Chamomile. Useful properties, proven by time
This beautiful and humble flower is fraught withset of advantages. 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. Perhaps a long time, however, in this case, it is advisable to consult a doctor.
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 inflammation 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, since 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 it in golden color, and is also suitable for skin cleansing.
Chamomile: methods of application
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 general restorative.
Prepare a tea like this is easy enough. To do this, we buy ready-made bags or we prepare tea from flowers of chamomile (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 stones in the gallbladder; he warns the occurrence of complications in diabetes mellitus.
Recipe. Chamomile infusion for rinsing
This recipe can help with colds, sore throats,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 has cooled slightly, you can rinse your throat or mouth.
Recipe. Bath from chamomile flowers for the feet.
A great tool after a working day of eliminationfatigue of the legs and excesses of keratinized skin. For the tray you 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 oftenused 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
Properly stored chamomile useful properties are notso we pay attention to the harvesting of the plant. Collect flowers, leaves and stems in dry weather. Subsequently, they should be thoroughly dried in fresh air, spread on a dry surface. After that, you can grind and collect in plastic bags, store in a dry place.
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