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