Chamomile
One of the most important properties of chamomile has been the treatment of stomach ulcers and inflammation, but today it has been found that this plant can play a role in the treatment of many diseases and has therefore been widely used in the pharmaceutical industry.
Properties of Chamomile
This plant has many therapeutic properties and has been used since ancient times in many diseases, using various products of it orally and topically for treatment or pain relief. Although the therapeutic effects of this plant cover a wide range of diseases, we have divided the effects into several main groups that we will get acquainted with:
Treating Digestive Problems with Chamomile
One of the most important properties of chamomile is to strengthen the stomach, treat stomach ulcers and stomach inflammation. This plant is used in traditional medicine to relieve intestinal inflammation and also to eliminate stomach and intestinal worms. It is an anti-flatulence product. Consuming this plant’s infusion as a breakfast is a stomach strengthener and a windbreaker. It is considered an appetite stimulant and has been used since ancient times to relieve anorexia. The essence of this plant, due to its vomiting effect, has been used for patients in food poisoning.
Treating Nervous System Problems with Chamomile
In traditional medicine, it has been said that chamomile strengthens the brain and nervous system. This plant is effective in treating headaches and migraines. The use of this plant’s products is recommended for insomnia and having a calm and comfortable sleep. It also increases sexual desire. It is a treatment for reducing menstrual secretions and relieving menstrual pains. The use of this plant is also effective in reducing menopausal disorders.
Solving Skin and Hair Problems with Chamomile
It is said that the essence of this plant mixed with almond oil is useful for relieving skin irritations such as eczema, scabies, and itching. Washing hair with chamomile tea can be effective in making them brighter and clearer. Chamomile flower smoke is recommended for improving acne and facial pimples. Also, the use of chamomile tea smoke on the face rejuvenates and revitalizes skin cells.
Chamomile Properties in Pain Relief
Since ancient times, when babies were teething, they were given chamomile tea to relieve pain. It is said that chamomile and vinegar smoke is very useful for treating eye pain. Chamomile tea is also recommended for relieving muscle pain. It has antipyretic and analgesic properties and can be used topically in a mixture with almond oil.
The oil of this plant is also used to relieve ear pain, back pain, joint pain, and gout. In addition to the mentioned cases, chamomile tea is useful in expelling bladder stones due to its diuretic properties. Also, strengthening the body’s immune system, increasing the milk of breastfeeding mothers, healing skin boils, treating hemorrhoids, treating anemia, relieving jaundice, and anti-allergic properties are other properties mentioned in traditional medicine for chamomile plant.
Some Important Essential Points About Chamomile
Simultaneous consumption of chamomile and its products with anticoagulants, benzodiazepines, warfarin, cyclosporine, and generally blood thinners, as well as alcohol, is prohibited. Chamomile consumption in women during pregnancy and lactation may be associated with allergies in some people and should be avoided during this period. The use of this plant and its derivatives may rarely cause mild allergic reactions.
Do not overuse this herbal medicine. Excessive consumption of chamomile products in some people is associated with symptoms such as headache, mouth ulcers, eye swelling, nausea and vomiting, and excessive sweating. People who have a history of allergies or sensitivities or who are constantly using specific drugs should definitely consult their doctor before starting to use chamomile and its derived products to prevent possible complications.
What are Chamomile Products?
This plant is one of those medicinal plants that are consumed in various forms of food, topical, and smoke. The variety of products derived from this plant has caused many families to keep and consume it along with other widely used materials at home. Below are some of the products of this valuable plant:
How to prepare chamomile tea
People in our country have been fond of drinking various teas and infusions since ancient times, and for this reason, chamomile tea can be appealing to them while being easy to prepare. To make chamomile tea, just pour a teaspoon of dried chamomile plant into a cup of boiling water and let it steep for 5 minutes. It is recommended to use a china teapot for chamomile tea and add some rock candy to it for a more desirable taste. The infusion of this plant’s flower contains compounds that regulate bowel movements and are effective in treating both diarrhea and constipation, and eliminate various indigestions.
Use of traditional chamomile plant essences
The essence of this plant is obtained by distillation with steam. The color of this essence is light blue, but it turns yellowish-brown when it gets old. The smell of this essence is very strong and its taste is aromatic and burning. The use of this natural essence at home for flavoring foods is very common.
Treatment of bloating with medicinal plants
Mix dried chamomile flower with an equal weight of olive oil and put it on low heat to steep, stirring it occasionally so it doesn’t boil. Then remove it from the heat and after 24 hours, strain it through a sieve with pressure. Store the resulting extract of chamomile and olive oil in a sealed bottle and use it to rub on the stomach in cases of bloating and colic.
Use of chamomile and sesame oil for pain relief
Mix some dried chamomile flower with four times its weight in sesame oil, then add twice the amount of water as chamomile to the mixture. Boil the mixture until the water is completely evaporated and only the oil remains. This mixture is also widely used for pain relief.
Properties of chamomile incense
The incense of this plant is one of the favorite masks of women in beauty care. The incense of this plant’s flower is beneficial for improving acne and facial pimples. This incense, in addition to relieving inflammation and eliminating disease-causing agents, stimulates blood circulation under the skin of the face and rejuvenates the skin. On the other hand, it is believed that chamomile incense can open skin pores and accelerate the process of expelling toxins and heavy metals that have penetrated it during the day.
Chamomile drops
Chamomile drops are usually used to treat inflammation of the mucous tissue of the mouth and other parts of the digestive system. In addition to this, it has antispasmodic and anti-flatulence effects. This product is also used as a mouthwash to relieve oral mucosal inflammations.
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