This beautiful and modest flower is fraught with many advantages. We noticed this in ancient times. The Egyptians and Arabs used the plant to treat various ailments. At the same time, the main advantage of chamomile is not only a wide range of positive effects on the body, but also a particularly mild effect. This means that there are no side effects with reasonable use. As a result, she can treat both children and adults. Acceptance is possible for a long time, however, in this case, consultation with the attending physician is desirable.
Chamomile, useful properties
So, the favorite plant of folk medicine - chamomile, the useful properties of which are very diverse, helps with:
- Inflammatory diseases. It can be colds, inflammation of the respiratory system, eyes. Chamomile is also an excellent treatment for female genital inflammation.
- Digestive system and gastrointestinal diseases. Even with ulcers, chronic colitis, it is useful to supplement the treatment with chamomile, since the properties of the plant help to eliminate the infection.
- Nervous Disorders. Indeed, among the useful properties of chamomile and sedative effect.
- For cosmetic purposes. The plant strengthens hair, dyes it in golden color, and is also suitable for cleansing the skin.
Chamomile: methods of application
What is useful camomile, we found out. Now let's get acquainted with the methods of its application. Chamomile is taken orally, solutions for enemas and rinses are made from it, masks and creams are made. Below are a few recipes for example uses for chamomile.
Recipe. Chamomile tea as a tonic.
To make such tea is quite simple. To do this, we buy ready-made bags or prepare tea from chamomile flowers (they can be purchased at any pharmacy). So, one teaspoon of flowers is enough for one liter of water. You need to insist for about 30 minutes and you can drink instead of regular tea.
Now consider the benefits of chamomile tea. First of all, it is good as a means of alleviating pain with a stomach ulcer, helping with colds. If the camomile is brewed with lemon balm, then tea will help with nervous disorders. Tea is also good as a prophylaxis for gallstones; it prevents the occurrence of complications of diabetes.
Recipe. Chamomile rinse
This recipe can help with colds, sore throats, gum disease, etc. To prepare the infusion, you will need a chamomile and boiling water. Pour two tablespoons of chamomile with a pharmacy liter of boiling water and insist. After the solution cools down a little, you can gargle your mouth or mouth.
Recipe. A bath of chamomile flowers for legs.
An excellent remedy after a working day to eliminate leg fatigue and excess keratinized skin. For the bath you will need a decoction of leaves and chamomile flowers (pre-cook it, pour 2 tablespoons of the flowers in 500 ml of water and boil for 10 minutes). And finally, you need to strain the broth, cool slightly, lower your legs into it. And after the procedure, a softening cream should be applied.
Recipe. Chamomile cream for wrinkles
Chamomile, whose beneficial properties are often used by cosmetologists, is also suitable for preparing cream at home. Ingredients: 1/4 pack of butter (melted in a water bath) mix with two tablespoons of vegetable oil, then add 2 tablespoons of honey and two yolks. All this is thoroughly mixed. Separately, mix half a tablespoon of glycerin with 100 ml of infusion of chamomile flowers and camphor alcohol (30 ml). We combine both solutions and store in a tightly closed glass container. Shelf life of the product is not more than six months.
Chamomile: harvesting
Properly stored chamomile does not lose its beneficial properties, so we pay attention to the preparation of the plant. You need to collect flowers, leaves and stems in dry weather. Subsequently, they are thoroughly dried in the fresh air, spread on a dry surface. After that, you can grind and collect in plastic bags, store in a dry place.