October | 2023 | Dreamwalker's Garden

It has been a while since I created a gardening post for my Garden Blog. I have not been on the plot in 3 months, due to illness and lack of energy. But thankfully however my hubby has kept things in check. But I have not been to take any photos since July.

It was around that time I picked some of my herbs for drying. I planted a couple of short rows in my herb raised bed of Chamomile, Oregano, Sage, and Parsley.

Since then, I have dried out the Chamomile and Oregano, Sage, and Parsley.

Today I want to talk to you about the benefits of Chamomile tea.

This tea has a very aromatic floral flavour which is not only soothing to drink but it also acts as a soother for nerves, having a wonderful calming influence for anxiety and nervous disorders.

Studies have shown in drinking Chamomile tea, it can also help with improving your sleep patterns as it helps you relax. This is due to the flavonoids and an ingredient found within the herb called apigenin. Which studies have shown binds to receptors in the brain, aiding sleep. These apigenin agents within the flower may also help as an anti-inflammatory.
It is also suggested this may also help in blood sugars and may also help soothe an upset stomach.

When to drink this tea? I like to drink a cup which I seep about a heaped teaspoon to a cup of hot water in a diffuser, which I allow to brew for around 5 minutes before drinking. I find a cup after a meal and before bedtime very helpful.

More information can be found here, about when to drink it and more health benefits can also be found on this site, where 7 Health Benefits Of Chamomile Tea: A Research Overview. Where lots of research into the benefits of drinking Chamomile tea can be found.

Chamomile tea now dried and put into jars

Why not trying your hand at growing your own Chamomile tea, it also looks great as a flower in your boarder .

Benefits of Drinking Chamomile Tea

Even if you do not have an allotment, you could think of growing some herbs in pots on your window ledge or patio.
Happy Gardening and Sending you all, Good Health Wishes.

And as Winter approaches, this is also a good time to dive back into your hobbies and creativeness. I have got back into my water colour painting again and as it is the season of Pumpkins… I will leave you with one of my watercolour paintings..