Essential Oils

Another favorite drink that dispelled coughs, relieved a stuffy nose and calmed the abdomen. It is scattered in the countryside and gives its tender scent to the green meadows, which are filled with white-yellow, tiny flowers. These white flowers owe their name, hamai and apple , that is, the apple of the ground , ( hamai ).

The humble chamomile, annual or biennial, reaches 50 cm. in height and is not so humble, as it is rich in nutrients such as flavonoids, coumarins, tannins and mucins. Chamomile owes its beneficial properties to these substances, as its history in the world of physical therapy is very old. Many peoples, including the Egyptians, the Greeks, the Germans and the Romans used it for its anti-infective, anti-inflammatory, anxiolytic and sedative effects.

In general, chamomile soothes internal tensions, acts against insomnia, relieves swelling, soothes irritated, burnt skin, is ideal for mouthwashes for gingivitis and cold sores, relieves digestive disorders, strengthens the immune system and boosts immune system , protects against ulcers and is an emmenagogue, protects against ulcers, lowers blood sugar levels and helps with irritable bowel syndrome.