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chamomile

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A genus of herbs (Anthemis) of the Composite family. The common camomile, A. nobilis, is used as a popular remedy. Its flowers have a strong and fragrant and a bitter, aromatic taste. They are tonic, febrifugal, and in large doses emetic, and the volatile oil is carminative.

See Camomile.

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Peter was not very well during the evening. His mother put him to bed, and made some chamomile tea: "One table-spoonful to be taken at bedtime. Beatrix Potter

Peter swept aside Yogi Tea and Harmony Herbal Blend, though he hesitated a second over the chamomile..... But no. Violent death demanded Earl Grey. Louise Penny

I have to wake up and drink chamomile tea to slow down. Janice Dickinson

You don't put milk in chamomile tea - that's disgusting behavior! That's not right. Laura Fraser

Chamomile is widely used to treat inflammations of the skin and mucous membranes, and for various bacterial infections of the skin, oral cavity and gums, and respiratory tract. Source: Internet

As spicy food weakens digestive strength, try to opt for mint, infusions of fennel, basil, chamomile and cardamom which are easier to digest. Source: Internet

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