Chamomile is one of the most common plants that have healing properties. It was successfully used in medicine in ancient times. Chamomile essential oil contains the substance chamazulen, which has an anti-inflammatory, sedative and anesthetic effect.
Useful properties of the plant
Chamomile pharmacy is useful for colds, tonsillitis, SARS. This medicinal plant has a positive effect on the functioning of the digestive tract, eliminates increased gas formation, pain with intestinal cramps, and increases appetite. Chamomile broth is taken for various poisonings, for the rapid removal of toxins and toxins.
Means based on this medicinal plant help with gastritis, diarrhea, diseases of the gallbladder and liver, urinary tract. In addition, chamomile normalizes the psycho-emotional state - provides deep sleep, relieves stress, stabilizes the nervous system.
Chamomile flower extract
Essential oil is obtained from chamomile flowers. It is used in the production of extract. The water-glycerin extract of the plant obtained using the method of electro-pulse plasma-dynamic extraction is widely used in modern cosmetology and medicine. On its basis, children's cosmetics, lotions and creams for sensitive skin, for hands and feet, shampoos and balms, and eyelids are created.
Composition and properties
Chamomile extract is appreciated due to the presence of vitamins A, B, C, flavonoids, coumarins, essential oils, choline, phytosterols, organic acids, nicotinic acid. This brownish brown liquid with a specific odor has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, emollient, soothing, smoothing, soft whitening properties.
The use of chamomile extract
This tool is recommended for use in metabolic disorders, dental problems, abscesses, various respiratory diseases. Thanks to him, the course of skin diseases such as psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis is also facilitated.
Chamomile liquid extract is taken orally with bloating, gas, intestinal cramps. It is also useful to use the remedy in the presence of problems with the liver, gall bladder, kidneys, and gastrointestinal diseases.
Purulent wounds, boils, burns are treated with chamomile extract, which contributes to the rapid healing and restoration of the skin.
Gynecologists successfully use this tool in the complex treatment of conditions such as cervical erosion, vaginitis, perineal and vaginal wounds, painful menstruation.
Water-glycerin extract of chamomile flowers is also widely used in the production of children's cosmetics. Baby cream with chamomile extract has healing, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, moisturizes and softens the skin, protects against diaper rash.
An invaluable feature of the product is that it can be combined with other medicinal plants, such as aloe vera, calendula, ginseng, etc.
Application in cosmetology
Pharmacy chamomile is an affordable, natural and inexpensive cosmetic substance. Chamomile extract for the face is used due to its anti-aging properties. So, it is part of many creams, masks and lotions for skin care of any type.
Chamomile extract is used in the manufacture of products for sensitive and damaged skin. On the basis of it, creams are made that soothe and moisturize the skin, skin care products around the eyes, cleansing milk, face and body scrubs, intimate hygiene gels, massage oils, toothpastes, and oral care products. Chamomile extract as a part of shampoos, masks, balms, conditioners gives hair strength and makes it shiny and silky. Beauticians recommend it for washing instead of soap.
Preparations based on this product bleach and relieve skin pigmentation, help restore skin, soothe and restore, rejuvenate and refresh the skin, improve complexion, relieve acne, and normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands. Chamomile extract in the composition of before and after shaving disinfects and softens the skin.
Bathtubs
Baths with chamomile have beneficial effects on sensitive, irritated skin, soothe and soften it, and are used in the treatment of various skin diseases. Such therapy is recommended for weeping eczema, psoriasis, neurodermatitis, dermatoses, urticaria, etc. These procedures are used by physiotherapists in the complex treatment of connective tissue diseases, metabolic disorders, and excessive sweating. Baths with chamomile extract are good as a prophylactic for diaper dermatitis, as well as to facilitate diathesis.
A bath is taken at a water temperature of not more than 37 degrees. In bathing water you need to add 40-50 grams of extract (for a standard size bath). The course of treatment consists of ten procedures that are carried out every other day. After such a bath, you need to relax for half an hour.
Due to its many beneficial properties, chamomile extract is very much appreciated in medicine and cosmetology. Subject to storage rules, this product will be indispensable in a home medicine cabinet. Chamomile extract can be stored for no more than two years.