Camomile Leaf Tea

Buy the best Camomile Tea

At Adams + Russell, we source and taste the best products before offering them to our customers. Our Camomile loose leaf tea is no different.

As part of offering you the best product, we also want to help you choose which are the best coffees and teas to buy for your situation. This is because you might be able to make a better choice when you know more about the products you’re buying.

So below we give you some of the amazing benefits of Camomile tea and why it can change your life for the better.

We also give you some inside information about the Camomile species itself.

What’s more, while we talk about the benefits in some detail, there are also precautions for pregnant women when thinking about buying this tea.

We give you the reasons as to why you need to be aware of the possible issues when your pregnant and consuming camomile.

Benefits of camomile loose leaf tea

It relaxes you but the question is, why? The tea leaves have been known to calm your mind and slow you down which is an enabler to reducing anxiety. Therefore giving you a more relaxing experience.

It improves your immune system – Drinking regularly has been found to give your immune system a boost. The tea contains oxidants which are able to help fight bacteria and in turn keep you healthy for longer.

It removes stress – Similar in that the drink helps you relax, it is also an stress reliever. So after a hard day at the office, there may be nothing better than a cosy seat on the sofa while supping a nice cup of camomile tea.

It helps you get a deeper sleep – In line with other benefits and as a symptom of a slowing mind, you are also much more likely to get a good night’s sleep when you have your drink in the evening.

Maintains blood sugar levels – In being an enabler to lowering blood sugar levels, it helps you to manage in insulin levels in your body. This is particularly beneficial with people who suffer from diabetes where insulin management can be an increasingly difficult challenge.

Species of camomile

Firstly, is it Camomile or Chamomile? There’s no single answer to this but it basically depends on whether you speak English (camomile) or American (chamomile). That’s all there is to it.

There are said to be several species of camomile, with the main ones being:

• Matricaria chamomilla – said to be wild camomile
• Chamaemelum nobile – also known as garden camomile

Other species may or may not be used as herbal tea but can be used for other things.

When you shouldn’t drink Camomile Loose Leaf Tea

Don’t drink when pregnant

While the drink offers lots of different benefits, it’s also been known to increase the risk of miscarriage if drunk while pregnant. It’s therefore important to drastically reduce your intake if you have been drinking it every day or a few times a week.

Don’t drink if you’re allergic to Ragweed

A further reason to be a ware of camomile tea is if you are allergic to Rag Weed which is a pollen producing plant often the cause of hay fever during the summer.