Super Benefits of Chamomile Tea and How It Can Switch Off Cancer Cells

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Chamomile tea has been consumed for hundreds of years, a cup of chamomile tea can be a relaxing treat. There are many benefits of drinking this herbal tea, from boosting sleep quality, fighting cold and flu, healing wound and cut, assisting digestion to managing diabetes. And new researches show that regular consumption of chamomile tea may prevent and even fight cancer.

There are various types of tea have shown to be able to prevent cancer, such as green tea and matcha tea, both of which can be used to prevent cancer. While according to studies, chamomile tea can be particularly beneficial for preventing and fighting cancer.

There is an active component in chamomile, which has been showed to be able to stop the spread of cancer cells, it is apigenin.

The Research

Research 1

Researchers at Ohio State University showed that apigenin causes cancer cells to die at a rate equivalent to normal cells. They found that apigenin helped to curb the spread of breast cancer.

Research 2

A study published in the Journal of European Health, researchers found that drink chamomile tea regularly protected people from developing thyroid cancer.

And the longer you drink chamomile tea, the higher your protection against thyroid cancer.

Why Chamomile Tea Works

Inflammation is a natural process while it can damage your body and cellular DNA, thus leading to cancer. So reduce inflammation is a key to prevent and fight cancer. Chamomile tea is an abundant source of antioxidants, it helps the body fight inflammation effectively.

Stress is another vital factor linked to cancer, and chamomile tea has always been used to relieve anxiety and stress. Studies showed chamomile tea is one of the best stress relievers, it works great for reducing both anxiety and depression.

Steep a cup and drink it every night, you will get many other health benefits from this delicious tea as well:

Chamomile tea cures stomach problems

Chamomile tea has strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a great way to ease the symptoms of indigestion and other tummy problems, including stomach aches, stomach cramps, stomach acidity, bolting and gas.

Chamomile tea promotes your sleep quality

Chamomile tea is a good sleep aid because of its soothing and relaxing properties. Drink a cup of chamomile tea before bed to get a deep and restful sleep.

Chamomile tea helps to fight colds

With antibacterial and immune boosting properties, chamomile tea helps in the fight against colds and flu.

Chamomile tea is good for the tired eyes

Apply the used chamomile tea bags on your closed eyes helps reduce dark circles and puffiness due to its strong anti-inflammation properties.

Chamomile works in the management of diabetes

Study showed regular consumption of chamomile tea can prevent the progression of diabetic complications and hyperglycemia.

Chamomile tea relieves migraines

Also due to its anti-inflammation properties, drink chamomile tea regularly helps to soothe migraines and headaches. Chamomile essential oil works too, just add a few drops of chamomile essential oil to a bowl of boiling water, drape a towel over your head and breathe in the steam.

Chamomile tea lightens skin and helps you look younger

Chamomile tea helps protect your skin from damage caused by free radicals to slow aging process. Plus, it also has ability to reduce swelling and fight bacteria effectively.

Additional resources:

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Heidi Kristoffer
I am Heidi Kristoffer, as an expert on natural health and holistic medicine, I am willing to help people live happier capable lives by sharing my health opinions with others. I am good at writing topics such as: medicine, natural remedies, foods and mental health. I think living a simple and healthy life, including eating healthy, exercising regularly and positively thinking, is the best medicine.