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Chamomile flowers are a great way to help you sleep naturally.
Ingredients
- 3⁄4 cup chamomile flowers
- 1⁄4 cup spearmint
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar or honey
Optional
- Brandy or passionflower tincture (1⁄4 of bottle space)
Directions
- Herbal Concentrate Method: Tea
Medicinal Potential
Chamomile: Creates a whole-body sense of calm; relieves a variety of aches and pains; relaxes digestive system; German chamomile more often recommended for medicinal usesSpearmint: Promotes digestive well-being; reduces anxiety; alleviates stress Passionflower: Used to calm nerves, mild sedative, “dream enhancer;” promotes better sleep and alleviates insomnia by lessening anxietyNotes
Chamomile should be used with caution by anyone with a ragweed allergy.Read more about herbal medicines for common illnesses in Herbal Syrups for Common Ailments.
Promotes better sleep by relaxing the whole body, including tempering one’s emotional state.
