The healing properties of chamomile pharmacy put this plant at the head of a whole list of the most popular medicinal herbs. Since ancient times, mankind has been using chamomile inflorescences to combat various diseases in adults and children. Their specific smell and wonderful taste make this treatment not only useful, but also pleasant. The plant contains essential oils, terpenes, flavonoids, ascorbic acid, coumarins, polysaccharides and organic acids, which allows for a pronounced anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and local analgesic effect on the human body. In addition, the medicinal properties of chamomile pharmacy are simply indispensable for diseases such as bronchial asthma, rheumatism, skin allergies, colitis, gastritis and x-ray burns. Most often, the plant is used as a mild laxative, choleretic, diaphoretic, emollient, carminative, anti-inflammatory and analgesic in case of digestive tract disorders.
The use of chamomile pharmacy in medicine
In medical practice, not only inflorescences are used, but also some green parts of chamomile. The enveloping properties of the plant to a certain extent are determined by the presence of a large amount of mucus, which has a high absorption capacity, which allows adsorption of various toxic substances. Covering the inflamed area, mucus prevents heat loss, and thereby has a long-lasting warming effect. In addition, it lowers the sensitivity of affected tissues and protects them from external stimuli. The healing properties of chamomile pharmacy can reduce pain and relieve cramps in the stomach and intestines, as well as normalize the working conditions of the entire digestive system.
Fresh chamomile decoctions are used to wash long-term non-healing wounds and ulcerative formations. Infusions of this plant are recommended for eczema, neurodermatitis and age-related itching. If you mix chamomile inflorescences with
sand immortelle in equal amounts, you can successfully treat liver diseases, dysmenorrhea,
neurosis, hysteria and the common cold. In addition,
chamomile teas are used to rinse the mouth and sore throat during a sore throat.
In official medicine, the medicinal properties of chamomile are used for antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic effects with frequent diarrhea and flatulence. Often the water infusion of this plant is used for healing lotions from fistulas and blackheads, as well as for cleansing enemas.
Other uses for chamomile
Pharmaceutical chamomile, the medicinal properties of which have a fairly wide spectrum of action, are successfully used in the veterinary field for bloating , intestinal cramps, intoxications and inflammation of the gastrointestinal system in animals. In addition, chamomile infusion treat abscesses, eczema and ulcers in cattle and medium cattle.
Raw materials of plants are a very important component in the cosmetic and perfumery industries. The healing properties of chamomile pharmacy allow you to produce special dandruff shampoos, as well as creams and face masks that give the skin freshness, firmness, delicate velvety and elasticity.
Contraindications to the use of pharmacy chamomile
It is not recommended to use chamomile pharmacy for anacid gastritis, individual intolerance, as well as a tendency to frequent diarrhea. In case of an overdose, depression of the nervous system, weakness and headache may appear. Chamomile-based preparations should be used only after consultation with the doctor, this will avoid possible complications and unpleasant symptoms.