Chamomile is rich in flavonoid antioxidants and protects the body's defenses, relieves cramps during menstruation, helps reduce inflammation and because it does not contain caffeine it is quite relaxing and helps improve sleep quality. It relieves indigestion and in combination with honey is quite soothing for sore throat. If you soak a towel with chamomile extract and it will relieve your body from any sunburn. After all, the ancient Greeks and Romans used chamomile extensively for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties in psoriasis or eczema.