Chamomile pharmacy is an annual plant with small flowers that are pleasant to smell. It has a straight stem up to 50 cm in length. The plant tastes sharp and bitter. From May to the end of summer, the flowering period of chamomile lasts. Photos of the culture can be found in the directory of medicinal plants. This is an unpretentious plant, and you can meet it everywhere: in meadows, fields, pastures.
The healing values of culture have long been known, and many patients are interested in what
chamomile has
beneficial properties and contraindications. In folk medicine, its flowers are used for therapy. Essential oil is used to stimulate the central nervous system. As a decoction inside, for external lotions and inhalations, a pharmacy chamomile is used. The beneficial properties and contraindications of the plant must be carefully studied before use. After all, it is known that any medicine can both have a therapeutic effect and cause complications.
In what cases and how is the plant used?
Chamomile pharmacy is recommended to be used internally for the following diseases:
- digestive system inflammation;
- respiratory diseases (upper);
- inflammation of the throat, gums;
- colitis, enteritis, gastritis;
- diseases of the duodenum;
- peptic ulcer of the stomach;
- sleep disturbance;
- conjunctivitis;
- hemorrhoids;
- eczema and rashes;
- poorly healing wounds;
- pharyngitis, laryngitis.
Chamomile has a healing effect and relieves the symptoms of colds. Inhalations and steam baths are used for chronic runny nose, acute inflammation of the nasal mucosa. With stomatitis, chamomile tincture lubricates the mouth and gums. Tea with grass and inhalation is used for flu, rinsing the mouth for tonsillitis.
To prepare a healing broth, you need chamomile flowers (a tablespoon is enough) to brew in 200-250 g of boiling water. After you need to insist a little grass, strain and take 3 times a day up to 5 tablespoons at a time. For rinsing the oral cavity or enemas, the broth is prepared in the same way. Store the medicine in a cool place for no more than one day.
Chamomile: useful properties and contraindications
The plant is widely used due to its beneficial qualities. Chamomile pharmacy has such beneficial effects:
- anti-inflammatory;
- weak astringent;
- choleretic;
- soothing;
- painkiller;
- antiallergic;
- antiseptic;
- antispasmodic;
- hemostatic;
- anticonvulsant;
- sweatshops;
- disinfectant;
- painkiller.
Many medicinal properties have chamomile. Contraindications of the plant are insignificant, and they should include:
- individual intolerance, which can lead to itching or swelling;
- tendency to diarrhea;
- anacid gastritis.
When taking chamomile, you should be careful not to overdose. Excessive consumption of the plant can lead to outbreaks of anger, irritability, headache, depression of the central nervous system and weakness.
In official and traditional medicine, cosmetology, medicinal chamomile is widely used . Useful properties and contraindications of this plant are well known to specialists. Therefore, before using chamomile for medical purposes, you should seek the advice of a doctor.