Chamomile is herb that has been used since centuries for its various healths, cosmetic and nutritional benefits. Chamomile has been used as a tradition medicine in various civilizations. Chamomile tea has also been around since centuries and has been consumed to cure a wide range of physical as well as mental health disorders. The various health benefiting properties of chamomile tea can be attributed to the special flavonoids, chamomile and chrysin that it contains. Another key ingredient in chamomile is the essential oil called bisabolol that has anti-irritant, anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Chamomile tea has numerous health benefits as compared to the normal tea we consume. In addition, the flavour and aroma of chamomile tea is unique. Consuming a cup or two of chamomile tea sure helps one to stay healthy.
How does chamomile tea prove beneficial for health?
Chamomile tea offers the following health benefits among many others.

•  Manage stress:Chamomile tea is the most effective natural way to manage and overcome stress. Chamomile tea has stress relieving and nerve relaxing properties that help to overcome anxiety and boosts health and emotional wellness. 
• Heal cuts and wounds: Chamomile tea is a natural healer. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties that heal the wounds in an effective and quick manner. Chamomile tea also prevents from infections that result from cuts and wounds.

•  Cure Insomnia: Chamomile tea is known as “night time tea”. This is because chamomile tea has a sedative effect which helps to sleep better. In addition, chamomile tea soothes the nervous system and helps one sleep better. 
•  Fights cold: Chamomile tea has been used as a natural remedy for fighting cold since centuries. The anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties of chamomile tea inhibit the viruses and bacteria that cause common cold. The consumption of chamomile tea also helps to promote the health of the immune system and makes it stronger to fight infections caused by bacteria and viruses.
• Calms muscle and menstrual spasms: Chamomile tea is said to increase the urine levels of glycine which is a compound that calms muscle spasms. Because of this property of chamomile tea, it is used as an effective remedy to treat menstrual cramps as well.
• Promotes digestive health: Chamomile tea has many compounds that work wonders for the digestive tract. Chamomile tea can be used effectively to treat an upset stomach. Pain in the stomach can also be treated with a cup of chamomile tea. Chamomile tea soothes and relaxes the muscles of the stomach as well as the intestines making it a perfect remedy for stomach ache. With its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, chamomile tea also helps to keep the intestines and the digestive tract free from infections. Chamomile tea can also treat problems like indigestion, bloating and irritable bowel syndrome. It can even fight and prevent stomach ulcers.

• Fights cancer: Chamomile tea contains several antioxidants that work to reduce cancerous cells in the body thus enabling the body to fight cancer. Chamomile tea can even prevent various cancers.
• Promotes healthy skin: Chamomile tea is very good for the skin. Consumption of chamomile tea helps to get a clear and glowing skin. The anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties of chamomile tea help in fighting various skin disorders like allergies, eczema and acne. Chamomile tea is also a natural bleaching agent and when used on the skin, it helps to lighten the skin tone and thus gives a fair complexion.
• Prevents diabetes: The consumption of chamomile tea helps to keep blood sugar levels in control which eventually helps to control the various symptoms of diabetes and helps to prevent diabetes.

• Promotes hair health: Chamomile tea helps to keep hair healthy and shining. Chamomile tea prevents premature greying of hair and also helps to keep hair nourished. The consumption of chamomile tea also helps to fight problems like dandruff and itchy scalp. Hair fall can also be controlled by consuming chamomile tea.
• Promotes heart health: Chamomile tea contains antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties as well. It helps in maintaining blood sugar levels as well as cholesterol levels and thus helps to promote the heart health. It prevents from various cardiovascular diseases.