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Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Various Uses of Chamomile - National Flower of Russia

By Robert Brown

Flowers have assumed an important role other than just expressing feelings and love. Nations have adopted their own national flowers. Most nations have different national flowers. The US and UK have Rose while others like India have Lotus as its national flower.

Russia has Chamomile as its national flower. You have to go through the country history and beliefs to find out the reason for choosing a particular flower. Chamomile is a bright flower with a good fragrance. It is found almost everywhere in Russia and in other countries having weather similar to Russia.

Chamomile is a beautiful flower with a yellow inner core and nice while petals. People love presenting it to friends and relatives on various occasions. It is also gifted to loved ones and is considered romantic.

Chamomile is gifted to relatives and friends but it is also used for its health benefits. It is very important medically and it has been proven to cure various conditions. So it is used as a herb.

Chamomile is recommended for patients suffering from Hysteria and nervous disorders. It is also effective in typhoid patients and those suffering from sprains and bruises. It can also heal calluses in patients.

The oil extracted from the Chamomile flower has many medical benefits. It is used for treatment of various conditions including pain, toothaches, cough and cold. It is even helpful for those suffering from asthma.

It is dried and kept for long. Tea is also made from Chamomile flowers and it assists in getting a better sleep. Its oil also works great for getting shiny hair. It is also mixed with water before taking a bath.

So the Chamomile is very important for us in many ways. It is not just a flower but it is a very useful herb that is used for various health benefits. For all these reasons, Russia has it as its national flower.

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