When various forms of ailments occur, people most often resort to the help of drugs, often with unnatural, synthetic components. However, the body is best able to cope with diseases with herbs that have a mild and unobtrusive effect.
The types of daisies are impressive in their diversity, however, the most popular among them was the pharmacy daisy, which is used in most drugs. Due to its unique properties, it is able to cope with many serious diseases.
This flower can be found not only in the steppe, but also along the roads. In addition, due to its unique medicinal properties, it is cultivated even on an industrial scale.
Chamomile pharmacy: types
Chamomile can be found in all territories where a temperate climate prevails, due to which the plant does not need to create special conditions for development. Best of all, it takes root in an open area, where the plant has access to full lighting.
The most common types of daisies in this group:
- Azerbaijani;
- golden;
- transcaucasian;
- rough-handed;
- south.
Chamomile pharmacy has quite characteristic differences from its related species. It is a plant, not exceeding a height of 50-60 cm. A characteristic smell is present not only in baskets, but also in the leaves of the plant.
Inflorescences are held on a straight stem, while due to the fact that they are located in the same plane, they form a semblance of a saucer. The leaves of young shoots are similar in appearance to dill and do not exceed a length of 60 mm, and a width of 18 mm.
It is noteworthy that from the other types of daisies it is not the leaves that distinguish it, but the bottom of the baskets curved and empty inside.
Chamomile: types and varieties
This type of plant is the most common, because it grows almost everywhere. The most common types of daisies :
- Pharmacy or drug.
- The odorous chamomile, or non-lingual, is a small plant whose height does not exceed 30 cm. The leaves are close to the stem. Flower baskets are small and placed on short peduncles. It is noteworthy that this type of chamomile does not have white petals characteristic of this flower, however, it has a characteristic pleasant aroma.
- Garden chamomile is a beautiful perennial plant. Types of garden chamomile differ in a very significant variety, because their number reaches 200 varieties. Among them, the most popular varieties were Maxima Koenig, Sieger, Virrell Pride and Mayfield, which are distinguished by unique semi-double flowers.
- Odorless chamomile - for this type of plant, a straight stem is characteristic, having a branch in the upper part. The leaves are dissected in the same way as in chamomile. White petals border the yellow core favorably. Most often, this variety of chamomile can be seen among cereals. Seeds take root well on almost any type of soil, if the depth of their depth does not exceed 6 cm.
Despite the fact that all types of daisies have a characteristic appearance, most plants with white petals are often referred to them. As an example, we can cite such a plant as a nyvyanik, which looks very similar to chamomile.
Useful properties of chamomile
Chamomile significantly exceeds most medicinal plants in the number of active elements, however, among most species, it is the chamomile that has the most significant features:
- Antiseptic properties, having a pronounced character, so that it effectively destroys harmful microorganisms. Chamomile is successfully used to disinfect wounds.
- Treatment of skin and mucous membranes. In addition, it actively affects the internal organs.
- Cholagogue action.
- Antimicrobial effect, allowing it to be considered one of the most effective herbal remedies used in the treatment of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Sweatshops and sedatives that positively affect the nervous system.
How to collect and store chamomile
Proceed to the collection and further preparation of chamomile flowers is necessary at a time when the petals of the plant are located in a horizontal position. As a rule, this occurs on the fourth day after the beginning of flowering. If the petals are directed upwards, this indicates that the flowers are not yet ready for collection, and if they are lowered down, the flower is no longer suitable for collection.
It is better to collect the plant manually with a small cuttings. In the event that in the future the plant will be used only for taking baths, it can be cut immediately with the stem.
All types of daisies must be collected exclusively in baskets. At the same time, it is worth avoiding collecting plants in plastic bags so that the flowers do not steam and can breathe freely. It is best to dry them in a warm, shaded room with free circulation of air inside.