An Ancient Egyptian Tea That Can Cure 100 Ailments

In the golden days when gods still mingled with mortals and not all herbs were created equal, chamomile reigned supreme, sequestered for the Egyptian bigwigs. It wasn’t just any floral trinket but a bona fide offering from the Sun God Ra himself, draped over mummies and temples alike. Yes, the Pharaohs were slathered in the stuff, oiled up as though preparing for a celestial barbeque. This reverence wasn’t a mere Egyptian quirk. The Anglo-Saxons also had a soft spot for the humble bloom, slotting it into their premier league of sacred herbs alongside such illustrious teammates as fennel and nettle....