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Skysail (Tempe, Az) on 08/11/2011
I warm up the tea bag (chamomile) in a cup of hot water. Then I apply the tea bag to my infected area. Not only does it drain out any of the discharge it also soothes the skin. I've never been scared or had to deal with scar tissue from a piercing infection. Any time I get a new piercing I use chamomile to clean it (instead of rough cleaners like alcohol or peroxide). Works like a charm!
Jen (Belton, Mo) on 08/05/2011
Ken (Quito, Ecuador) on 06/01/2010
1. Prepare a cup of chamomile (Manzanilla) tea, normal drinking strength.
2. Pour a bit into your cupped palm and sniff it strongly up both nostrils.
3. Tilt your head far back and pinch your nose shut for 30 seconds or so, then blow your nose.
This produces a wonderfully clean and open feeling in the nasal passages and keeps them clear for several hours, better than commercial antihistamines I've tried. It seems even to reduce sinus pressure in the forehead. You have to experiment to find the best frequency of dosage -- if you use it too often you may find that your nose becomes too dry for comfort.
Free breathing and absence of drainage greatly improves your sleeping and general comfort.
Jeremiah (San Diego, California) on 08/03/2009
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Carol (Dallas, Texas) on 09/05/2008
I bought teabags with chamomile flowers listed as the only ingredient.
I boiled around 1 cup of water, then floated the teabags in there for about 2 minutes and removed from heat.
Allowed the tea to cool until it was just warm to the inside of my wrist. Then I dipped cotton balls 1 time only per piece into the tea and used this to remove the "gunk". Next, I took the teabags while still warm and placed them over my eyes and covered them with a clean towel.
This seemed to soothe the swelling of my eyelids and dried up a lot of the discharge.
I had this condition for about 4 days and was using antibiotic drops until I went to an opthalmologist who diagnosed it as viral. That's the point where I stopped using drops and started using the teabags. I have been doing this for a day and a half and my eyes are pink instead of red with just a little discharge now, and no more swelling, pain, or itchiness. I feel like I will probably be completely over this by tomorrow.
Steph (Jacksonville, FL) on 10/17/2006
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Ed (A town, The UK) on 10/04/2007
Mild depression. One cup of chamomile tea can completely change my mood to that of being calm and optimistic. I think it contains tryptophan, which makes serotonin, hence its feel good properties.
Complexion. Makes me look healthier.
Upset stomach. Almost as good as peppermint tea.
It's amazing stuff.
Sue (Montreal, Canada) on 10/30/2007
L. T. (Wilkesboro, N. C.) on 12/09/2007