it has cooled to the point it is safe to drink.

Both the fresh and dried flowers of chamomile have been used to create teas for centuries to cure a number of health problems.

Want to try some Chamomile tea?

Join us at the Flower Nook for March 6th Art Rush

Thursday, March 6 from 5:00-7:00 pm

We will be happy to brew you a cup to enjoy (or you can take a Chamomile tea bag home with you) while you enjoy looking at the flowers and the art.

                                          208 E Iron                   Salina, Kansas            67401