Chamomile. Useful properties, proven by time

This beautiful and humble flower is fraught with many virtues. Have noticed it in ancient times. Egyptians and Arabs used the plant to treat various ailments. In this case, the main advantage of chamomile is not only a wide range of positive effects on the body, but also a particularly mild effect. So, there are no side effects with reasonable application. As a result, it can treat both children and adults. It is possible and acceptance for a long time, however, in this case, consultation with the attending physician is desirable.

Chamomile, useful properties

So, a plant loved by folk medicine - chamomile, whose useful properties are very diverse, helps with:

• Inflammatory diseases. It can be colds, inflammation of the respiratory system, eyes. Chamomile is also an excellent tool for treating inflammations of the female genital organs.
• Diseases of the digestive system and digestive tract. Even with ulcers, chronic colitis, it is useful to supplement the treatment with chamomile, as the properties of the plant contribute to the elimination of infection.
• Nervous disorders. After all, among the beneficial properties of chamomile and sedative effect.
• For cosmetic purposes. The plant strengthens the hair, colors them in golden color, and is also suitable for cleansing the skin.

Chamomile: application methods

How useful chamomile, we found out. Now we will get acquainted with the methods of its application. Chamomile is taken orally, it is used to make solutions for enemas and rinses, make masks and creams. Below you will find several recipes for an example of the uses of chamomile.

Recipe. Chamomile tea as a common restorative.

Prepare a similar tea is simple enough. To do this, we buy ready-made sachets or we 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 about 30 minutes and you can eat instead of regular tea.

Now let's look at the usefulness of chamomile tea. First of all, it is good as a remedy for pain in the stomach ulcer, which helps with colds. If the chamomile is brewed with melissa, then tea will help with nervous disorders. Also, tea is good as preventing the appearance of gallstones; He warns the occurrence of complications in diabetes mellitus.

Recipe. Chamomile infusion for rinsing

This recipe can help with colds, sore throat, inflammation of the gums, etc. For the preparation of the present, chamomile and boiling water will be needed. Fill two tablespoons of chamomile with a liter of boiling water and insist. After the solution is slightly cool, you can rinse your throat or mouth.

Recipe. A bath of chamomile flowers for the feet.

A wonderful remedy after a working day to eliminate tired legs and excess keratinized skin. For the tray you will need a decoction of leaves and chamomile flowers (pre-cook it, fill 2 tablespoons of flowers with 500 ml of water and boil for 10 minutes). And finally, you need to drain the broth, cool a bit, put your feet into it. And after the procedure, you should apply an emollient cream.

Recipe. Cream of camomile to eliminate wrinkles

Chamomile, useful properties of which are often used in cosmetologists, and suitable for cooking cream at home. Ingredients: 1/4 pack of butter (melted in a water bath) mixed with two tablespoons of vegetable oil, then add 2 tablespoons of honey and two yolks. All this is thoroughly mixed. Separately, mix the floor of a tablespoon of glycerin with 100 ml of infusion from chamomile flowers and camphor alcohol (30 ml). We connect both solutions and store them in a tightly closed glass container. Shelf life of the product is no more than six months.

Chamomile: preparation

Correctly stored chamomile useful properties do not lose, so pay attention to harvesting the plant. Collect flowers, leaves and stems in dry weather. Afterwards, dry them thoroughly in fresh air, spreading on a dry surface. After that, you can grind and collect in plastic bags, store in a dry place.