Chamomile tea has been used for thousands of years for many different medicinal purposes, particular ly those that pertain to calming the body.

If you have an issue with arthritis or other health issues that cause inflammation of the body, chamomile can calm the vessels and reduce the redness, painful feelings, and swelling that can be related to inflammation. In fact, studies have shown that chamomile tea works very similarly to anti-inflammatory drugs, but is in fact, safer. This is because drinking chamomile tea will come without the many side effects that can be experienced while taking various medications and drugs.