Traditionally, chamomile has been used for centuries as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, mild astringent and healing medicine. As a traditional medicine, the daisy-like plant is used to treat wounds, eczema, skin irritations, bruises, burns, rheumatic pain and other ailments. Actually this flower could help you as an athlete sleep better, heal faster & stay healthy.
Overall this herbal medicine has high level of anti-inflammatory effects which could help many athletes. Eating & drinking the flower could lead to better recovery & blood flow. The same blood flow & anti-inflammatory effects which helps cardiovascular conditions. Lots of athletes deals with battle wounds and rashes from infights on the sports field. Skin conditions like these could get a faster recovery with a chamomile skin cream/remedy. Better rest lead to better recovery. Chamomile preparations such as tea and essential oil aromatherapy have been used to treat insomnia. Chamomile is widely regarded as a mild tranquillizer and sleep-inducer.
The flowers of chamomile contain 1–2% volatile oils including alpha-bisabolol, alpha-bisabolol oxides A & B, and matricin. A study in human volunteers demonstrated that chamomile flavonoids and essential oils penetrate below the skin surface into the deeper skin layers, and this is how its so effective with healing skin conditions. Common cold is the most common human disease – as you may know, it’s a mild viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory system. Studies indicate that inhaling steam with chamomile extract has been helpful in common cold symptoms. One more sign of chamomile anti-inflammatory effects. It has been claimed that consumption of chamomile tea boosts the immune system and helps fight infections associated with colds.
Chamomile has a lot of flavonoid in it. Flavonoid intake was significantly inversely associated with mortality from coronary heart disease and showed an inverse relation with incidence of myocardial infarction. The health promoting benefits of chamomile was assessed in a study which involved fourteen volunteers who each drank five cups of the herbal tea daily for two consecutive weeks. Daily urine samples were taken and tested throughout the study, both before and after drinking chamomile tea. Drinking chamomile was associated with a significant increase in urinary levels of hippurate and glycine, which have been associated with increased antibacterial activity. However, further studies are needed before it can be considered for clinical use.
There is no standard dose of chamomile. Studies have used between 900 milligrams to 1200. milligrams daily in capsule form. Most experts say chamomile is safe. Allergic reactions are very rare. Check with your doctor before using chamomile if you have any health problems.