Chamomile is a ubiquitous annual plant of the genus Matricaria of the Asteraceae family. The plant can be found on different soils of Eurasia and North America and other extratropical regions of the earth. The name translates from Latin as mother grass, because earlier it was used mainly for the treatment of female diseases.

Once a wild plant, today it is actively cultivated by man, representing medicinal value, being in demand. medicinal raw material. In addition to the active component of many medicines, is a part of shampoos, creams, lotions, soaps and other cosmetics.

Chamomile pharmacy: description of the plant

Herbaceous plant has an average height of 20-40 cm, long length stem indicates a deficiency sunlight during the growth period. The stem is thin and erect, hollow inside. Leaves 2-5 cm long have a regular arrangement, sit on the stem. The narrow-linear leaf has typical cuts with pointed lobules. Taproot, practically unbranched, thin. Small flower baskets have white petals on the edge and yellow tubular flowers in the middle.

Distinctive features of chamomile officinalis from its other species

The petals on the flower basket of the chamomile have a horizontal arrangement or are lowered down. The receptacle itself has a characteristic conical convex shape. The flower head is hollow.

The chemical composition of chamomile

Chamomile flowers:

Dry baskets contain up to 1% (0.1-0.8%) of essential oil, which is called chamomile. The oil has a blue color and is characterized by a rich composition. The most valuable component is azulene chamazulene, the content of which varies between 1-9%. Chamazulene is synthesized from the lactones matricin and matricarin in the process of steam distillation of raw materials. It has a pronounced anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory and bacteriostatic activity.

Up to 50% of the composition are other sesquiterpenoids: farnesene, bisabolol, myrcene monoterpene, etc.

Medicinal properties of chamomile

The great scientists of antiquity actively used chamomile in their recipes. So, Dioscorides and Hippocrates used the plant to relieve pain and cramps. Pliny the Elder advised using it as an antidote for snake bites (all parts of the plant), and decoction as an effective diuretic. Avicenna used the plant as a tonic that restores strength. Today, infusions and decoctions from dried chamomile flower baskets, as well as the essential oil of the plant, have found application in medicine.

Useful properties of chamomile flowers:

Disinfectant - destroy a wide range of pathogenic microflora;
Anti-inflammatory;
Choleretic;
Painkiller;
Spasmolytic;
Sedative;
Weak astringent;
Anticonvulsant;
carminative;
Antiallergic;
Hemostatic.

Medicinal properties of chamomile oil:

It has a diaphoretic and disinfectant effect;
Reduces gas formation;
Improves the work of the gastrointestinal tract, stimulates digestion;
Weakens the severity of inflammatory reactions;
Removes pain syndrome including migraine pain;
Activates the work of the central nervous system, but at the same time relieves stress, eliminates depressive disorders;
Expands blood vessels that feed the brain;
Relieves spasm of smooth muscles;
Has an antibacterial effect.

In a study conducted in medical school at Nottingham medical university found that chamomile relaxes blood vessels and smooth muscles of internal organs. These properties are confirmed in a study by Eulji University, located in South Korea.

A study was conducted at the Pennsylvania Medical School, which confirmed the pronounced antidepressant and anti-anxiety properties of the plant. In other experiments, it was found that the aerial part of the plant (including the stem and leaves) has radioprotective properties.

The University of Texas Galveston School of Medicine has experimentally proven that regular consumption of chamomile tea reduces the risk of death in people over 65 years of age.

Indications for the use of chamomile preparations, including oil

Inflammatory skin diseases, including festering wounds, burns;
Diseases of the gallbladder;
Pathologies of the respiratory organs, accompanied by cough, swelling of the mucous membranes respiratory tract, bronchospasm;
Chronic and acute diseases stomach flowing to inflammatory change mucous membrane (gastritis and other gastropathy);
Inflammatory processes of internal organs, including the genitourinary system;
Inflammatory diseases of the mucous membranes;
Bronchial asthma, allergic gastritis, eczema and other diseases associated with individual hypersensitivity reactions;
Pain syndrome, including migraine and toothache;
Damage connective tissue(sprains);
Insomnia.

Allowed a long period treatment up to 3 months: as a rule, addiction and allergic reactions do not develop.

The use of chamomile and its dosage forms

Chamomile treatment (internal intake) helps with:

Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (gastritis, enteritis, colitis) and biliary tract, liver pathologies, stomach cramps, diarrhea and increased flatulence;
Inflammatory phenomena, including diseases bronchopulmonary system, ENT organs;
Elevated body temperature;
Uterine bleeding, postpartum metrorrhagia;
Painful periods;
Scrofula, malaria;
SARS;
Overwork;
Decreased appetite;
Insomnia, increased excitability.

Also, the infusion is used for external use when:

Angina, inflammation of the gums, gingivitis, periodontal disease, stomatitis, toothache (for rinsing);
Ulcers, abscesses, eczema, difficult to heal wounds, rashes, weeping, burns and frostbite (for lotions and compresses);
Hemorrhoids (in the form of microclysters);
Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eyes (for washing);
Sweating of feet and hands (for rubbing);
Rheumatism, gout, bruises, arthritis (for poultices);
Rosacea, pimples (for washing, wiping);

Decoction and infusion

Chamomile decoction - flowers in the amount of 4 tbsp. place in an enamel pan and add 300 ml of boiling water. To put on water bath for half an hour, then cool and strain, squeezing out the remnants of raw materials. Take 2-3 times a day after meals for half a glass, preferably with the addition of honey.
Infusion - flowers in the amount of 4 tbsp. pour into a thermos, add 200 ml of boiling water, cork and leave for 3 hours. Take the strained infusion 3-4 times a day in equal parts.

You can store the decoction and infusion for no more than 2 days in the refrigerator.

Chamomile tea

Tea with a calming and carminative effect: take 3 parts of chamomile (flowers), 5 parts of cumin (seeds) and 2 parts of valerian (roots), mix. Pour two tablespoons of this mixture into 2 tbsp. boiling water, leave for about 20 minutes, strain. Take 100 ml in the morning and evening.
Slimming Tea- for 200 ml of boiling water, take 1 tsp. dry flowers and leave for 10 minutes. During the day, you should drink up to 5 cups of 200 ml. Course - 2 weeks, no more!

Baths

500 g of raw materials (the entire above-ground part) are poured with 2 liters of water and boiled for about 10 minutes, filtered and poured into the bath. Take every other day for 2 weeks in a row for 30 minutes. Useful for the following conditions:

Skin diseases, wounds, ulcers;
insomnia, nervousness;
Cramps of the calf muscles;
Dry skin, skin peeling;
Liver disease;
Cracks in the heels;
leg fatigue;
After x-ray exposure.

Cream

Take 50 gr butter(low fat 60-65%) and 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, melt everything in a water bath, add 2 yolks, 1 tsp. glycerin, 30 ml camphor alcohol, 2 tbsp. honey, 50 ml of chamomile infusion. Mix everything thoroughly and pour into a glass jar. The cream will keep in the refrigerator for up to 6 months. Effective for:

dry skin;
Flaccidity of the skin and a decrease in turgor;
Cracks in the skin, peeling;
Irritations;
Redness of the skin.

douching

1 tsp dry flowers are poured with boiling water in a volume of 200 ml, covered with a lid and insisted for half an hour, filtered. Collect the solution in a douche and gently bring vaginal douching over the bath daily at night for a course of 6-8 days. The introduction of liquid is carried out very slowly.

Shown at:

Inflammatory processes without exacerbation;
Thrush;
cystitis;
Nonspecific and specific vaginosis;
Erosion of the cervix.

Douching is contraindicated:

Women over 40 (women of this age group there is a natural decrease in the moisture content of the mucous membranes, and chamomile can provoke even greater dryness and irritation);
During pregnancy;
During the period of menstruation;
In acute inflammatory diseases;
In the first month after delivery, abortion, gynecological operations.

Tampons

Chamomile tampons are indicated for the treatment of cervical erosion. Before preparing the infusion, cut and put them in the refrigerator for 2 days. Take 20 g of flowers, pour them with 1 liter of water and insist in a thermos for 1 day, strain the finished infusion. Grind aloe leaves to the consistency of porridge, mix them with the finished infusion in equal proportions. A sanitary tampon is dipped into the solution and placed in the vagina overnight. Repeat daily for 10 consecutive days. Contraindications are the same as for douching.

The use of chamomile for cosmetic purposes

To get rid of freckles (whitening the face), take 20 g of dried chamomile flowers, pour half a liter of boiling water, insist and strain, add half a liter of yogurt and juice from two lemons, mix. Make napkins out of gauze with a size corresponding to the area of \u200b\u200bfreckles on the face, soak them with a solution and put on the skin for 1 hour. The rest of the product is washed off cool water and lubricate the face with a fat cream. Make such masks 3 times a week.
To eliminate redness and irritation of the skin of the face. 1 tbsp dry inflorescences of the plant pour a glass of boiling water, leave for about 1 hour, strain, add 1 tbsp. honey, stir. Gauze napkins moisten in a solution and apply to problem areas of the skin, changing napkins as they dry for half an hour.
Recipe for chamomile for treatment acne: take 2 tbsp. dry chamomile flowers and 1 tbsp. dry, pour all 1 liter of boiling water, cover with a lid and leave for 12 hours. Wipe the affected skin with the resulting solution at least 5 times a day until the acne disappears.
Chamomile for dry and brittle hair. 4 tbsp flowers mix with 0.5 liters of boiling water and leave for half an hour, strain. Mix with egg yolk and apply the resulting solution to the entire length of the hair, leave for half an hour, then rinse well. Repeat twice or thrice a week for 1 month.

This solution has a beneficial side effect for blondes - it brightens hair and gives it a golden sheen.

Chamomile oil

aromatherapy

Without a sharp or exotic smell, chamomile oil is well tolerated by patients, including children and the elderly, has a positive effect on all organs and systems, and disinfects indoor air. Meanwhile, you need to get used to it - not everyone likes the taste of bitterness. Add a few drops to the aroma lamp and spend a 15-20-minute session, preferably in the evening.

Internal application

Taken mixed with honey: 2 drops of oil per 1 tsp. honey twice a day for 5-7 days. Helps with reduced immunity, decreased appetite, ulcers and gastritis (without exacerbation), violation menstrual cycle and during the menopause. Eliminates irritability, excitement, stabilizes the emotional background. Activates memory, positively affects mental activity.

Pregnant, lactating women and children under 6 years of age are not allowed to use its oil for internal use.

outdoor use

Chamomile essential oil can be applied to the skin in pure form, without dilution, but pointwise, on problem areas in the form of applying an oil-soaked cotton pad to the skin for 5-10 minutes with:

allergic diseases (eczema, dermatitis);
inflammation after sun exposure or thermal burns (at the healing stage);
insect bites;
poorly healing wounds, ulcers;
acne;
acne
small wrinkles;
rosacea;
ingrown nail (at the stage of tissue healing after surgical treatment).
alopecia, dandruff (in this case, the oil is rubbed into the hair roots for half an hour, then washed off).

Apply chamomile oil for 7-10 days in a row.

Any cosmetic products are enriched with essential oil - creams, lotions at the rate of 3 drops of oil per 5 ml of product.
Use the oil as a massage oil mixed with base oil (for example, 5 drops of chamomile oil per 10 ml of olive oil).
To aromatize baths, 10 drops, previously diluted in the base (warm milk, honey), are enough.
It goes well with other essential oils, enhancing the effectiveness of the latter: bergamot, geranium, bitter orange, cypress, lavender, rose, sage, marjoram.

Chamomile for children

Children can be given chamomile tea from the age of 1, diluting it in half with boiled water or buying special children's teas with chamomile, where age norms are taken into account. For external use, this plant (with the exception of oil) can be used for up to a year, also reducing the concentration of the finished infusion by 2 times.

Contraindications to the use of chamomile

The instructions for chamomile indicate that its use is contraindicated in pregnant women and is prescribed with caution to nursing mothers. If you have chronic diseases or are constantly taking life-saving medications, you should consult your doctor about the possibility of using chamomile preparations at the same time. With individual intolerance, the plant can not be used for internal and external treatment.

Side effects

Possible side effects when taken internally:

Vomit;
Increased blood pressure;
risk of bleeding;
Bronchospasm, Quincke's edema - with plant intolerance.

External use may result in allergic rash, itching and urticaria in the presence of hypersensitivity.

Procurement and storage

Medicinal raw materials for internal use are chamomile flowers. They are harvested in dry weather from June to August. It is during this period that the highest concentration of essential oil in the plant is noted.

For external use, chamomile is harvested as a whole, harvested in the same period as the flowers. The raw materials are dried in the shade, providing for good ventilation of the room. If a dryer is used, the maximum air temperature should be 40 C. During drying, the raw material must not be turned over so that the petals from the flowers do not fall off.

Dried raw materials can be used for 1 year, providing storage in clothes or paper bags in a dark and dry room. The plant has a rather strong specific smell, so you can not store raw materials next to products that absorb odors.

Release forms

Chamomile is a part of many dietary supplements and herbal remedies, available in the form of:

Dry raw materials (dry inflorescences, tea, herbal preparations);
Liquid extract or tincture;
Fat capsules with plant extract;
Chamomile oil;
As part of creams and ointments - chamomile extract.


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Chamomile is the oldest and one of the best medicinal plants. She cures several diseases at once thanks to unique substance- chamazulene, which is not found in other non-drug types of chamomile, nor in other plants.

Chamomile infusion renders choleretic action, relieves intestinal spasms, increases the secretion of digestive glands, reduces fermentation processes. It also has an antiseptic, sedative, hemostatic, weak astringent, analgesic, diaphoretic, anticonvulsant effect.

An infusion of chamomile flowers is taken orally for diseases gastrointestinal tract, diseases of the liver and biliary tract, flatulence, stomach cramps. In the form of enemas - with colitis and hemorrhoids. In the form of rinses - with inflammation of the gums, mucous membranes, tonsillitis. In the form of lotions - for eczema, ulcers, abscesses, x-ray burns. In the form of poultices - for rheumatism, gout, arthritis, bruises.

How to prepare an infusion of chamomile?

Chamomile is sold in a pharmacy, both in bulk and in powder form in filter bags. You can also collect and dry it yourself. Usually only chamomile flowers are used, and they can be collected throughout the summer. Then you need to dry them in the shade, evenly distributing chamomile flowers on clean sheets of white paper. You can also dry them in the oven at a temperature of no more than 35 degrees.

Cold way.

To prepare an infusion of chamomile, take 10 teaspoons of chamomile inflorescences, pour 2 glasses of cold water, leave for 8-10 hours, strain. Take it in sips throughout the day. Used for washing difficult-to-heal wounds, burns, frostbite, eyes, washing the head with hair loss, gargling or rinsing the mouth. Infusion is an excellent remedy for dandruff.

Hot way.

To prepare an infusion of chamomile take a tablespoon of her flowers, pour a glass of boiling water, leave for 20-30 minutes, strain. Chamazulene will slowly turn into an infusion. And pay attention to the fact that when boiled, it partially decomposes. Therefore, recipes in which chamomile flowers need to be boiled are not suitable for medicinal purposes. The prepared infusion is consumed hot, a quarter cup three times a day as a diaphoretic colds, with flatulence, intestinal spasms, diarrhea.

Oriental healers believe that chamomile flowers strengthen the nervous system, stimulate brain activity, increase sexual potency, have diuretic and diaphoretic properties, help increase the amount of breast milk in nursing mothers and regulate the menstrual cycle in women.
Traditional medicine offers a number of recipes using infusion of chamomile flowers in the treatment various diseases. However, it must be remembered that it is contraindicated for pregnant women to drink decoctions and infusions of pharmacy chamomile. Here are some recipes.

Inflammation of the nasal mucosa, nasal boils.

A teaspoon of chamomile flowers is poured with a glass of boiling water. After incomplete cooling of the tea leaves and its filtering, you can rinse your nose or gargle with laryngitis with this remedy.

Pyelonephritis and cystitis are chronic.

2 teaspoons of chamomile flowers brew 0.5 liters of boiling water. Leave for 1 hour. Strain. Drink one tablespoon three times a day.

Acute gastritis.

Take 4 teaspoons of chamomile flowers, pour 2 cups of boiling water, put on low heat for 1 minute, insist for 20 minutes and filter. Drink a day in 3 divided doses before each meal. You can sweeten with honey, but this is contraindicated for diabetics.

Migraine.

Brew 0.5-1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers in a glass of boiling water. Infuse for half an hour, strain. Drink hot in a third cup 3-4 times a day.

Stomach cramps and spasms.

Prepare a collection of chamomile flowers and lemon balm leaves. 2 tablespoons of the mixture is poured with 3 cups of boiling water and infused for 8 hours. Drink warm 1 glass 3 times a day.

Simple acute vaginitis.

6 teaspoons of chamomile flowers brew in 1 liter of boiling water. Insist 4 hours. Strain. Apply in the form of douches 1-2 times a day.

Stomach upset.

Take 1 tablespoon of mint, 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers, 1 teaspoon of pomegranate peel. Pour in 1 liter of boiling water. Infuse for 2 hours, then strain and drink a quarter cup 3-4 times a day.

Stomatitis, tonsillitis, tonsillitis.

2 tablespoons of chamomile flowers are brewed with a liter of boiling water, infused for 30 minutes and filtered. Add 1 tablespoon of honey. Rinse your mouth 5-6 times a day.

Diarrhea, dysentery.

2 teaspoons a spoonful of chamomile flowers pour 1 cup of boiling water, insist, wrapped, 1 hour, strain. Take half a glass 3-4 times a day.

Ulcer disease.

2 teaspoons of inflorescences of pharmaceutical chamomile pour 1 glass of water. After 10 hours, filter the infusion. Drink 15 minutes before meals three times a day for a month. After the infusion is drunk, you need to lie down on all 4 sides of the body so that the infusion liquid evenly acts on the entire gastric mucosa.

Diarrhea, intestinal spasm, flatulence.

6 tablespoons of chamomile inflorescences brew 0.5 liters of boiled water, insist in a water bath for a quarter of an hour. Then cool the infusion, strain, squeeze out the used inflorescences of pharmaceutical chamomile and bring the volume of the infusion to its original value. Add 2 tablespoons of honey. Infusion take one third to half a glass after a meal.

Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eye.

Pour 2-3 tablespoons of chamomile inflorescences with 1 cup of boiling water, leave for 1 hour, then strain. Rinse eyes.

Inflammation of the oral mucosa.

Pour 2 teaspoons of chamomile inflorescences with 1 glass of water, leave for 45 minutes. Rinse your mouth.

Flu.

You need to inhale the vapors of hot infusion of chamomile.

Guess and choose an answer! This plant has two words in the scientific name at once, one of them is Latin, the other is Greek. Here's how it sounds: Matricaria chamomilla. What do these words mean?

Matricaria comes from the word matrix - the uterus, since chamomile was considered a remedy for gynecological diseases. Chamomílla - a combination of two words: chamai (on the ground) and mēlon (apple) - the plant is undersized, the smell is similar to apple. So it was simply impossible to put aside one name, because synonymy interfered with the matter and it was possible to confuse this plant with another, so scientists who love accuracy in everything added a second name, which was taken from the works of the Roman scientist Pliny the Elder.

Pharmacy chamomile is popular due to its medicinal value. The essential oil contained in the baskets of the plant helps fight inflammation, has healing anti-allergic, antibacterial properties, and is used not only on pharmaceutical production, but also included in household chemicals(shampoo, soap). The plant has become widespread due to its availability and a small number of contraindications. Texas scientists have proven that regular consumption of chamomile tea reduces the risk of death in people over 65 years of age.

What is chamomile

In nature, there are several types of plants, the medicinal variety has the largest set of medicinal properties. This herbaceous annual of the genus Matricaria, belongs to the Astrov family, is found throughout North America and Eurasia. The average length of the aerial part of the stem is up to 40 cm, a height above this mark indicates a lack of light during the growth period.

The stem is hollow inside, erect, the root of the plant is taproot, unbranched. The leaves are 2-5 cm long, arranged alternately on the stem. The well-known flowers of the plant have several white petals and a yellow center. Distinctive features are the horizontal arrangement of the petals, the characteristic conical shape of the receptacle.

The cycle of plant development from the beginning of seed growth to the moment of flowering is about 4 months - from May to the end of August. Previously, a wild plant was used to treat exclusively gynecological ailments, today it is used everywhere. Pharmacy chamomile is currently a widely cultivated plant in a number of countries, since it has a complex of properties that have great importance for the treatment of many diseases of the human body.

Flowers should be harvested in June-August in dry weather, because then the inflorescences contain maximum amount essential oil. At first, it is necessary to collect the plant every two days, then the interval is extended to five days. Flowers should be dried in a dry room, carefully spreading them so that a kilogram is located on a square meter of surface. It is very important at the same time that the petals from the flowers do not crumble. You need to store blanks in paper bags, in a dark, dry room. Useful properties of chamomile persist for one year.

Compound

The benefit lies in the properties that are provided by the set of substances that make up the plant. Some of the ingredients:

carotene, vitamins C, B4;
biologically active substances (flavonoids, chamazulene, derivatives of phytosterol, aligenin, coumarin, matricin);
chamomile essential oil(the content in dry flowers reaches 1%, has a blue color);
organic acids (salicylic, phenolcarboxylic, isovaleric);
bitterness, mucus, polyacetylenes containing macro- and microelements;
polyene blends;
polysaccharides;
gum;
tannins.

Medicinal properties

Given the presence of a small number of contraindications, medicinal raw materials are considered one of the safest means of alternative medicine. Chamomile treatment is used in relation to pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract (gastrointestinal tract), gynecological sphere, genitourinary and other body systems as the main or additional therapy. The use of the plant is also relevant for cosmetic purposes, since it has whole complex medicinal properties: disinfectant, anti-allergic, antiseptic, carminative.

In addition, the regular use of this herbal raw material helps to cope with convulsions, improve the functioning of the central nervous system, and strengthen the immune system. Also, the plant has the ability to relax the smooth muscles of internal organs and blood vessels, has choleretic, diuretic properties. In a relationship digestive tract chamomile plays an important role for the intestines, as it regulates gas formation, helps fight ulcers, gastritis, and colitis. In addition, the plant is effective in the treatment of diseases of the liver, biliary tract.

The action of chamomile over time leads to a stable sedative effect, helps to fight depressive states, stops age-related psycho-emotional disorders during menopause. The use of infusions and decoctions is effective for colds, viral infections, fever. In addition, the application has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the following body systems:

gastrointestinal tract (improvement of digestion, increase in appetite, reduction of gas formation, regulation of microflora, choleretic effect);
skin, mucous membranes of internal organs (anti-inflammatory effect);
pathology of the respiratory system (removal of edema and spasm, relief of cough);
relief of toothache, headache (migraine);

cardiovascular system (synthesis of leukocytes, improvement of heart contractions);
disruption of the nervous system (anxiety, fear, depressive disorders, nervousness, insomnia, hot flashes during menopause).

For women

The use of chamomile raw materials plays an important role in the treatment of female diseases, carrying out cosmetic procedures aimed at prolonging youth. Initially, the plant was considered a narrowly focused medicine for recovery. women's health, and only over time became a universal remedy. This herbal raw material is used for painful periods, postpartum hemorrhage, diseases of the uterus, because it has a pronounced analgesic, hemostatic effect.

The benefits of chamomile are relevant for the health of a pregnant woman. The plant helps expectant mothers cope with excessive gas formation, flatulence, improve the functioning of the digestive tract. In addition, the plant has a sedative effect, which is especially important during pregnancy. Given the list of contraindications, use herbal infusions expectant mothers need only after consulting a specialist and under his constant supervision.

This is due to an increase in the level of estrogen in the blood of a woman after the use of plant materials, which is undesirable during pregnancy and lactation. Some manufacturers note in the instructions for chamomile products that the plant cannot be used during the ripening period. Chamomile is widely used in the preparation of cosmetics (creams, rubs, lotions, tonics), not only for whitening, skin rejuvenation, getting rid of freckles and age spots, but also for the treatment of problematic skin (acne, acne).

Cosmetic products based on vegetable raw materials are suitable for any skin - they have moisturizing, nourishing healing properties, while normalizing the work sebaceous glands improving capillary circulation. popular recipe acne masks: add one beaten egg white, two tablespoons of lemon juice to three tablespoons of chamomile infusion, apply the mixture on a dry, clean face, hold for 20 minutes, after which you should wash your face. To achieve a sustainable therapeutic effect, you need to repeat the procedure twice a week.

Medicinal chamomile brings special benefits to hair, gives them silkiness and freshness, regulating the fat content of the sebaceous glands of the head. For this purpose, the following infusion is used, added to the balm: 200 g of flowers of vegetable raw materials are poured into 0.5 liters of boiling water, infused for 40 minutes, then the solution should be filtered. Apply the infusion every time you wash your hair, several times a week. After a month, the hair becomes noticeably stronger, dandruff and excessive oiliness disappear.

For men

The properties of decoctions, infusions of a medicinal plant are useful for the treatment and prevention of pathologies of the male reproductive system (for example, adenoma, prostatitis). For these purposes, the following recipe is used: a collection of chamomile, celandine, heart-shaped linden, St. John's wort (in a ratio of 1:1:1:2), pour 300 ml of boiling water, leave for 30 minutes, filter. Use a decoction in the morning and evening, the course of treatment is three weeks. In addition, herbal preparations are used to solve specific problems (for example, with excessive sweating).

For kids

You can use the plant to treat childhood diseases after the baby reaches the age of one.. It should be diluted ready solutions 2 times or apply special children's teas with the desired concentration of chamomile. The plant has properties that promote rapid healing wounds, acne, burns, which is especially important for older children (compresses, lotions, rinsing are used for this oral cavity). Before using the funds, you should consult with a specialist for contraindications.

What is useful chamomile pharmacy in bags

Medicinal chamomile sachets are a convenient solution for problems where the dosage of ingredients is important, since in this case age-specific consumption rates are taken into account. In addition, packaged grass is often produced with the addition of additional medicinal herbs, such as yarrow, calendula, cumin, immortelle, which has a positive effect on the therapeutic effect. Additionally, packaged chamomile tea for weight loss has become widespread.

Application

Chamomile is used both for external use (creams, douches, baths) and for internal use (infusions, decoctions, teas). Medicinal properties plants help fight different pathologies gastrointestinal tract, genitourinary, cardiovascular, respiratory systems of the body. In addition, plant materials have antiseptic properties, which contribute to the rapid healing of wounds, ulcers, thermal burns, acne, abscesses, acne. Therapeutic chamomile helps with stomatitis, periodontal disease, inflammation of the mucous membranes.

Decoction

Useful medicinal properties of a decoction of herbs have been known since antiquity - even Hippocrates described recipes for the use of this plant. Preparing a decoction is the most common way to use medicinal chamomile. In addition, there are a number of drugs that are widely used for inhalation. A common method of using the decoction is to rinse the hair - after certain time treatment, the hairline is lightened, becomes silky, thick.

The resulting solution should be stored for up to ten hours at room temperature or 72 hours in the refrigerator, since over time the therapeutic agent loses its medicinal properties. Several popular recipes (it is necessary to use funds in the absence of contraindications):

1 tablespoon of dried flowers is poured into 1 liter of hot water, then the mixture is brought to a boil, kept on fire for 4-5 minutes. After that, the broth is cooled, insisted and filtered through a layer of gauze.
1 tablespoon of dried flowers, calendula, yarrow, St. John's wort, motherwort, buckthorn bark are mixed, poured with boiling water, insisted for 30-40 minutes. Drink the solution in a glass four times a day.

Chamomile oil

Chamomile ether has a blue color (sometimes with a brownish tint depending on the quality), a thick texture, a slight herbal smell, and is prepared by steam distillation of inflorescences (1 kg of oil is produced from 200 kg of raw materials). Essential oil is a mixture of all the active substances that make up the flowers, produced from several plant varieties with the addition of extracts of other herbs. In addition to essential oil, in the pharmaceutical industry there is a weaker version - macerate - an infusion of flower baskets, which can be prepared at home.

Chamomile oil has a strong diaphoretic, antiseptic effect, improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and central nervous system, relieves inflammation and spasms muscle fibers dilates blood vessels. In addition, it is believed that the oil has radioprotective properties, effectively treats diseases of the respiratory tract and ENT organs. Internal and external use of chamomile oil is allowed:

External use involves the point application of ether to the skin with a cotton swab for skin diseases (eczema, dermatitis), poorly healing wounds, insect bites, acne, sunburn (at the healing stage), dandruff (the oil is rubbed into the scalp, left for 30 minutes, then rinse). The treatment course lasts 7-10 days. For massage use a mixture of 5-10 drops of chamomile ether with the main massage oil.
Internal use has a beneficial effect in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, menopause, menstrual disorders. It improves appetite, strengthens the immune system, has calming and relaxing healing properties, and has a beneficial effect on mental activity and memory. For internal use, add 2 drops of oil to 1 teaspoon of honey, take the mixture twice a day, treatment course is 5-6 days. It is strictly forbidden to take chamomile oil during pregnancy, lactation, children under 6 years of age due to contraindications, side effects.

Since chamomile oil has a moderately pronounced pleasant smell, it is actively used in aromatherapy and is well tolerated by young and old patients. For sedation and health effect it is necessary to add a few drops of ether to the surface of the aroma lamp, relax for 15-20 minutes every evening. The bitter taste of oil has its own specifics, so such sessions are not suitable for everyone. In addition, care should be taken in the use of funds, taking into account possible contraindications.

Infusion

Vegetable raw materials prepared with alcohol have good antiseptic properties. It helps to get rid of cracks, scratches, boils, acne, cleanses the skin, relieves peeling (for this you need to wash your face daily with infusion diluted with water). Therapeutic effect due to a special resistance to pathogenic bacteria - streptococci, staphylococci. The recipes are similar, they differ in the concentration of alcohol, the time of infusion, and the methods of application. Some popular tinctures:

4 tablespoons of the dry blank are placed in a glass container, poured into 0.5 liters of alcohol, insisted for three weeks. After filtering, used as lotions in the fight against boils, acne.
1 g of vegetable raw materials is poured into 250 ml of alcohol, insisted for one week, filtered. The resulting remedy has the ability to increase blood pressure and normalize work. of cardio-vascular system therefore, it should be used under the guidance of a doctor, taking into account contraindications. Use the infusion one teaspoon twice a day.
15 g of anise seeds, dill, chamomile flowers are mixed, poured with one liter of vodka, insisted for forty days, filtered. The medicine strengthens the general immunity, helps to resist seasonal diseases. It is used according to the doctor's prescription, taking into account contraindications.

Chamomile with honey

There is such a variety of chamomile decoction as tea, in its preparation various additives, honey are used. A popular recipe for a drink that has a sedative, carminative ( therapeutic effect aimed at getting rid of flatulence) properties: mix crushed flowers of raw materials, valerian roots, cumin seeds in a ratio of 3:2:5, pour two tablespoons of the resulting mixture with two cups of boiling water, leave for 20 minutes, filter. Take the remedy with the addition of a small amount of honey, 100 ml twice a day (morning and evening).

The healing properties of chamomile and honey have been known for centuries, their combination can significantly strengthen the immune system, stop inflammation, lower the temperature, and cope with many diseases. Tea for weight loss is very popular among the female half of the population: one teaspoon of dry raw materials is poured into a glass of boiling water, insisted for 10 minutes. You should drink up to five cups of the resulting drink per day, the treatment course is up to two weeks, before using it is necessary to consult a doctor in order to identify contraindications.

Baths

Chamomile baths are effective after X-ray exposure, with liver pathologies, calf muscle cramps, and skin diseases. They have a sedative effect, tend to stop insomnia, anxiety, nervousness. Helps to cope with skin peeling, cracked heels. Used with caution, taking into account contraindications. A few popular chamomile baths:

0.5 kg of dry blanks are diluted with 2 liters of water, boiled for ten minutes, filtered, poured into a filled bath. Take such procedures should be up to 30 minutes every two days for two weeks.
10 drops of chamomile essential oil warm milk or honey, add the aromatic mixture to the bath.

Cream

Chamomile cream has a number of medicinal cosmetic properties, contains useful nutrients, which contribute to healing, brightening, rejuvenation of the skin of the face, relieve redness and peeling of the skin. Cream recipe: melt 60 g of low-fat butter and three tablespoons in a water bath olive oils, add two yolks, one teaspoon of glycerin, 40 g of honey, 30 ml of camphor alcohol, 50 ml of chamomile infusion. Everything is thoroughly mixed, transferred to a glass container. The shelf life of this cream is up to six months.

douching

This medical procedure is not a way to maintain personal hygiene, but is intended only for stopping the inflammatory processes of the female genital organs. For this, a special decoction is prepared: two tablespoons of flowers are poured with a liter of boiling water, insisted for 30 minutes, filtered, cooled. After that, a clean syringe is filled with a solution having a temperature of 37-38ºС and the procedure is slowly carried out for 15 minutes with relaxed vaginal muscles. There are a number of contraindications for the manipulation:

pregnancy;
menstruation;
a certain period (usually a month) after childbirth, operations, abortions;
age over 40-45 years (since in women of this age category, the hydration of the vaginal mucosa decreases, and the chamomile solution can cause even greater dryness);
acute inflammatory processes.

Plant materials are also used to treat cervical erosion. For this purpose, a solution prepared according to the following recipe is used: aloe leaves should be kept in the refrigerator for two days, then chopped, mixed with chamomile infusion (20 grams of flowers pour a liter of boiling water and insist in a thermos for a day). In the resulting liquid, hygienic tampons should be impregnated, which, in order to achieve maximum therapeutic effect placed overnight for 10 days. Contraindications for the introduction of tampons are similar to douching.

How to brew chamomile

There are many recipes for brewing raw materials, all of which are based on adding hot water to crushed dry flowers. After that for best effect it is necessary to cook the mixture over low heat or sweat in a water bath. Then you should insist, cool the broth. In addition, there is a recipe for the so-called cold decoction: 1-2 large spoons of vegetable raw materials are poured into a glass of cold water, insisted for 8 hours, and then filtered through several layers of gauze. The use of brewed plant materials depends on the presence of contraindications.

Contraindications

The use of chamomile has certain contraindications. The main reasons for refusing plant treatment:

individual intolerance component;
acute cardiac, renal or liver failure;
allergic reaction, irritation on the skin;
chronic diseases in the period of exacerbation;
in some cases - pregnancy, lactation.

Medicinal chamomile - potent herbal remedy, therefore, it is necessary to responsibly treat the existing contraindications. Should not be abused chamomile tea, since excessive drinking can cause a number of side effects: discomfort in the stomach, nausea, pain, pressure surges (both increase and decrease), bloating, and a reaction of the nervous system.

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Chamomile ordinary - the oldest medicinal plant, capable of killing on the spot more than a dozen insidious diseases. In addition to the famous "loves - does not love", it is also used in cosmetology, and during pregnancy, and as a sedative. Chamomile tincture works real miracles, surprising the world with its versatility. healing action. It is recommended for both adults and children, both internally and externally. Consider beneficial features magic "weed" in more detail.

What is useful chamomile tincture?

Infusions and decoctions of a medicinal plant are endowed with powerful healing power, thanks to the rich "stuffing" of flowers. These include:

essential oils;
vitamin C;
carotene;
oleic, palmitic, nicotinic acid;
glucose;
useful minerals - potassium, zinc and copper;
tannins.

Thanks to such an impressive set, healing qualities daisies are practically unlimited.

Drug effect

Chamomile tincture has the following powers:

fights diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
has a choleretic, hemostatic, antiseptic, disinfecting and diuretic effect;
relieves flatulence and stomach cramps;
relieves inflammation of the gums, mucous membranes, wounds;
treats rheumatism, gout, arthritis and other vascular diseases;
makes you forget about hemorrhoids, cystitis and other gynecological ailments;
calms the nervous system and normalizes sleep;
inspires the brain to be active;
heals diseases of the liver, kidneys, bladder;
heals inflammatory diseases of the eyes;
banishes allergies and migraines;
normalizes the respiratory system;
treats flu and colds;
increases the amount of milk in lactating women;
normalizes menstrual cycles;
strengthens and brightens hair;
cleanses and rejuvenates the skin;
Helps to shed unwanted pounds.

Attention! Chamomile tincture is one of the few remedies, the use of which is allowed for patients with high acidity of gastric juice.

Chamomile infusions: diseases and recipes

Infusions of the plant are taken orally and externally, in the form of enemas, poultices, lotions and rinses. Chamomile flowers can be bought at a pharmacy or harvested and dried on your own. Brew it in two ways:

Cold. Dilute 8-10 teaspoons of flowers with cold water (2 cups), leave for 10 hours, filter. The resulting decoction is used to wash hair in case of hair loss, for washing non-healing wounds and burns, for eye diseases (externally), for gargling (with sore throat) and the oral cavity (with inflammatory processes).
Hot. Plant inflorescences (1 tablespoon) pour boiling water (1 cup), leave for half an hour, filter. Take the infusion hot 3 times a day for ¼ cup for migraines, colds, diarrhea, bloating, stomach and intestinal cramps.

Attention! Chamomile flowers cannot be boiled, such a decoction will be unsuitable for medicinal purposes. A regular water bath is much more harmless.

For inflammation of the airways

Steep 1 teaspoon of inflorescences in a glass of boiling water. Slightly cool and strain the broth, rinse your nose with inflammation and nasal boils, gargle with laryngitis and sore throat.

With kidney disease and chronic cystitis

Chamomile tincture, the use of which is advisable for pyelonephritis and cystitis, is prepared as follows: pour flowers (2 teaspoons) with boiling water (half a liter), leave for 1 hour, strain. Take 1 tbsp. spoon 3 times a day.

With acute form of gastritis

Dried flowers (4-5 teaspoons) brew with boiling water (2 cups), put on moderate heat for literally 1 minute, remove from stove and leave for 20 minutes. Strain the infusion and drink three times a day before meals. Can be mixed with a little honey.

For stomach disorders

Mint leaves, chamomile flowers (1 tablespoon each), crushed pomegranate peel (1 teaspoon), pour boiling water (1 liter). Infuse for 2 hours, filter and take 50g 3-4 times a day.

For stomach cramps

From stomach cramps and colic, tincture of chamomile and lemon balm leaves is excellent. 2 tbsp. spoons herbal composition dilute with boiling water (3 cups) and leave for 7-8 hours. You need to drink warm three times a day for a glass.

For diarrhea and dysentery

Boil the inflorescences of the plant (2 teaspoons) with boiling water (1 cup), wrap and leave for 1 hour. Then filter and drink 0.5 cup 3-4 times a day.

For peptic ulcers

The recipe for peptic ulcer is the same as above, only the decoction is infused longer - 8-10 hours. You need to take it 15-20 minutes before a meal 3 times a day for a month. After taking it, lie down alternately on your sides, back and stomach so that the infusion spreads to the entire gastric mucosa.

For intestinal cramps and bloating

Dilute 6 tbsp. tablespoons of chamomile inflorescences in 0.5 liters of boiled water and heat in a water bath for 15-20 minutes. Cool the broth, filter, remove the squeezed flowers and bring the amount of liquid to the original volume. Mix with honey (2 tablespoons) and take 0.5 cup after a meal.

With inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth and throat

Chamomile tincture - excellent tool from stomatitis, tonsillitis, tonsillitis and inflammation of the oral cavity. Pour the flowers of the plant (2 tablespoons) with boiling water (half a liter), leave for half an hour, and then strain. By adding 1 tbsp. a spoonful of honey, rinse your mouth and throat 5-6 times a day.

For inflammatory eye diseases

Dried inflorescences (1-2 teaspoons) brew with boiling water (a glass). Infuse for 60 minutes, filter through gauze and rinse your eyes. The procedure should be carried out three times a day until the inflammatory processes are eliminated.

Chamomile in gynecology

The miraculous "weed" is an excellent healer of gynecological ailments. inflammation genitourinary system, fungi, streptococci, viruses, thrush, cystitis - all this bouquet of problems is solved by chamomile tincture. Its use in gynecology has been practiced for a long time - for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes.

Decoctions and infusions of the plant are good for douching. To do this, you will need the following ingredients: chamomile and nettle (30 g each), knotweed grass (50 g) and oak bark (10 g). Healing collection (2 tablespoons) brew with boiling water (1 liter), hold on low heat for 5 minutes, cool and filter. Use for washing and douching while warm.

Is it possible to use chamomile during pregnancy?

Chamomile during pregnancy is used both internally and externally. Her infusions and decoctions are absolutely harmless and are shown at any time. Of these, you can make baths, compresses, douching, inhalation, drink with flatulence, constipation, stress and tension.

Attention! Chamomile tincture during pregnancy should be consumed in small doses (no more than 400 g), as the plant provokes the production of estrogen by the ovaries, which can cause miscarriage.

Chamomile infusions in cosmetology

The medicinal plant also contributes to cosmetology. The beneficial substances contained in it strengthen, restore and brighten hair, cleanse the skin.

Regular rinsing of the hair with chamomile will make them soft, glossy and healthy. For light strands, the tincture will give an iridescent golden tone, and for dark strands, a slight lightening.

Recipe for strengthening hair

To restore the damaged structure of the hair, in case of hair loss, excessive oiliness and dandruff, prepare a tincture of chamomile, plantain, nettle and sage. 1 st. Pour a spoonful of collection with a liter of boiling water, strain, apply to strands, cover your head with polyethylene and walk like this for about an hour. The effect will be noticeable after 2-3 procedures.

For lightening strands

Chamomile tincture is a great alternative to brightening chemicals. Its use together with nettle, hydrogen peroxide, lemon juice, honey or glycerin gives the hair amazing shades.

To lighten hair or wash away dye residue, prepare an infusion of chamomile flowers (8 tablespoons), juice of half a lemon and vegetable oil (2 tablespoons). Dry inflorescences pour boiling water (500 g), heat through a water bath for 15 minutes, cool. Strain, add to the broth lemon juice and oil. Apply the mask to the strands, wait until they are completely dry, and then rinse with shampoo. Regular use of a brightening mask for a month will help lighten hair by 1-2 tones.

Attention! Chamomile can cause allergies. One day before cosmetic procedures moisten the elbow or wrist with a strong infusion, and after 10 hours inspect this place. In the presence of redness, itching or burning, it is better to refuse to use this plant.

For facial skin

The use of plant infusions for the face will help smooth out wrinkles, eliminate irritation, acne, pimples, rashes, soften and restore the skin.

To solve all these problems, pour the strained chamomile tincture into ice molds and refrigerate. Wipe your face with cubes daily - the skin will become smooth, silky, all blackheads, pimples and irritations will go away.

From infusions, you can make lotions for problem areas, facial inhalations, steam baths, wash your face regularly. An effective remedy from skin inflammation and neurodermatitis is alcohol tincture chamomile. To prepare it, pour dry inflorescences with 70% alcohol (1:10), leave to infuse for 3 weeks, then strain and use safely.

Chamomile for weight loss

Healing plant in combination with other herbs helps to lose overweight. An infusion of chamomile, St. John's wort, birch buds and immortelle, taken in equal doses, should be drunk before each meal. The decoction effectively burns fatty layers while cleansing and rejuvenating the body.

Chamomile is one of the most popular herbs for home treatment. It helps in the fight against many diseases and has an effective sedative effect. It will be very useful for all those who suffer from insomnia, stress and anxiety states. Chamomile is natural remedy in the fight against depression, nightmares, menstrual pain, neuritis and fibromyalgia.

To use chamomile, prepare the most different drugs. It can be:

decoctions;
compresses;
oils;
tinctures;
and other means.

It's important to know! To prepare a tincture or other preparation, dried flowers of the plant should be used.

plant harvesting

Can be prepared by yourself herbal collection. To do this, it is recommended to collect chamomile on a calm, calm day, preferably in the evening. You only need to collect flowers. Leaves and stems do not need to be collected. After harvesting, chamomile should be washed and dried thoroughly. To do this, it is recommended to put it on a cotton cloth in a dry, ventilated, cool place without direct sunlight. Dried in this way, chamomile will retain all its beneficial properties for one year. It is necessary to store the collection in a cool, dark, dry place.

Compound

essential oils;
polyphenols;
coumarins;
fatty acid;
phytosterols;
and a number of other useful substances.

Due to such a rich composition, the plant is often used in the treatment of various diseases.

Indications for use

External use of chamomile is advisable for various problems with skin and ophthalmic diseases eg conjunctivitis. At internal application exhibit anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It also has a sedative and antidepressant effect.

Therapeutic indications for use are:

dyspepsia of gastric or hepatic origin;
inflammation of the digestive tract (esophagitis, gastritis, ulcers);
dental neuralgia;
inflammatory dermatoses;
burns;
eczema;
neuralgic pains;
prevention of postoperative irritation of the throat;
reducing inflammation and irritation of the respiratory tract.

Chamomile preparations can be used as an analgesic or anti-inflammatory agent. The plant will be useful for soothing toothache in children.

chamomile renders beneficial effect on the central nervous system, has a sedative and antiviral effect. It is also a good bactericide.

The tincture is used for rubbing the skin of the face with acne, for gargling (previously diluted with boiled warm water), baths for sweating feet. It is also useful for reducing pigmentation, for washing oily, weak hair.

Methods for preparing chamomile tincture

Chamomile tincture can be purchased at a pharmacy or prepared independently. To prepare at home, you will need the following ingredients and a container:

250 grams or vodka;
100 grams of dried chamomile;
250 grams of boiling water;
glass jar with a capacity of 1 liter.

Chamomile inflorescences are cut and crushed, placed in a glass jar, into which boiling water should then be poured. Next, alcohol is poured into the jar. The mixture is kept in a dark place for 4 weeks. Then the tincture should be filtered and stored in the refrigerator. Properly made tincture has a transparent color and a pleasant aroma.

The infusion is usually used according to this scheme: 1/3 cup three times / day, always before meals.

The recommended dose for adults is 1 teaspoon of the tincture 1-3 times a day. Babies only need a few drops. One use for young children is to rub the gums for teething or gastric lavage for colic. For older children, the dose is 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon. The tincture can be taken 1-3 times a day. It is especially helpful for babies and young children who have difficulty sleeping. Drinking the tincture right before bed can help relax and soothe children for restful, restful sleep.

Medicinal properties of chamomile tincture

Chamomile for diabetes
Chamomile has a beneficial effect on the process of treating diabetes. Studies have shown that this plant regulates blood sugar and glucose levels. Researchers have established a clear link between daily consumption of chamomile tincture and prevention of the progression of diabetic complications and hyperglycemia. This will be useful not only for patients suffering from diabetes, but also healthy people who also need to support normal level blood sugar.

Chamomile for diet
Many people tend to overeat or consume junk food during stress. Research at the University of Maryland has shown that chamomile flower tinctures help manage anxiety and reduce stress levels, thereby allowing dieters to make wise nutritional decisions.

Chamomile contains substances that act as appetite suppressants. These substances contribute to the feeling of satiety, which will help you eat less.

Chamomile is considered a diuretic, so it helps remove fluids from the body. This may be helpful for rapid weight loss.

Relaxing effect of chamomile tincture
The general calming effect of chamomile is used as a treatment for common childhood ailments such as stomach cramps, colic, middle ear infections, and alternating bouts of constipation and diarrhea. Sometimes there may be an allergic reaction to chamomile, but it is usually considered enough safe means for the elderly and young children.

Some of the active substances in chamomile tincture act similarly to antidepressants, which help to relax the brain and nervous system. Chamomile has a relaxing effect on the body.

It has been used for centuries to treat insomnia, especially when it occurs due to anxiety. The use of tincture is useful for people suffering from nervousness due to fatigue from daily work. It helps reduce the effects of stress.

Chamomile is good choice for children whose insomnia is associated with gastrointestinal disorder. Chamomile also reduces nightmares in children and adults when taken before bed. The substances contained in this plant help to cope with some of the symptoms of attention deficit disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Antispasmodic properties of chamomile tincture
Chamomile is an antispasmodic that stops and prevents muscle spasm. Traditional herbalists have long recommended this plant for people with back pain, neuralgia, fibromyalgia, rheumatism, arthritis and headaches. Chamomile can also be used to reduce swelling resulting from bumps and bruises, to reduce dark circles under the eyes.

Fight against harmful microorganisms and infections
The active ingredients in chamomile reduce the activity of free radicals. Research demonstrates possible protection against several various types cancer cells. Chemical substances, contained in chamomile, prevent the formation of proteins that allow malignant cells to gain a foothold in new areas.

As antifungal agent the plant helps fight Candida albicans and other infections. Chamomile flowers contain an agent that has a positive effect on menstruation and its regulation, as well as in the treatment of pelvic diseases. Chamomile is used to relieve menstrual cramps and menopausal symptoms.

Chamomile tincture has antioxidant and antiseptic properties. Studies indicate that its use neutralizes certain microbes and prevents infections, including staph and streptococcus. Chamomile also has immunomodulatory properties and helps fight colds and sinusitis due to its antibacterial properties.

It is also used to speed up wound healing in the elderly with pressure sores and in those who have had tattoos removed. The tincture is known to relieve pain and pain associated with sunburn, eczema and psoriasis. It is also used to treat hemorrhoids and skin rashes. Often used for skin whitening natural treatment and prevention of acne, dermatitis, herpes, prevention and elimination of bacterial infections.

It is often used to treat inflammation, such as swollen and bleeding gums or gingivitis. To do this, simply dip a cotton swab into the tincture, and then gently apply it to the inflamed tissue. This method will be useful for the treatment of eczema, inflammation of the eyes, vaginitis.

A few drops are used to treat:

headaches;
states of irritability;
nervousness.

to eliminate pain;
with insomnia;
gastrointestinal colic;
stomach disorders;
flatulence.

In addition, chamomile is one of the immunostimulants. Her internal use prevents the development of infections and stimulates the body's response to the appearance of various diseases.

To combat indigestion, nausea, heartburn, painful periods and anxiety, it is advisable to take the tincture before meals.

Other Benefits of Chamomile Tincture
Its use is recommended for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, such as food poisoning, anal itching, hemorrhoids, abdominal colic, constipation. For women, it is useful for dysmenorrhea with nausea and vomiting, menorrhagia, severe postpartum pain. Men can use the tincture for genital problems such as itching and swelling.

Chamomile is often used for problems with musculoskeletal system. This is especially true for issues such as muscle cramps, occurring mostly at night, swollen and bruised joints, rheumatism, numbness of the fingers with burning, redness and swelling.

Often, chamomile preparations are used to combat diseases of the respiratory system. Chamomile will be useful for:

whooping cough;
cough;
colds with nasal obstruction;
painful pharyngitis with swelling of the tonsils, parotid glands and submandibular glands;
hoarseness with accumulation of persistent mucus in the throat.

Also, tincture should be used with a feeling of heaviness in the chest.

Contraindications for use and side effects

All those who are allergic to chamomile (ragweed) should consult their doctor or allergist before using the drug. Since chamomile is a uterine stimulant, pregnant women should consult their doctor before using it.
Chamomile can cause drowsiness.
It sometimes causes side effects in people taking anticonvulsants or sedatives. The tincture is not recommended to be taken together with a sedative or strong analgesic.
It should also be avoided if you have high blood pressure.
It is not recommended to use it for a long time, as it can cause insomnia and nausea.
If used in excessive doses, it can cause dizziness, nausea and vomiting.
Chamomile tincture should not be combined with anticoagulants due to the presence of coumarin in the plant.

What do the doctor's say

Chamomile flowers are natural antispasmodics and analgesics. According to doctors, chamomile improves digestive processes and has antispasmodic action. It also plays a general stimulating role in the body. This allows you to regulate the disturbed menstrual cycle.