In the everyday bustle of city life, a person is used to relying on modern technologies and developments in everything. We drive cars that pollute the atmosphere, live in panel houses with a disturbed microclimate and feed ourselves with all kinds of medicines for various reasons. But in all this modern life we completely forgot about the power of nature. Therefore, we can’t even imagine that an ordinary decoction of chamomile will become a miracle cure for numerous ailments.
Since ancient times, pharmacy chamomile has been widely used by healers to treat people. This unpretentious plant can be found everywhere. Height from 10 to 20 centimeters, very branched and having flowers in the form of a small tartlet plant, chamomile does not attract much attention. After all, more beautiful flowers grow next to her. But its beneficial properties are worthy of attention.
- Chamomile broth has good disinfectant properties. Therefore, it is perfect not only for the destruction of pathogenic bacteria when taken orally, but also for treating wounds with the aim of disinfecting them.
- Chamomile broth has anti-inflammatory properties. It helps a lot with various inflammations of the skin and internal organs.
- Chamomile tea helps relieve muscle cramps and increases appetite.
- Preparations from pharmacy chamomile have excellent choleretic properties and are indispensable for people with diseases of the gallbladder.
- Chamomile decoction will help with a variety of problems with the digestive tract. Especially if the number of unpleasant symptoms include bowel cramps and a lot of gas.
Infusions and decoctions of chamomile are used not only for oral administration. They are used for baths, compresses, douching and enemas. For each disease, there is a way of using this medicinal plant and certain proportions for preparing a decoction. Therefore, you should know exactly how to brew a camomile.
If you want to prepare a remedy that helps with digestive problems, then you need 500 grams of water and two tablespoons of dried inflorescences. For the preparation of broth we use only enameled dishes. Pour water into the pan and bring to a boil. After that, we fill in dried raw materials, boil for at least 10 minutes and remove from heat. The resulting broth is filtered through cheesecloth. To improve the taste, add no more than one tablespoon of honey. We take it in the morning and in the evening on an empty stomach within a few sips.
If you want to use chamomile for enemas, you will need to prepare an infusion. To do this, bring to a boil one liter of water and fill it with two tablespoons of dried inflorescences. Close the pan tightly, wrap it in a terry towel and leave to languish for 12 hours. We filter the finished infusion and use it for its intended purpose.
Having dried chamomile in your medicine cabinet , you can use it to treat tonsillitis or tonsillitis. To gargle, you will need to prepare a special infusion. To do this, pour a tablespoon of raw material into a glass of boiling water, close the lid and insist for about an hour. After this, filter and pour 10 drops of iodine into the infusion. Gargle at intervals of one hour. Especially this remedy is good for purulent tonsillitis. You will feel much better after 6 hours.
Chamomile will have a positive effect on gynecological diseases in women. An infusion made from a liter of boiling water, 20 grams of inflorescences and ampoules of novocaine is widely used for douching in various inflammatory diseases.
Chamomile and cosmetologists did not ignore it. This flower is able to have a positive effect on the condition of nails, hair and skin. A decoction made from chamomile and celandine will help to get rid of an unpleasant acne forever. Infusion of chamomile inflorescences with the addition of a small amount of honey will relieve severe skin irritation. A cream prepared at home will help improve the condition of oily skin.
Although this is a beautiful and no less useful flower - chamomile, there are still contraindications. As with any medicinal plant, a strict dosage should be observed. Otherwise, instead of benefit, you only harm your body. Any use of herbs should be agreed with the attending physician. Incorrect dosage or method of use can lead to undesirable consequences.
In case of poisoning with chamomile preparations, one can observe severe headache, general weakness, a sharp change in mood and severe irritability, as well as depression of the human nervous system. Taking chamomile drugs during pregnancy is strictly prohibited. For short periods, he is able to provoke bleeding and miscarriage, and in the last months of pregnancy will provoke premature birth.