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Synonyms: chamomile, common chamomile, wild chamomile.

Plant characteristics: annual fragrant herbaceous plant with a branched stem. Chamomile differs from other species in its strong aromatic odor and hollow inside oblong-conical receptacle.

Description. An annual herbaceous plant of the aster family (Asteraceae) with an erect, very branched stem 25-50 cm high. The root is taproot, thin, light brown in color. The leaves are twice pinnately dissected into narrow linear parts, alternate, 2-5 cm long, sessile. Flower baskets consist of marginal white ligulate and central yellow tubular flowers with a pleasant smell, on long pedicels. Receptacle without films and bristles, bare, hollow. At the beginning of flowering it is flat, and at the end it is conical, which is why it differs from the receptacle of other daisies, which do not have medicinal properties (those daisies have larger flower baskets, with a filled rather than hollow (hollow) receptacle). The fruit is a slightly bent small achene. Weight of 1000 seeds - 0.04-0.06 g. Blooms from May to late autumn.

Biological features. Chamomile is a light- and moisture-loving plant. Its growing season is very short: 60-70 days from seed germination to flowering, and the full development cycle lasts 3-4 months. The plant is unpretentious and can grow well on sandy and loamy soils; heavy, damp, clayey soils are unsuitable for it. Increased soil moisture during flowering has a detrimental effect on the plant - the number of flowers decreases, the content of essential oil decreases, and the yield sharply decreases. Freshly harvested seeds have a sowing germination rate (60-70%), which increases to 80-90% only after 2-3 months. 5-6 years after storage, the seeds become unsuitable for sowing. Seed germination begins at a temperature of 2-4 °C, the optimal temperature is 20-25 °C. Shoots appear first when the top layer of soil is moistened. For complete swelling of seeds, 450-470% water is needed in relation to their weight. Therefore, obtaining successful shoots is possible only if the seeds are well supplied with moisture in the first 5-7 days after sowing. It should also be taken into account that the biological feature of chamomile is the strong shedding of its seeds. Sprouting late in the fall, chamomile develops as a winter crop and very much litters the fields.

Places of growth. Chamomile grows in meadows, fields, and near roads as a weed; it prefers sandy soils.

Spreading. Chamomile grows in small thickets almost throughout Ukraine, in gardens, vacant lots, and near roads. Relatively large tracts remained only in the Sivash part of Crimea and the Black Sea part of the Kherson region, in saline meadows and fallow lands, as well as in crops. Chamomile is cultivated. In addition to medicinal chamomile, chamomile is also harvested in natural conditions.

Chemical composition. Chamomile flowers contain about 0.8% bluish-colored essential oil, the main component of which is the specific biologically active substance chamazulene. In addition to the essential oil, chamomile flowers contain apihecin glycosides, coumarin compounds (umbeliferon and its methyl ester herniarin), sitosterol, choline, vitamin C, (3-carotene, organic acids, polysaccharides, mineral salts. It should be noted that chamomile has chemical races, for example, those that do not contain prochamazulene or bisabolol, so the high quality of raw materials can only be guaranteed by the cultivation of varieties with a high content of these compounds.

The medicinal raw materials are flowers in baskets without pedicels, collected at the beginning of flowering, when the marginal reed flowers in the baskets are located horizontally. Collection is carried out in dry weather. Raw materials (baskets) are quickly dried in a well-ventilated area or in dryers at a temperature of 40°C.

Agrotechnics of cultivation. Site selection. Clean areas without weeds are allocated for chamomile, because its crops are low and easily drowned out by them. More suitable are fertile chernozem loamy soils of medium texture. The best predecessors are pure fallow, winter crops that grow on pure fallow, row crops and leguminous crops.

Soil cultivation. If a field of winter crops is allocated for chamomile, then after harvesting they are peeled, and in September plowed land is plowed to a depth of 22-25 cm with simultaneous harrowing. When weeds appear, 1-2 cultivations are carried out to a depth of 5-7 cm. If the predecessors were row crops, then they are plowed immediately after they are harvested. Pre-sowing work should be carried out especially diligently to obtain uniform shoots. In addition to cultivating and harrowing, grinding and rolling are also used.

Fertilizer application. For the main plowing or more often for the previous crop, 30-40 t/ha of manure is applied. If there is little manure on the farm, then good results are obtained by simultaneously applying organic and mineral fertilizers at the rate of 15-20 t/ha of manure and 45 kg/ha of the active substance of phosphorus fertilizers. In spring they are fed with nitrogen fertilizers (25-30 kg/ha).

Reproduction. Chamomile can be sown in three times: in early spring, 1-1.5 months before the onset of frost (winter sowing) or a few days before frost (winter sowing). It is better to sow in winter, but good results are also obtained with winter sowing. Seeding rate - 2.0-2.5 kg/ha; and for winter sowing - 3 kg/ha. The depth of planting of seeds is 0.5-1 cm; during winter sowing they are not planted. Sowing is carried out in rows with row spacing of 45 cm.

Plantation care. The first digging of row spacing is carried out at the emergence of seedlings with cultivators equipped with paws (razors) so as not to cover very small plant seedlings with soil. When the seedlings become stronger, the weeds in the rows are pulled out by hand. Subsequently, the field is maintained in a loose state, free of weeds.

Harvest. Chamomile flowers are collected at the beginning of flowering using special iron scoop combs or by hand, grabbing the flowers between the fingers of the right hand and at the same time tearing off the long stems and pedicels with the left hand. Using combs to collect flowers is much faster, but the quality of the raw materials is better when collected by hand. At first, flowers are collected every 1-2 days, and later - every 4-5 (up to 6 times per summer).

Drying. The collected flowers are laid out in a thin layer at the rate of 1 kg of raw flowers per 1 m2 of drying area. Typically, chamomile is dried in the shade, in attics under an iron roof or in fire dryers at a temperature of 45 ° C. The average yield of dry baskets is 5-10 c/ha.

Package. Officinalis chamomile should be packed in damp weather, because completely dry flowers crumble very much. Raw materials are packed in plywood or wooden boxes of 20 kg. The inside is lined with wrapping paper.

Quality requirements. Raw materials must meet the requirements of State Pharmacopoeia XI (FS-7, pp. 239-241).

To obtain seed material, special areas are allocated where elite seeds are sown. All work in these areas is carried out at a high agrotechnical level and in optimal time frames. If it is not possible to allocate special areas, then the best areas are allocated on industrial plantations with good, even grass stand, free of weeds.

They begin to collect flower baskets when the outermost white flowers of most plants move downwards and the receptacle takes on an elongated shape. Chamomile is cut in the morning, when the dew has subsided, and tied into small sheaves, which are immediately sent under a shed to dry. After drying, the sheaves are threshed and cleaned on a sieve with holes with a diameter of 1.5-2 mm. Raw materials (seeds) should be stored in a dry, well-ventilated area, in bins or bags. The average yield is approximately 0.8-1.0 c/ha.

Application

Chamomile is used as an infusion orally as an antispasmodic for diseases of the digestive system, spastic colitis, gastritis, to stimulate bile secretion, and is also used to rinse the mouth and throat for sore throats and laryngitis. For colitis and hemorrhoids, it is used in the form of emulsion enemas.

Chamomile is one of the most valuable medicinal plants, the chemical composition of which determines a wide range of its therapeutic properties. Chamomile preparations increase the secretory activity of the digestive glands, stimulate bile secretion and stimulate appetite, relieve spasms of the abdominal organs (reduce), reduce the formation of gases in the intestines, exhibit dermotonic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, reduce itching, increase sweating, regulate menstruation, act as antiallergic agent.

The use of chamomile is most effective for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and spasms of the urinary tract, flatulence, liver diseases, especially cholelithiasis, childhood diarrhea accompanied by pain, colic and bloating, menstrual irregularities, painful menstruation and inflammatory diseases of women. genital organs, nausea in pregnant women.

As an adjuvant, chamomile is used for increased acidity of gastric juice, stomach and duodenal ulcers, ulcerative inflammation of the intestines, and in combination with other medications for chronic inflammation of the urinary tract, especially the glomeruli and bladder. Chamomile flowers are included in carminative tea, softening teas, and gargling mixtures.

When used externally, chamomile preparations exhibit anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antimicrobial, epithelializing, antimycotic, and antiallergic effects. A decoction of chamomile flowers is used for rinsing (several times a day) for aphthosis, inflammation of the mucous membranes of the throat, gums and mouth, for washing purulent wounds, ulcers and hemorrhoids, for compresses and lotions for conjunctivitis, occupational dermatitis, inflammation of the skin and boils, for douching for colpitis, vulvitis and endocervicitis.

Porridge from chamomile inflorescences is used to treat skin cancer (a poultice is applied to the affected areas). An infusion of chamomile inflorescences in oil is used (hot) for rubbing against gouty and rheumatic pain, and for compresses on the neck for loss of voice. In pharmacies there is the drug Romasulan, which is prescribed for gastritis, colitis and other diseases accompanied by flatulence, and externally for inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity, external ear, vaginitis, urethritis, cystitis, inflammatory dermatoses, trophic ulcers.

Chamomile infusion—15 g of raw material, brew 200 ml of boiling water, leave for 4 hours, take 0.5 cup 2 times a day. Therapeutic enemas—1 tbsp. l. vegetable oil is mixed with 100 ml of chamomile decoction (6 g per 200 ml of water).

The flowers contain essential oil. The composition of the essential oil includes chamazulene, terpene, sesquiterpene, sesquiterpene alcohols, etc.

An infusion of flower baskets has anti-inflammatory, hemostatic, antiseptic, astringent, analgesic, sedative, anticonvulsant, diaphoretic, and choleretic effects. Chamomile essential oil has a disinfectant and diaphoretic effect, reduces the formation of gases, relieves pain, weakens inflammatory processes, normalizes impaired function of the gastrointestinal tract, and has a stimulating effect on the central nervous system: it strengthens and speeds up breathing, increases the number of heart contractions, and dilates the blood vessels of the brain. Large doses of essential oil cause headaches and general weakness.

Chamazulene, which is part of the essential oil, and its synthetic analogues are used in the treatment of bronchial asthma, rheumatism, allergic gastritis and colitis, eczema, and x-ray burns.

In scientific medicine, chamomile preparations are used internally as a sedative and antispastic agent for intestinal spasms, flatulence, as a laxative and, conversely, for the treatment of diarrhea, as an antiseptic and analgesic. Externally - as a weak astringent antiseptic and anti-inflammatory agent in the form of rinses, baths, enemas, lotions, poultices.

In folk medicine, chamomile is used as a sedative (in the form of tea), as an antispasmodic, analgesic, choleretic, diaphoretic, diuretic, carminative and anti-inflammatory agent for dysmenorrhea, intestinal spasms, gastritis, enteritis, flatulence, inflammation of the liver and gall bladder , kidneys, bladder, for hysteria, neuroses and convulsions, trigeminal neuralgia, colds, even with fever, and for malaria.

Externally, chamomile preparations are used for any inflammation of the oral mucosa, for erysipelas, abscesses, boils, wounds and ulcers, eye diseases, in the form of baths for rheumatism and gout; for frostbite, burns and hair loss.

Preparations: infusion of flower baskets, chamomile water, tea and powder.

Mice do not like the smell of dry chamomile.

Chamomile is used to wash hair against dandruff and give hair a golden hue. 4 tbsp. spoons of dried flowers are boiled for 5 minutes in 1.5 liters of water, filtered and rinsed after washing. To dye gray hair a light tone, brew 1 part chamomile with 3 parts boiling water and leave in a well-sealed container for 2-3 hours. Rinse your hair with this infusion after washing. For more intense coloring, cover the hair moistened with chamomile infusion with a scarf for 40-60 minutes, then dry it.

Infusion: 20 g per 200 ml; 2-3 tbsp. spoons 3-4 times a day - as an anti-inflammatory for intestinal disease.

The same infusion is used as a lotion for seborrheic dermatitis. You can also gargle with it if your mouth and pharynx are inflamed.

Decoction: 1 tbsp. Brew a spoon in a glass of boiling water, filter after cooling. Take 1-2 tbsp. spoons 3-4 times a day (carminative) or used for rinsing (sore throat, stomatitis) and in enemas (colitis).

Powder (crushed flowers and leaves): 2 g, or half a teaspoon, 3 times a day.

Bath: 50 g per bucket of boiling water for scrofula, and for gout and rheumatism, tumors of the hands and feet - 200 g of herb per bucket of water with the addition of 1 glass of salt.

The significant effect of chamazulene has been proven, especially in cases of inflammation resulting from irradiation.

In New York, it is customary to serve chamomile tea with sugar and cream (15 g per 1 liter, steep for 15 minutes); drunk at night, it induces sound, restful sleep.

Chamomile tea: Infuse 15 g of dried flowers in 1 boiling water for 15 minutes. Drink with sugar and cream at night.

Healing properties: this drink induces sound, restful sleep.

Chamomile balm for dry hair

Required: 1 tbsp. l. vodka, 125 g lanolin, 15 g chamomile, 250 ml water.

Cooking method. Pour boiling water over chamomile and leave for 30 minutes. Add chamomile infusion to lanolin, heat, but do not bring to a boil. Cool slightly and add vodka. Pour the finished cream into a tightly sealed jar (store in the refrigerator), and warm it slightly in a water bath before use.

Mode of application. Apply to hair and scalp an hour before washing.

Bath of chamomile, mint, sage, dill, linden flowers

Required. 1 liter of beer, 1 tbsp. l. dill herbs, 1 tbsp. l. linden flowers, 1 tbsp. l. chamomile flowers, 1 tbsp. l. mint herbs, 1 tbsp. l. sage herbs.

Cooking method. Stir all the herbs and pour hot beer. Leave the infusion for 20-25 minutes, strain and place in a cool place. Then, pour the infusion into a deep cup.

Mode of application. Keep your hands in the infusion for 20 minutes.

Chamomile and flax bath

Required. 2 tbsp. l. flax seeds, 2 tbsp. l. chamomile flowers, 1 l. beer.

Cooking method. Mix the ingredients and add beer. Then put on fire and cook for 30 minutes. Cool the resulting broth for 5-10 minutes. Strain.

Mode of application. Keep your hands in the broth for 25 minutes.

Infusion of chamomile flowers with honey

Prepare an infusion of chamomile flowers 1:10, for which take 25 g (6 tablespoons) of dried flowers, pour 500 ml of boiled water into them in an enamel bowl, close the lid and place in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes. Then let the infusion cool, strain it, and squeeze out the remaining raw materials and bring the volume to 500 ml with boiled water. Dissolve 2 tbsp in it. spoons of honey and use for rinsing for sore throat, stomatitis and other diseases, lotions for ulcers and wounds and enemas for colitis. The infusion can be taken orally 1/3-1/2 cup after meals as an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antispasmodic for intestinal spasms, meorism, and diarrhea.

Chamomile eau de toilette

100 g of 20% alcohol, 20 g of chamomile Soak dried chamomile in alcohol and leave for a week. Cosmetic water cleanses the skin and has an anti-inflammatory effect.

Chamomile infusion for mumps

Required: 1 tbsp. a spoonful of chamomile flowers, 250 ml of water.

Cooking method. Pour boiling water over crushed chamomile flowers, leave for 30 minutes, strain.

Mode of application. Gargle and gargle 3-4 times a day.

Chamomile (or calendula) decoction for diphtheria

Required: 1 teaspoon of chamomile flowers (or calendula), 250 ml of water.

Cooking method. Pour boiling water over the chopped herb, leave for 40 minutes, strain.

Mode of application. Gargle 3-4 times a day before meals.

Chamomile decoction for chickenpox

Required: 2-3 tbsp. spoons of chamomile flowers, 1 liter of water.

Cooking method. Grind the raw materials, add water, bring to a boil, simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes, strain.

Mode of application. Pour the broth into the bath and bathe the child 1-2 times a day for 5-10 minutes, under no circumstances rubbing the skin. After buying, lightly blot the baby's body with a soft towel.

For diseases of the gastrointestinal tract

1. For colitis, gastritis, stomach and duodenal ulcers

Ingredients:

Mode of application: Pour 200 ml of boiling water over the raw material and let it brew for 10 minutes, then strain.

Take 40-100 ml warm 3-4 times a day (before breakfast, 1 hour before lunch, at 17:00 and before bed, but not earlier than 2 hours after the last meal).

2. For diarrhea, flatulence, intestinal spasms

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 2 tablespoons of honey.

Mode of application: Place the plant material in an enamel bowl, add 500 ml of boiled water and place in a boiling water bath.

Heat for 15 minutes, then cool and strain, squeezing out the raw materials. Bring boiled water to the original volume and dissolve honey in the infusion. Take 70-100 ml 3 times a day after meals.

This infusion can also be used as an external rinse for sore throat, stomatitis, and also as a lotion for wounds and ulcers. For colitis, chamomile infusion with honey is recommended to be used in the form of microenemas.

3. For stomach ulcers

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers.

Drink a warm infusion, lie down, and, turning first on your right or left side, allow the liquid to affect all areas of the gastric mucosa. Carry out this procedure 3 times a day 10 minutes before meals for 1 month.

4. Ingredients: 5 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 5 tablespoons of cinquefoil herb.

Mode of application: Mix the ingredients, separate 1 teaspoon of the mixture, pour 200 ml of boiling water. Let it brew for 15 minutes, then strain. Drink 200 ml 3-4 times a day.

5. For stomach colic and exacerbation of ulcers

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers, 1 tablespoon of crushed orange leaves, 1 tablespoon of peppermint leaves.

6. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers.

7. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 3 tablespoons of peppermint leaves, 1 tablespoon of anise fruit, 1 tablespoon of fennel fruit, 1 tablespoon of valerian rhizome, 1 tablespoon of calamus rhizome, 1 tablespoon of buckthorn bark.

Take the resulting product 200 ml once a day after meals.

8. For gastritis

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 3 tablespoons of peppermint leaves, 2 tablespoons of valerian rhizomes, 2 tablespoons of calamus, 2 tablespoons of fennel fruits.

9. For acute gastritis

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 2 tablespoons of calendula flowers, 2 tablespoons of plantain leaves, 2 tablespoons of yarrow herb, 2 tablespoons of tripartite herb.

Mode of application: Mix all the ingredients, separate 1 tablespoon of the mixture and pour 200 ml of boiling water into it. Let it brew for 15 minutes, then strain. Drink 60 ml 3-5 times a day.

10. For chronic gastritis

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 10 tablespoons of peppermint leaves, 3 tablespoons of valerian rhizome, 2 tablespoons of sage leaves.

Mode of application: Mix the ingredients, separate 1 tablespoon of the mixture and pour in 200 ml of boiling water. Let it brew for 30 minutes, then strain. Drink 100 ml 4 times a day.

11. With hyperacid gastritis, aggravated by intestinal obstruction

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 2 tablespoons of valerian rhizomes, 2 tablespoons of caraway fruits, 2 tablespoons of dill seeds, 1 tablespoon of hop fruits, 3 tablespoons of knotweed fruits, 3 tablespoons of marsh grass, 4 tablespoons of herb yarrow, 4 tablespoons of St. John's wort herb, 4 tablespoons of peppermint leaves, 4 tablespoons of buckthorn bark.

Take the resulting product 200 ml, first in the morning on an empty stomach, then 1 hour after each meal.

12. For stomach and duodenal ulcers

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 2 tablespoons of St. John's wort herb, 2 tablespoons of marsh grass, 2 tablespoons of centaury herb, 2 tablespoons of peppermint leaves.

Mode of application: Mix all the ingredients, separate 1 tablespoon of the mixture and pour in 200 ml of boiling water. Place over low heat and simmer for 30 minutes, then strain. Drink 50 ml 3-4 times a day 40 minutes before meals.

13. For diarrhea

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers, 1 tablespoon of centaury herb, 1 tablespoon of trefoil leaves, 1 tablespoon of caraway fruits, 1 tablespoon of fennel fruit, 2 tablespoons of peppermint leaves, 3 tablespoons of yarrow herb, 5 tablespoons of yellow gentian herb , 5 tablespoons of valerian rhizome, 5 tablespoons of calamus rhizome.

14. For diarrhea

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 3 tablespoons of serpentine rhizome, 2 tablespoons of peppermint leaves, 2 tablespoons of blueberry fruits.

Mode of application: Mix all ingredients, separate 1 tablespoon of the mixture and add 200 ml of boiling water. Place in a water bath and heat for 15 minutes, then cool and strain. Take 100 ml 3 times a day.

15. For diarrhea

Ingredients: 5 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 2 tablespoons of cinquefoil rhizome, 1 tablespoon of blueberry leaves, 1 tablespoon of blueberry fruits.

Mode of application: Mix all the ingredients, separate 1 teaspoon of the mixture and add 200 ml of boiled water. Let it brew for 6 hours, bring to a boil, cool and strain. Drink 1 teaspoon throughout the day.

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Ingredients: 1 teaspoon of chamomile flowers, 1 teaspoon of peppermint leaves, 1 teaspoon of valerian root, 1 teaspoon of anise fruit, 1 teaspoon of caraway fruit.

17. To improve intestinal motility

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 2 tablespoons of centaury herb, 2 tablespoons of shepherd's purse herb, 2 tablespoons of European hoofed grass leaves, 2 tablespoons of rhubarb root, 2 tablespoons of greater celandine root, 2 tablespoons of buckthorn bark.

Mode of application: Mix all the ingredients, separate 1 tablespoon of the mixture and pour in 200 ml of boiling water. Let it brew under the lid for 40 minutes, then strain through several layers of gauze. For constipation, drink 100 ml in the afternoon every 4 hours.

18. For heartburn

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 2 tablespoons of yarrow herb, 2 tablespoons of St. John's wort, 1 tablespoon of greater celandine.

Mode of application: Mix all the ingredients, separate 6 tablespoons of the mixture and pour in 500 ml of water brought to a boil. Then place in a water bath and heat for 20 minutes, then cool and strain through several layers of gauze. Take 200 ml before meals.

19. Against heartburn and stomach cramps

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers, 2 tablespoons of calendula flowers, 2 tablespoons of coltsfoot leaves.

20. Against colic and heaviness in the stomach

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 2 tablespoons of peppermint leaves, 1 tablespoon of fennel fruit, 1 tablespoon of valerian rhizome.

Mode of application: Mix all ingredients, separate 2 teaspoons of the mixture and add 200 ml of boiling water. Let it brew for 30 minutes, then strain. Drink 200 ml of fresh warm infusion 2 times a day.

21. From flatulence

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 2 tablespoons of centaury herb, 2 tablespoons of St. John's wort herb, 2 tablespoons of peppermint leaves, 2 tablespoons of juniper fruits.

22. From flatulence

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 4 tablespoons of bird cherry fruits, 4 tablespoons of caraway fruits, 4 tablespoons of blueberry fruits and leaves.

Mode of application: Mix all the ingredients, separate 1 tablespoon of the mixture and pour in 200 ml of boiling water. Let it brew for 15 minutes, then strain. Take 2 tablespoons 3 times a day.

23. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers, 1 tablespoon of sweet clover.

Mode of application: Mix the ingredients, pour in 500 ml of boiling water, let it brew for 20 minutes, and then strain. Drink 2 tablespoons of infusion 3 times a day.

24. For chronic colitis

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers, 1 tablespoon of immortelle flowers, 1 tablespoon of St. John's wort, 1 tablespoon of peppermint leaves, 1 tablespoon of cassia leaves and fruits, 1 tablespoon of plantain leaves, 1 tablespoon of marshmallow root, 1 a tablespoon of caraway fruits, 1 tablespoon of fennel fruits, 1 tablespoon of gray alder fruits.

25. For enteritis

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers, 1 tablespoon of St. John's wort herb, 1 tablespoon of fennel fruit, 1 tablespoon of anise fruit, 1 tablespoon of bird cherry fruit, 1 tablespoon of gray alder fruit, 1 tablespoon of burnet root, 1 tablespoon of valerian rhizome , 1 tablespoon of snakeweed rhizome.

Mode of application: Mix all the ingredients, separate 1 tablespoon of the mixture and pour in 200 ml of boiling water. Let it brew, covered, for 20 minutes, then strain.

Drink 70 ml 3 times a day 30 minutes before meals.

26. For chronic pancreatitis

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon of chamomile flowers, 1 teaspoon of calendula flowers, 1 teaspoon of wormwood herb, 1 teaspoon of St. John's wort herb, 1 teaspoon of horsetail herb, 1 teaspoon of marsh grass, 1 teaspoon of sage herb, 1 a teaspoon of tripartite herb, 1 teaspoon of elecampane root, 1 teaspoon of large burdock root.

For eye diseases

1. For conjunctivitis

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons of chamomile flowers.

Rinse your eyes with the infusion 4-5 times a day until the symptoms of the disease completely disappear.

2. For eye inflammation

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chamomile.

In the evening, lie down, relax and apply cotton swabs soaked in the infusion to your sore eyes for 15 minutes.

3. For the treatment of stye

Ingredients: 2.5 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 2.5 tablespoons of eyebright herb.

For flu and colds

1. Ingredients:

Hold your face over the pan or bowl with the diluted infusion, covering your head with a towel. Inhale the steam either through your mouth or nose for 10 minutes.

Carry out this treatment daily (preferably in the evening) until the cold symptoms completely disappear.

2. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers, 1 teaspoon of greater celandine herb.

Pour 150 ml of boiling water over chamomile in another bowl, leave for 10 minutes, then strain.

Mix the prepared infusions in a ratio of 1: 1. Instill the resulting product into each nostril 2 drops 4-5 times a day.

3. Ingredients: 1 teaspoon of chamomile flowers.

Heat the finished infusion, moisten a cotton swab in it and make a compress from it on the bridge of the nose.

4. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers, 1 tablespoon of black elderberry flowers.

Mode of application: Mix the ingredients, pour 500 ml of boiling water over the raw material, let it brew for 15 minutes, and then strain through several layers of gauze. Take the resulting infusion hot, 150-200 ml 3-4 times a day.

5. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers, 1 tablespoon of greater celandine herb.

Gargle with diluted infusion 5-7 times a day until the symptoms of sore throat disappear completely.

6. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 2 tablespoons of linden blossom.

Mode of application: Mix the ingredients, separate 4 tablespoons of the mixture and pour in 200 ml of boiling water. Let it brew for 20 minutes, then strain.

Gargle with warm infusion 6-7 times a day.

This product can also be used for rinsing for stomatitis and gingivitis.

7. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers, 1 tablespoon of herb trifid, 1 tablespoon of sage leaves, zest of 1 lemon, honey to taste.

Grind the lemon zest well, add it to the infusion along with honey and mix thoroughly. Drink hot 3 times a day, 100 ml.

8. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons chamomile flowers, 2 tablespoons calendula flowers, 2 tablespoons eucalyptus leaves, 2 tablespoons sage leaves.

Drink 100 ml 3 times a day. In addition, this product can be used as a gargle.

9. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chamomile, 1 tablespoon of linden blossom, 1 tablespoon of wild rosemary herb, 1 tablespoon of elecampane root, 1 tablespoon of licorice root, 3 tablespoons of calendula flowers, 3 tablespoons of medicinal sage, 4 tablespoons of eucalyptus leaves .

10. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers, 1 tablespoon of coltsfoot leaves, 2 tablespoons of thyme herb, 2 tablespoons of wild rosemary herb, 2 tablespoons of marshmallow root, 2 tablespoons of licorice root.

11. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 2 tablespoons of spring primrose herb, 3 tablespoons of plantain leaves, 3 tablespoons of coltsfoot leaves, 3 tablespoons of peppermint leaves, 3 tablespoons of anise fruits.

12. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers, 1 tablespoon of wild rosemary herb, 1 tablespoon of coltsfoot leaves, 1 tablespoon of spring primrose herb, 1 tablespoon of plantain leaves, 1 tablespoon of tricolor herb, 1 tablespoon of licorice root naked, 1 tablespoon of anise fruit, 2 tablespoons of marshmallow root.

13. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons chamomile, 2 tablespoons black elderberry, 2 tablespoons linden blossom, 2 tablespoons peppermint leaves.

Mode of application: Mix all the ingredients, separate 1 tablespoon of the mixture, pour in 200 ml of water brought to a boil and let it brew for 15 minutes, and then strain through several layers of gauze. Drink 200 ml of hot infusion 3-4 times a day as a diaphoretic and diuretic.

14. For pneumonia. Ingredients: 2 teaspoons chamomile flowers, 2 teaspoons linden flowers, 2 teaspoons melilot herb, 2 teaspoons meadow herb, 2 teaspoons caraway herb, 2 teaspoons herb capitula officinalis, 2 teaspoons thyme herb, 2 teaspoons spoons of medicinal sage herb, 2 teaspoons of silver birch buds, 2 teaspoons of calamus root, 3 teaspoons of St. John's wort herb, 3 teaspoons of tripartite herb, 3 teaspoons of yarrow herb, 1 teaspoon of wild strawberry leaves, 1 teaspoon of herb ivy budra, 1 teaspoon of Veronica officinalis herb, 1 teaspoon of fennel fruit.

For diseases of the joints and spine

1. Ingredients: 100 g of dried chamomile flowers, 200 g of table salt.

Pour the broth into a basin, add 9 liters of warm water. Dissolve salt in this bath and immerse your feet in it for 10-15 minutes. Carry out the procedures every other day.

2. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers, 4 tablespoons of butter.

Mode of application: Grind the chamomile inflorescences into powder, add butter and mix well.

Apply to the affected area of ​​the body. Repeat the procedure daily until the pain completely disappears.

3. Ingredients: 200 ml chamomile infusion, 200 ml carrot juice, 200 ml beet juice, 2 tablespoons honey.

Mode of application: Mix chamomile infusion with carrot and beet juice (beet juice should sit for 3-4 hours in the refrigerator in an open container), add honey and stir.

Take 100 ml 3 times a day before meals.

4. Ingredients: 5 teaspoons of chamomile flowers, 4 teaspoons of burdock root, 4 teaspoons of dandelion root, 4 teaspoons of garden parsley root, 4 teaspoons of hairy burdock herb, 4 teaspoons of tripartite herb, 4 teaspoons of primrose leaves, 4 teaspoons of goat's willow bark, 3 teaspoons of St. John's wort herb, 3 teaspoons of Scots pine buds, 2 teaspoons of leaves of the spear-shaped, 2 teaspoons of meadowsweet flowers, 2 teaspoons of blood-red hawthorn flowers, 2 teaspoons of Daurian goldenrod herb, 2 teaspoons of creeping thyme herb, 2 teaspoons of melilot herb, 2 teaspoons of oregano herb, 2 teaspoons of meadow geranium herb, 2 teaspoons of flax seeds, 2 teaspoons of common hop fruits, 2 teaspoons of calamus rhizome, 1 a teaspoon of field mint herb, 6 teaspoons of silver birch leaves, 7 teaspoons of marsh cinquefoil herb.

Mode of application: Mix the ingredients, separate 2 tablespoons of the mixture, pour into a thermos and pour 500 ml of boiling water. Let it brew for 8 hours, then strain.

Drink the infusion warm, 100 ml 4 times a day, 2 hours after meals.

5. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers, 1 tablespoon of greater celandine herb, 1 tablespoon of common yarrow herb, 1 tablespoon of cinquefoil herb.

The resulting product should be taken 2 times a day (before breakfast and lunch) 200 ml.

6. For osteochondrosis. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers, 1 tablespoon of calendula officinalis flowers, 1 tablespoon of greater celandine herb, 1 tablespoon of St. John's wort herb, 1 tablespoon of wormwood herb, 1 tablespoon of thyme herb, 1 tablespoon of yarrow herb, 1 tablespoon of buds pine, 150 ml vegetable oil.

Diseases of the heart and blood vessels

1. With phlebidis. Ingredients: 200 ml chamomile infusion, 200 ml carrot juice, 200 ml beet juice.

2. For hypotension. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chamomile petals, 2 tablespoons of honey.

Mode of application: Pour chamomile petals into 500 ml of boiling water and let it brew for 1 hour under the lid, strain and add honey. Drink 200 ml 3 times a day.

3. Against arrhythmia. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 2 tablespoons of peppermint leaves, 2 tablespoons of caraway fruits, 2 tablespoons of fennel fruits, 2 tablespoons of valerian root.

4. From atherosclerosis. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers, 1 tablespoon of motherwort herb, 1 tablespoon of string herb, 1 tablespoon of lingonberry leaves, 1 tablespoon of corn silk, 1 tablespoon of buckthorn bark, 3 tablespoons of chokeberry fruit, 3 tablespoons of hawthorn fruit.

Mode of application: Mix all ingredients, separate 2 tablespoons of the mixture and pour in 200 ml of boiling water. Let it brew for 15 minutes, then strain. Drink 70 ml 3 times a day after meals.

5. For hypertension. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 2 tablespoons of peppermint leaves, 3 tablespoons of kidney tea herb, 3 tablespoons of motherwort herb, 3 tablespoons of marsh grass, 3 tablespoons of cinnamon rose hips, 4 tablespoons of Baikal skullcap root.

Mode of application: Mix the ingredients, separate 2 tablespoons of the mixture and pour 200 ml of boiling water for 30 minutes, and then strain. Drink 60-70 ml 3 times a day after meals.

6. For vegetative-vascular dystonia. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 2 tablespoons of bluebell herb, 2 tablespoons of woolly panzeria herb, 2 tablespoons of great celandine herb, 2 tablespoons of common oregano herb, 2 tablespoons of white lake herb, 2 tablespoons of cinquefoil herb, 2 tablespoons of common hop fruits, 3 tablespoons of St. John's wort herb, 1 tablespoon of field violet herb, 1 tablespoon of patrinia rock root.

Mode of application: Mix all the ingredients, separate 2 tablespoons of the mixture, pour into a thermos and pour 500 ml of boiling water. Let it brew for 6 hours and strain.

Drink 150 ml 3 times a day 20 minutes before meals. Course - 2 months. Then take a 10-day break and repeat everything.

Diseases of the liver and biliary tract

1. To stimulate bile secretion. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers.

Mode of application: Pour 200 ml of boiling water over the chamomile and let it brew for 10 minutes. Cool and strain. Drink 50 ml 4 times a day.

2. For liver diseases. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 2 tablespoons of licorice root, 4 tablespoons of St. John's wort herb, 4 tablespoons of peppermint leaves, 4 tablespoons of greater celandine herb, 2 teaspoons of motherwort herb.

Mode of application: Mix the ingredients, separate 3 tablespoons of the mixture and add 500 ml of hot water. Place in a water bath and heat for 30 minutes, then strain. Take 200 ml 2 times a day before meals.

3. For hepatitis. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers, 1 tablespoon of chamomile leaves, 1 tablespoon of greater celandine herb.

Mode of application: Mix the ingredients, separate 1 tablespoon of the mixture and pour in 200 ml of boiling water. Cover with a lid, wrap in a warm blanket and leave for 1 hour, then strain. Take the resulting product 100 ml 2 times a day after meals.

4. For cirrhosis of the liver. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 2 tablespoons of tansy flowers, 2 tablespoons of knotweed herb, 2 tablespoons of St. John's wort herb, 2 tablespoons of yarrow herb, 2 tablespoons of string grass, 2 tablespoons of sage leaves, 2 tablespoons of rose hips cinnamon, 2 tablespoons of burdock root.

Mode of application: Mix all the ingredients, separate 2 tablespoons of the mixture and pour in 500 ml of boiling water. Let sit covered for 30 minutes, then strain. Drink 100 ml 3-4 times a day 20 minutes before meals.

5. For cirrhosis of the liver. Ingredients: 1 teaspoon of chamomile flowers, 1 teaspoon of tansy flowers, 1 teaspoon of tripartite herb, 1 teaspoon of common yarrow herb, 1 teaspoon of St. John's wort herb, 1 teaspoon of knotweed herb, 1 teaspoon of medicinal sage leaves, 1 a teaspoon of burdock root, 1 teaspoon of elecampane root, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon rose hips.

6. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon chamomile flowers, 1 tablespoon sandy immortelle flowers, 1 tablespoon black currant leaves, 1 tablespoon warty birch leaves, 1 tablespoon nettle leaves, 1 tablespoon St. John's wort herb, 1 tablespoon toadflax herb, 1 tablespoon carrot seeds.

Take the resulting product 200 ml 3-4 times a day before meals.

7. For diseases of the gallbladder. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers, 1 tablespoon of calendula flowers, 1 tablespoon of St. John's wort herb, 1 tablespoon of wormwood herb, 1 tablespoon of marsh grass, 1 tablespoon of horsetail herb, 1 tablespoon of herb tripartite, 1 tablespoon a spoonful of sage herb, 1 tablespoon of elecampane root, 1 tablespoon of burdock root.

8. For cholecystitis. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers, 1 tablespoon of sandy immortelle flowers, 1 tablespoon of trifoliate herb, 1 tablespoon of centaury herb, 1 tablespoon of silverweed herb, 2 tablespoons of St. John's wort herb, 2 tablespoons of dandelion root.

Take the resulting product 200 ml 2 times a day. This infusion stimulates bile secretion and significantly improves intestinal motility.

Kidney and urinary tract diseases

1. For cystitis. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 3 tablespoons of horsetail herb.

Take 200 ml of fresh decoction 3 times a day as a bactericidal agent.

2. For cystitis. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers, 1 tablespoon of St. John's wort herb, 1 tablespoon of tripartite herb, 1 tablespoon of greater celandine herb, 1 tablespoon of valerian root.

Use for warm sitz baths (38° C). The duration of the procedure is 10-15 minutes. Take baths 1-2 times a day for 1-2 weeks.

3. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 2 tablespoons of calendula flowers, 2 tablespoons of plantain leaves, 2 tablespoons of licorice root, 3 tablespoons of kidney tea herb, 1 tablespoon of bearberry leaves, 1 tablespoon of horsetail herb.

4. For chronic pyelonephritis. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 2 tablespoons of kidney tea herb, 2 tablespoons of field herb, 2 tablespoons of dill seeds, 1 tablespoon of horsetail herb, 1 tablespoon of silver birch leaves, 4 tablespoons of madder root.

Mode of application: Mix the ingredients, separate 2 tablespoons of the mixture and pour in 300 ml of boiling water. Let it brew for 15 minutes, then strain. Drink 70 ml 4 times a day.

5. For urolithiasis. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 2 tablespoons of black elderberry flowers, 2 tablespoons of linden blossom, 2 tablespoons of blue blackberry leaves, 2 tablespoons of St. John's wort herb.

Skin diseases and damage

1. Anti-acne. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers, 50 ml of salicylic alcohol.

Mode of application: Pour 100 ml of boiling water over the chamomile and let it brew for 10 minutes. Add salicylic alcohol to the chamomile infusion and mix thoroughly. Soak a cotton swab in the prepared mixture and wipe your face 2 times a day, morning and evening.

2. For eczema. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of chamomile flowers.

Then dip a cotton swab into the infusion, squeeze lightly and wipe the affected area of ​​the skin. This infusion can also be used for compresses.

3. For acne. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 1 tablespoon of blue cornflower flowers, 1 tablespoon of chopped dill.

After the steam bath, wash with chamomile infusion and let the skin dry without wiping.

4. For cracks in the skin of the feet. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers and herbs.

5. For eczema. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chamomile, 1 tablespoon of trifid herb, 1 tablespoon of wild strawberry leaves.

6. For lotions for eczema. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 3 tablespoons of creeping thyme herb, 2 tablespoons of rosemary leaves, 2 tablespoons of lavender flowers.

Dip a cotton swab into the broth and apply to the affected area of ​​the skin. Apply lotions 2-3 times a day for 3 weeks.

7. For pustular skin diseases. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 2 tablespoons of calendula flowers, 2 tablespoons of medicinal sage herb, 2 tablespoons of plantain leaves, 2 tablespoons of elecampane root, 3 tablespoons of St. John's wort herb, 1 tablespoon of horsetail herb.

8. Poultices for furunculosis. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 3 tablespoons of wild mallow leaves, 3 tablespoons of marshmallow leaves, 3 tablespoons of melilot stems.

Mode of application: Mix all the ingredients, separate 2 tablespoons of the mixture and pour in 500 ml of boiling water. Place in a water bath and heat for 15 minutes. Soak cotton swabs in hot broth and use as a poultice. Carry out the procedure once a day at night.

9. For furunculosis. Ingredients: 1 teaspoon chamomile flowers, 1 teaspoon stinging nettle leaves, 1 teaspoon tripartite herb, 1 teaspoon oregano herb, 1 teaspoon creeping thyme herb, 1 teaspoon tricolor violet herb, 1 teaspoon horsetail herb, 1 teaspoon spoon of licorice root, 1 teaspoon of valerian root.

Mode of application: Mix the ingredients, separate 1 tablespoon of the mixture and pour in 200 ml of boiling water. Let it brew for 20 minutes, then strain. Drink instead of regular tea.

10. With exudative diathesis. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 3 tablespoons of tripartite herb, 3 tablespoons of oak bark.

11. Baths for psoriasis. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 3 tablespoons of tripartite herb, 3 tablespoons of greater celandine herb, 3 tablespoons of sage leaves.

Pour the infusion into a bath of warm water. The duration of such a bath is 15-30 minutes. After the procedure, you should not dry yourself with a towel; you should let the skin dry on its own or put a terry robe on your wet body.

12. For neurodermatitis and eczema. Ingredients:

Drink 60-70 ml 3 times a day before meals.

Herbal collection for the treatment of neurodermatitis and eczema

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 2 tablespoons of trifid herb, 2 tablespoons of valerian root, 1 tablespoon of oregano herb, 1 tablespoon of horsetail herb, 1 tablespoon of violet tricolor herb, 1 tablespoon of creeping thyme, 1 tablespoon of leaves stinging nettle, 1 tablespoon licorice root.

Mode of application. Mix all ingredients, separate 1 tablespoon of the mixture and add 200 ml of boiling water. Let it brew for 40 minutes, then strain. Drink 60-70 ml 3 times a day before meals.

Herbal collection for the treatment of vitiligo

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons of chamomile, 3 tablespoons of St. John's wort herb, 3 tablespoons of medicinal sage, 2 tablespoons of plantain leaves, 2 tablespoons of stinging nettle leaves, 1 tablespoon of calendula flowers, 1 tablespoon of oregano herb.

Mode of application. Mix all ingredients, separate 1 tablespoon of the mixture and add 200 ml of boiling water. Place in a water bath and heat for 15 minutes, then strain and cool. Drink 60-70 ml once a day 30 minutes before meals.

Herbal collection for the treatment of abscesses and non-healing wounds

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 3 tablespoons of horsetail herb, 3 tablespoons of St. John's wort herb.

Mode of application. Mix the ingredients, separate 2 tablespoons of the mixture and pour in 500 ml of boiling water. Place in a water bath, heat for 15 minutes, then cool slightly. Use warm decoction for compresses. You can also use the product internally: drink 60-70 ml 3 times a day.

Herbal collection for the treatment of frostbite I

Ingredients: 5 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 5 tablespoons of calendula flowers, 5 tablespoons of yarrow flowers, 10 tablespoons of St. John's wort flowers, 2 liters of olive oil.

Mode of application. Mix the ingredients, pour into a glass jar and add olive oil. Close the container tightly and leave for 40 days, then filter. Apply the resulting product to burned areas of the skin 1-2 times a day.

Herbal collection for the treatment of frostbite II

Ingredients: 5 teaspoons of chamomile, 5 teaspoons of walnut leaves, 4 teaspoons of scumpia koggiria, 4 teaspoons of oak bark.

Mode of application. Mix all ingredients, separate 2 tablespoons of the mixture, pour 500 ml of boiling water and heat in a water bath for 15 minutes. Use the resulting decoction for poultices. After the procedure, lubricate the skin with olive oil.

Nervous system diseases

Infusion of chamomile with cumin and valerian for the treatment of insomnia and nervous agitation

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 2 tablespoons of valerian rhizome, 5 tablespoons of caraway fruits.

Mode of application. Mix the ingredients, separate 1 tablespoon of plant material and pour in 200 ml of boiling water. Let it brew for 20 minutes, then strain through several layers of gauze. Drink 100 ml morning and evening.

Infusion of chamomile, rosemary and mustard seeds for relaxing baths

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 2 tablespoons of Sarepta mustard seeds, 1 tablespoon of rosemary leaves.

Mode of application. Mix the ingredients, separate 2 tablespoons of the raw material and add 500 ml of cold water. Let it brew for 20 minutes and then strain.

Use the infusion as a bath for the hands or feet for increased nervous agitation and insomnia. You can also use this product for compresses.

Herbal collection against irritability and insomnia

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 3 tablespoons of valerian rhizome, 3 tablespoons of peppermint leaves, 2 tablespoons of lavender flowers.

Mode of application. Mix the ingredients, separate 2 tablespoons of the mixture and pour in 200 ml of boiling water. Let it brew for 15 minutes, then strain. Drink the infusion throughout the day in small portions.

Herbal collection for the treatment of neurosis

Ingredients: 2.5 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 2.5 tablespoons of great celandine herb, 2 tablespoons of marsh grass, 3 tablespoons of hawthorn fruits, 3 tablespoons of calendula flowers, 4 tablespoons of motherwort herb, 5 tablespoons of oats, 5 tablespoons rose hips, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, honey to taste.

Mode of application. Mix all ingredients, separate 2 tablespoons of the mixture and pour 500 ml of boiling water. Let it brew for 45 minutes, then strain. Add lemon juice and honey to the infusion and take 70 ml of the resulting product 2 hours before bedtime.

Diseases of the genital area

Chamomile infusion for the treatment of inflammatory processes of the uterus and appendages

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of chamomile flowers.

Mode of application. Pour 1 liter of boiling water over the plant material, let it brew for 20 minutes, strain and cool. Use the infusion for douching.

Infusion of chamomile, valerian and mint against painful menstruation

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 3 tablespoons of peppermint leaves, 3 tablespoons of valerian rhizome.

Mode of application. Mix the ingredients, separate 1 tablespoon of raw materials and pour in 200 ml of boiling water. Let it brew for 40 minutes, then strain. Take the resulting infusion 2 times a day, 200 ml, as a sedative, analgesic, and hypnotic.

A decoction of chamomile, immortelle and caraway fruits for the treatment of inflammation of the uterus and appendages

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 2 tablespoons of sandy immortelle flowers, 2 tablespoons of caraway fruits.

Mode of application. Mix the ingredients, separate 1 tablespoon of plant material and pour in 200 ml of boiling water. Heat over low heat for 20 minutes, then cool and strain. Use the resulting product for douching.

Herbal collection to normalize the menstrual cycle

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 2 tablespoons of herb, fragrant rue, 2 tablespoons of yarrow herb, 2 tablespoons of St. John's wort, 2 tablespoons of trefoil watch, 2 tablespoons of peppermint leaves, 2 tablespoons of valerian rhizome.

Mode of application. Mix all the ingredients, separate 1 tablespoon of the mixture and pour in 200 ml of boiling water. Let it brew for 40 minutes, then strain. Drink the infusion in small portions throughout the day.

Herbal collection for the treatment of inflammation of the appendages

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers, 1 tablespoon of calendula flowers, 1 tablespoon of St. John's wort herb, 1 tablespoon of plantain leaves, 1 tablespoon of motherwort herb, 1 tablespoon of yarrow herb, 1 tablespoon of buckthorn bark.

Mode of application. Mix the ingredients, separate 1 tablespoon of the mixture and pour in 200 ml of boiling water. Let it brew for 30 minutes, then strain. Take the resulting product warm, 200 ml 4 times a day. To improve the taste, you can add a little honey to it.

Herbal collection to reduce menopause symptoms

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers, 1 tablespoon of yarrow herb, 1 tablespoon of cinquefoil herb, 0.5 tablespoon of greater celandine herb.

Mode of application. Mix the ingredients, separate 1 tablespoon of the mixture and pour in 200 ml of boiling water. Let it brew for 40 minutes, then strain. Add boiled water to the original volume. Drink all the resulting product in small portions throughout the day.

Herbal collection for the treatment of prostatitis

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon of chamomile flowers, 1 teaspoon of cordate linden flowers, 1 teaspoon of greater celandine herb, 2 teaspoons of St. John's wort herb.

Mode of application. Mix all ingredients, separate 1 tablespoon of plant material and pour 200 ml of boiling water. Let it brew for 30 minutes, then strain through several layers of gauze. Take 100 ml of infusion 2 times a day, morning and evening. The course of treatment is 3 weeks.

Endocrine system diseases

Medicinal collection for the treatment of diabetes mellitus I

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers, 1 tablespoon of elecampane root, 1 tablespoon of tall oleaginus root, 1 tablespoon of St. John's wort herb, 1 tablespoon of horsetail herb, 1 tablespoon of tripartite herb, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon rose hips, 1 a tablespoon of peppermint leaves, 2 tablespoons of blueberry leaves.

Mode of application. Mix all the ingredients, separate 1 tablespoon of the mixture and pour in 200 ml of boiling water. Let it brew for 15 minutes, then strain. Drink 60-70 ml of infusion 3 times a day before meals.

Medicinal collection for the treatment of diabetes mellitus II

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon chamomile flowers, 1 teaspoon tansy flowers, 1 teaspoon viburnum fruits, 1 teaspoon rose hips, 1 teaspoon hawthorn fruits, 1 teaspoon valerian root, 1 teaspoon blueberry leaves, 1 teaspoon red elderberry leaves, 1 teaspoon peppermint leaves, 1 teaspoon oregano herb, 1 teaspoon celandine herb, 1 teaspoon wild rosemary herb, 1 teaspoon thyme herb, 1 teaspoon motherwort herb, 0.5 teaspoon juniper berries, 0.5 teaspoon spoons of licorice root, 0.5 teaspoon of calendula flowers, 0.5 teaspoon of lingonberry leaves, 0.5 teaspoon of sage leaves, 0.5 teaspoon of centaury herb, 0.5 teaspoon of string herb.

Mode of application. Mix all ingredients, separate 3 tablespoons of the mixture and pour 800 ml of boiling water. Let it brew for 20 minutes, then strain. Drink 100 ml 3 times a day.

Asthma and asthmatic bronchitis

Collection for the treatment of asthmatic bronchitis

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers, 1 tablespoon of calendula flowers, 1 tablespoon of anise fruit, 1 tablespoon of wild rosemary herb, 1 tablespoon of tricolor violet herb, 1 tablespoon of coltsfoot leaves, 1 tablespoon of peppermint leaves, 1 tablespoon of plantain leaves, 1 tablespoon of licorice root, 1 tablespoon of elecampane root.

Mode of application. Mix the ingredients, separate 1 tablespoon of the mixture and pour in 200 ml of boiling water. Let it brew for 2 hours, then strain. The resulting product should be taken 60-70 ml 3 times a day after meals.

Collection for the treatment of asthma and asthmatic bronchitis

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers, 1 tablespoon of calendula flowers, 1 tablespoon of coltsfoot leaves, 1 tablespoon of peppermint leaves, 1 tablespoon of plantain leaves, 1 tablespoon of eucalyptus leaves, 1 tablespoon of elecampane root, 1 a tablespoon of corn silk, 1 tablespoon of flax seed, 1 tablespoon of stinging nettle herb, 1 tablespoon of motherwort herb, 1 tablespoon of tricolor violet herb, 0.5 tablespoon of wild rosemary herb.

Mode of application. Mix all the ingredients, separate 1 tablespoon of the mixture and pour in 200 ml of boiling water. Let it brew for 2 hours, then strain. Drink 200 ml once a day.

Haemorrhoids

Chamomile infusion for the treatment of hemorrhoids

Ingredients: 1.5 tablespoons of chamomile.

Mode of application. Pour 200 ml of boiling water over the chamomile, wrap it in a towel and let it brew for 20 minutes, then strain and cool to 37 °C. Do microenemas once a day in the evening. (Before the procedure, give a cleansing enema with ordinary warm water.) Lying on your side, wait until the infusion is completely absorbed into the intestines. Treatment should be carried out daily until the condition improves.

Herbal collection for the treatment of hemorrhoids during exacerbation I

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of chamomile flowers, 2 tablespoons of horsetail herb, 2 tablespoons of knotweed herb, 2 tablespoons of marsh grass, 2 tablespoons of flax seed, 2 tablespoons of buckthorn bark.

Mode of application. Mix the ingredients, separate 1 tablespoon of the mixture and pour in 200 ml of boiling water. Let it brew for 20 minutes, then strain. Take 60-70 ml 3 times a day 20 minutes before meals.

Herbal collection for the treatment of hemorrhoids during exacerbation II

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers, 1 tablespoon of tansy flowers, 1 tablespoon of field steelhead root, 1 tablespoon of valerian rhizome, 2 tablespoons of horsetail herb, 3 tablespoons of oak bark.

Mode of application. Mix all the ingredients, separate 2 tablespoons of the mixture and pour in 500 ml of boiling water. Wrap in a towel and let sit for 4 hours, then strain. Take the resulting product 70 ml 3 times a day 20 minutes before meals. The infusion can also be used for sitz baths and poultices.

Contraindications

There are no harmful side effects when taking chamomile preparations, but large doses cause headache, hoarseness, cough, conjunctivitis, excessive and painful menstruation and even mental disorders (irritability, fear, hallucinations, delusions).

Chamomile looks beautiful among other wild plants, is very popular among doctors and traditional healers, and is in demand in cosmetology. It is also used for fortune telling by lovers, waiting with bated breath that the last plucked petal will turn out to be a happy indication of reciprocity.

The valuable qualities of the plant were appreciated a long time ago, back in the time of Avicenna, and mostly ancient recipes for healing infusions and extracts have reached the modern world almost unchanged. Yes, they do not require adjustment, as they help in many troubles related to human health.

Chamomile is an annual essential oil plant. Classified as a member of the Asteraceae family. It grows not only in steppe zones, along roads, on hillsides, near reservoirs, in wastelands, but also as a cultivated plant. Chamomile is cultivated especially often, as it can help people with a wide variety of diseases, providing a quick but very mild, gentle effect.

It is those plants whose stems are from 20 to 40 cm in height, no more, that have medicinal properties. Any violation, greater or lesser, indicates that the plant:

• was in unacceptable conditions during growth;
• sick;
• did not receive enough sunlight, which means many beneficial substances are lost.

The stem of chamomile is very thin, with a cavity inside along its entire length, but straight. The leaves are arranged alternately along it, their shape is narrow-linear with pointed dissections. The length of the leaves ranges from 2 to 5 cm.

The root system is quite weak, since the root itself is thin and has few branches. The rhizome has a brown color. It is difficult for chamomile to hide among other plants due to the distinctive properties of its small, multiple flowers. They have a bright yellow center, framed in a circle by individual white petals. Small seeds begin to ripen in flower baskets, and with their help reproduction occurs.

Nuances of the procurement process

If you need to collect pharmaceutical chamomile, the main thing is not to confuse it with other members of the family. The healing chamomile has snow-white and narrow petals, located horizontally on the receptacle along the circumference. When the flowering period comes to an end, the petals begin to lean towards the stem. In many types of chamomile, the head of the flower basket is flat, but in the chamomile, it has a pronounced conical shape, the tubular head is hollow.

Only flower baskets are prepared. They need to be collected directly at the stage of full bloom; observation will help determine the correct period: if the lingual flowers are in a horizontal position. The collection time falls from June to September, but at the very end of the season, picked chamomile does not contain all the necessary microelements, and the percentage of essential oil in it is also significantly reduced. Therefore, such raw materials are considered useless and are practically not used.

During harvesting, it is best to choose inflorescences that have a hemispherical receptacle, white petals are located horizontally or slightly raised upward. Their advantages are that they will not crumble during processing, and their healing properties will be the best. You should not be greedy and collect overripe inflorescences if the white marginal flowers have already dropped down.

To harvest chamomile you need good weather. If there is a lot of humidity outside or it starts to rain, you will have to wait out this time. The plant is not harvested until the dew has disappeared.

Basically, sharply sharpened knives and scissors are used to collect chamomile. If the plants are pulled out entirely, then reproduction will not occur, and next year the entire plantation will turn into wasteland. When cutting, you should ensure that the container contains only healthy and intact inflorescences, and leaves and flowers affected by various diseases are not included.

For collection, in most cases, they take baskets or boxes with low sides. The main thing is that the inflorescences do not wrinkle or become deformed.

Chamomile can absorb negative environmental influences. Therefore, you should not pay attention to the abundance of plants near highways, chemical plants, landfills, farms and other dangerous places.

When the crop is harvested and delivered home, it urgently needs to be dried. For this procedure, a place must be chosen in the shade, for example, in the attic. You can build special canopies. It is important that the dim rays of the sun dry out the inflorescences, destroying the medicinal properties, and that the chamomile gradually becomes dry with the help of a small draft. You need to spread the plant in a very thin layer on clean paper or natural fabric. Periodically, you will need to turn the inflorescences over so that access to fresh air helps dry them more efficiently. After 7 – 10 days the process is considered complete.

You also need to know how to store the plant. The inflorescences are hidden in glass containers, clean canvas bags or a cardboard box and placed in a room with low humidity and good ventilation. If these conditions are met, chamomile will faithfully serve the health of others for two years.

The leaves and roots of chamomile do not have as many valuable substances as the inflorescences. Therefore, medicine (both official and folk) actively uses flowers.

They contain:

• bioflavonoids;
• various acids - primarily caprylic, salicylic, caprylic;
• coumarins;
• polyines;
• tannins and protein substances;
• essential oil. It has a blue color and a very rich composition, but there is no pungent odor;
• various vitamins;
• polysaccharide compounds;
• sesquiterpenoids. Their content is very high - up to 50 percent;
• bitterness, mucus and gum;
• phytosterol. Steroidal alcohol is beneficial especially for the skin, slowing down the aging process, and for hair.

What diseases can chamomile be used for?

Flower inflorescences are, of course, not a panacea for patients, but they greatly facilitate the treatment of many ailments. This is for example:

• inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract or liver;
• spasms that occur in the stomach or intestines;
• neuroses;
• gynecological problems;
• colds;
• flatulence.

The plant has many useful qualities. Relieves inflammation and is a choleretic agent, facilitates the removal of gases accumulated in the intestines and relieves cramps, stops bleeding and fights bacteria, strengthens the immune system and restores performance.

In the old days, an antidote for snake bites was prepared entirely from the plant. There is a variety of chamomile - Caucasian. It is actively used as an insecticide in the fight against harmful insects such as flies, mosquitoes, lice, bedbugs and cockroaches. It is also used in the form of a powder prepared from flower baskets in the fight against vegetable pests and even barn pests.

Based on pharmaceutical chamomile, there are medicinal preparations that act as an antispasmodic of smooth muscles, have antidepressant properties or reduce the tone of blood vessels. Processed inflorescences are mainly used in the form of tea, infusions, and extracts. The essential oil of the plant is also widely used.

1. Disorders of the biliary system.
2. Diseases of the stomach with pronounced damage to the mucous membrane, occurring in acute or chronic form.
3. Serious problems associated with inflammatory processes in the genitourinary system.
4. Diseases of the respiratory system, if, in addition, they are accompanied by a severe cough, swelling of the mucous membranes.
5. Diseases of the skin and tissues. The accumulation of beneficial substances in chamomile helps stop the growth of bacteria and the development of inflammation.

With the help of chamomile, you can relieve anxious and hysterical conditions, reduce the presence of pain, especially when it comes to headaches, toothaches, and painful menstruation.

Important! Typically, treatment with chamomile lasts a long time - up to three months and is a whole course if the patient’s body does not respond with an allergic reaction. Patients usually do not experience addiction during treatment.

The essential oil of the plant also has many medicinal qualities. First of all, it has the following properties:

• anti-inflammatory;
• antihistamine;
• bactericidal.

Doctors assign the leading role in the effectiveness of the effect on the sick body to a special substance contained in chamomile essential oil. This is chamazulene. By the way, it is he who colors the oil, which is a viscous, dense liquid, dark blue. During storage, the substance is oxidized by atmospheric oxygen, and then the oil first turns green and then brown.

It is not for nothing that doctors and traditional healers paid close attention to essential oil. Chamomile oil:

• promotes vasodilation;
• has a diaphoretic effect;
• relieves gas formation in the intestines;
• stimulates the digestion process;
• is diaphoretic and antibacterial;
• increases the body's defenses.

The usual course is 7 days. Mix 2 drops of oil with a teaspoon of honey. Take twice a day. If necessary, wash it down with boiled water. It is necessary to monitor the body's reaction, as some negative effects may occur, for example, nausea and vomiting, slight dizziness. Since such symptoms may occur, chamomile essential oil is not recommended for use by pregnant women and breastfeeding women, children under 7 years of age, or if any illness is in an acute stage. In this case, consultation with a specialist is necessary.

First of all, tea and chamomile decoction are used at home as local or systemic treatment. For external use there are poultices and compresses, douching and enemas, rinsing and washing the mouth and throat, baths and baths.

All these procedures bring good results if:

• there has been a violation of the skin, for example, a burn, ulcer, long-term non-healing wound, frostbite;
• bothered by constant inflammatory acne on the skin;
• inflammatory processes in the eye mucosa have begun;
• hemorrhoids hurt and become inflamed;
• a menstrual cycle disorder has occurred or cervical erosion has been detected;
• a dislocation or sprain occurred;
• an attack of gout or rheumatism began;
• I am bothered by severe sweating on the palms and soles.

How to prepare a medicinal infusion at home

1. If problems associated with the gastrointestinal tract arise, it is proposed to make the following infusion from chamomile. You will need 1 - 3 tablespoons of inflorescences, which are brewed in two glasses of boiling water. This dose is for a day. Should be taken 15 minutes before meals. The remedy will have a greater effect if, after drinking it, you lie down, consistently changing your position so as to lie on all four sides.
2. A migraine attack can be relieved by taking 2 grams. chamomile powder an hour after meals.
3. To restore the nervous system, make such a decoction. You will need 4 tablespoons of crushed flowers and 300 ml of boiled water. Heat in a water bath for 30 minutes. After the product has cooled, it is filtered. To improve the taste, add a little honey. Take half a glass at a time after lunch and dinner. The decoction should not be stored for more than two days.
4. There is a more complex recipe that will help cope with such a delicate problem as flatulence. Add to three parts chamomile in the following proportions: valerian root - 2 parts, caraway seeds - 5 parts. All crushed components are mixed and poured with boiling water. For two tablespoons you will need 400 ml of water just removed from the heat. Pour over the plant and leave in a sealed container for 20 minutes. After straining you can take it. It is suggested to use this remedy for the first time before bedtime, and the second time before breakfast. Single dose – 100 ml. This recipe helps to calm down, has a carminative effect and is sedative.

This decoction helps with stomach ulcers. The following medicinal plants are taken in equal quantities:

• chamomile flowers;
• roots of calamus, dandelion and elecampane;
• mint leaves;
• corn silk;
• knotweed and swamp grass.

Grind all the ingredients and mix, put 3 tablespoons of the mixture in a thermos, pour in a liter of boiling water. Take 5 spoons a day until improvement occurs.

As an infusion or decoction, chamomile is used for baths for various therapeutic and prophylactic purposes. Typically, such procedures are carried out for a beneficial effect on the skin, as well as for the purpose of relaxation and rest of the whole body.

Chamomile is especially beneficial as a healing component in the following cases:

• inflammatory or allergic processes occur;
• cramps appeared in the calf muscles;
• the skin has become too dry and flaky;
• cracks have formed on the feet;
• swelling of the legs bothers you;
• it is impossible to sleep for a long time;
• Constant irritability and nervousness appeared.

To prepare a medicinal bath, you will need not only chamomile inflorescences, but also the entire plant along with the root system. 500 gr. pour in 2 liters of water and bring to a boil. Do not remove from heat for another 10 minutes. Then wait until it cools a little, strain and add to the bath. This procedure is a course procedure. It must be repeated for two weeks, repeating every other day. Treatment duration is 30 minutes.

Especially for women!

If a woman has leucorrhoea, she will need such a remedy. Measure out 5 grams. chamomile and oak bark, 15 gr. nettle and knotweed leaves - 25 gr. All ingredients are mixed and poured into 2 tablespoons 200 g. cold water. You need to leave for 4 hours, then boil for 10 minutes. Use as tampons and douches, but not during menstruation.

If your periods are painful, prepare the following remedy: take a tablespoon of: chamomile, mint, shepherd's purse, mistletoe, yarrow, shepherd's purse. You need to mix everything, measure out 1.5 tablespoons and place in a thermos. Pour 3.5 cups of boiling water and leave for an hour. You should drink it a few days before and during your period. Norm: 3 times a day, 200 ml.

What are the side effects and contraindications of chamomile?

If recipes containing chamomile are not followed, nausea and vomiting, headaches, and increased blood pressure may occur. Chamomile in large quantities can cause internal bleeding and bronchospasm in a weakened body.

Of the contraindications, it is worth noting only individual intolerance to the components of this plant.

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Avicenna also said that chamomile is one of the most useful and effective medicinal plants, which can relieve almost any disease. Indeed, every good housewife has chamomile in her kitchen cabinet. Chamomile is used for internal and external treatment; the plant is often used in cosmetology. This is not just effective, but also safe and hypoallergenic, which can solve many problems with health, skin and hair. In this article we will talk about the benefits of chamomile, the rules for preparing medicines from it, as well as the main contraindications to taking chamomile infusion.

Beneficial properties of chamomile for the body

The composition of chamomile is striking in its diversity - it contains essential oils, vitamins, fatty acids, polysaccharides, flavonoids, phytosterol and other useful components. This rich composition allows chamomile to be used in the fight against various diseases.

Chamomile in cosmetology

Numerous masks and compresses for the face are made based on chamomile decoction. This helps to cope with various inflammations - comedones, pimples, boils. The whitening effect of chamomile allows the plant to cope with age spots, freckles and unwanted tanning. Chamomile is also used to improve skin tone so that it becomes more youthful and firm. Chamomile ice is very effective and popular - the decoction is frozen in the form of cubes and rubbed on the face. It helps get rid of wrinkles, dark circles and bags under the eyes.

To get the maximum beneficial properties from chamomile inflorescences, the medicine must be prepared correctly.

1. Camomile tea. This is the easiest and fastest way to prepare chamomile. An infusion can be made from fresh or dried inflorescences. Three tablespoons of crushed chamomile should be poured into a liter of boiling water, cover with a lid and let it brew for a couple of hours. Drink half a glass in small sips. This will help strengthen the immune system and cope with inflammation of the throat and stomach.
2. Chamomile decoction. This is a recipe for a more concentrated and stronger composition, which is best used externally. Pour 3-4 tablespoons of chamomile inflorescences into two glasses of boiling water and place the mixture in a water bath for about half an hour. Then the composition must be removed from the heat, covered with a lid and left for some more time. Strain and use for cosmetic purposes - add the decoction to masks, wipe your face with it, wash your face before going to bed, make compresses on the scalp. The decoction is very useful to use externally - to wash wounds, make lotions for inflamed areas, etc.
3. Alcohol tincture. Chamomile tincture with alcohol has many benefits. Firstly, it is stored longer - in the refrigerator it does not lose its beneficial properties for 3-4 months. Secondly, the finished tincture can always be used for treatment - there is no need to wait for the decoction to be prepared. Thirdly, alcohol tincture is much preferable for treating oily skin. To prepare the medicine, you need to pour fresh chamomile inflorescences with alcohol and leave for 15-20 days, shake the bottle periodically and keep the composition in a cool place. Dissolve half of the alcohol tincture in a glass of hot water - you will get an excellent antiseptic for gargling the throat and mouth.

You can also add chamomile to your tea. This will not only boost your immunity during cold and flu season, but will also add summer flavor and aroma to your drink. Drink chamomile tea with ginger, lemon and honey - get a real vitamin bomb!

Harmful properties of chamomile

Chamomile has recently been considered a symbol of the Russian holiday - the day of family, love and fidelity. Keep chamomile in your home medicine cabinet to maintain health and beauty for your loved ones!

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Update: October 2018

Chamomile or medicinal chamomile is a ubiquitous annual of the genus Matricaria of the Asteraceae family. The plant can be found on various soils in Eurasia and North America and other extratropical regions of the earth. From Latin the name is translated as Uterine Herb, since previously it was used mainly to treat female diseases.

The once wild plant is now actively cultivated by humans, providing medicinal value and being a sought-after medicinal raw material. In addition to the active component of many medicines, it is part of shampoos, creams, lotions, soaps and other cosmetics.

Chamomile: description of the plant

The herbaceous plant has an average height of 20-40 cm; a large stem length indicates a lack of sunlight during the growth period. The stem is thin and erect, hollow inside. The leaves are 2-5 cm long and have an alternate arrangement, sitting on the stem. The narrow-linear leaf has typical dissections with pointed lobes. The root is taproot, practically unbranched, thin. Small flower baskets have white petals on the edge and yellow tubular flowers in the middle.

Distinctive features of chamomile from its other types

The petals on the flower basket of chamomile are horizontal or drooping down. The receptacle itself has a characteristic conical convex shape. The head of the flower is hollow.

Chemical composition of chamomile

Chamomile flowers:

Dry baskets contain up to 1% (0.1-0.8%) essential oil, which is called chamomile. The oil is blue in color and characterized by a rich composition. The most valuable component is azulene chamazulene, the content of which ranges from 1-9%. Chamazulene is synthesized from the lactones matricin and matricarin during the process of steam distillation of raw materials. It has pronounced anti-allergenic, anti-inflammatory and bacteriostatic activity.

Up to 50% of the composition are other sesquiterpenoids: farnesene, bisabolol, monoterpene myrcene, etc.

Medicinal properties of chamomile

The great scientists of antiquity actively used chamomile in their recipes. Thus, Dioscorides and Hippocrates used the plant to relieve pain and cramps. Pliny the Elder advised its use as an antidote for snake bites (all parts of the plant), and the decoction as an effective diuretic. Avicenna used the plant as a tonic that restores strength. Today, infusions and decoctions from dried chamomile flower baskets, as well as the essential oil of the plant, are used in medicine.

A study conducted at the University of Nottingham Medical School found that chamomile relaxes blood vessels and smooth muscles in internal organs. These properties were confirmed in a study by Eulji University, located in South Korea.

A study was conducted at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School that confirmed the pronounced antidepressant and anti-anxiety properties of the plant. In other experiments, it was found that the aboveground part of the plant (including the stem and leaves) has radioprotective properties.

The University of Texas Medical School at Galveston has experimentally proven that regular consumption of chamomile tea reduces the risk of death in people over 65 years of age.

Indications for the use of chamomile preparations, including oil

• Skin diseases of an inflammatory nature, including purulent wounds, burns;
• Gallbladder diseases;
• Pathologies of the respiratory system, accompanied by cough, swelling of the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract, bronchospasm;
• Chronic and acute diseases of the stomach, resulting in inflammatory changes in the mucous membrane (gastritis and other gastropathy);
• Inflammatory processes of internal organs, including the genitourinary system;
• Inflammatory diseases of the mucous membranes;
• Bronchial asthma, allergic gastritis, eczema and other diseases associated with individual hypersensitivity reactions;
• Pain syndrome, including migraine and toothache;
• Damage to connective tissue (sprains);
• Insomnia.

A long treatment period of up to 3 months is allowed: as a rule, addiction and allergic reactions do not develop.

The use of chamomile and its dosage forms

Treatment with chamomile (internal use) helps with:

• Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (gastritis, enteritis, colitis) and biliary tract, liver pathologies, stomach cramps, diarrhea and increased flatulence;
• Inflammatory phenomena, including diseases of the bronchopulmonary system, ENT organs;
• Increased body temperature;
• Uterine bleeding, postpartum metrorrhagia;
• Painful periods;
• Scrofula, malaria;
• ARVI;
• Overwork;
• Decreased appetite;
• Insomnia, increased excitability.

The infusion is also used for external use for:

• Sore throat, gum inflammation, gingivitis, periodontal disease, stomatitis, toothache (for rinsing);
• Ulcers, abscesses, eczema, difficult-to-heal wounds, rashes, weeping, burns and frostbite (for lotions and compresses);
• Hemorrhoids (in the form of microenemas);
• Inflammation of the eye mucosa (for washing);
• Sweaty feet and hands (for wiping);
• Rheumatism, gout, bruises, arthritis (for poultices);
• Rosacea, pimples (for washing, wiping);

Decoction and infusion

• Chamomile decoction - flowers in the amount of 4 tbsp. place in an enamel pan and add 300 ml of boiling water. Place in a water bath for half an hour, then cool and strain, squeezing out the remaining raw materials. Take half a glass 2-3 times a day after meals, preferably with the addition of honey.
• Infusion - flowers in the amount of 4 tbsp. pour into a thermos, add 200 ml of boiling water, seal and leave for 3 hours. Take the strained infusion 3-4 times a day in equal parts.

The decoction and infusion can be stored for no more than 2 days in the refrigerator.

Chamomile tea

• Tea with a calming and carminative effect: take 3 parts chamomile (flowers), 5 parts cumin (seeds) and 2 parts valerian (roots), mix. Pour two tablespoons of this mixture into 2 tbsp. boiling water, leave for about 20 minutes, strain. Take 100 ml morning and evening.
• Slimming Tea- take 1 tsp for 200 ml of boiling water. dried flowers and leave for 10 minutes. During the day you should drink up to 5 cups of 200 ml. Course – 2 weeks, no more!

Baths

500 grams of raw material (the entire above-ground part) is poured with 2 liters of water and boiled for about 10 minutes, filtered and the broth is poured into the bath. Take every other day for 2 weeks in a row for 30 minutes. Useful for the following conditions:

• Skin diseases, wounds, ulcers;
• Insomnia, nervousness;
• Cramps of the calf muscles;
• Dry skin, peeling skin;
• Liver diseases;
• Cracked heels;
• Tired legs;
• After X-ray irradiation.

Cream

Take 50 grams of butter (low fat content 60-65%) and 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil, melt everything in a water bath, add 2 yolks, 1 tsp. glycerin, 30 ml camphor alcohol, 2 tbsp. honey, 50 ml chamomile infusion. Mix everything thoroughly and pour into a glass jar. The cream can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 6 months. Effective for:

• Dry skin;
• Skin laxity and decreased turgor;
• Cracks in the skin, peeling;
• Irritations;
• Redness of the skin.

Douching

1 tsp dried flowers are poured with boiling water in a volume of 200 ml, covered with a lid and left for half an hour, filtered. Draw the solution into a syringe and gently perform vaginal douching over the bath every night for a course of 6-8 days. The fluid is administered very slowly.

Shown for:

• Inflammatory processes without exacerbation;
• Thrush;
• Cystitis;
• Nonspecific and specific vaginosis;
• Cervical erosions.

Douching is contraindicated:

• Women over 40 years old (women in this age group experience a natural decrease in the moisture of their mucous membranes, and chamomile can cause even greater dryness and irritation);
• During pregnancy;
• During menstruation;
• For acute inflammatory diseases;
• In the first month after childbirth, termination of pregnancy, gynecological operations.

Tampons

Chamomile tampons are indicated for the treatment of cervical erosion. Before preparing the infusion, cut them and put them in the refrigerator for 2 days. Take 20 grams of flowers, pour 1 liter of water over them and leave in a thermos for 1 day; strain the finished infusion. Grind the aloe leaves to the consistency of porridge, mix them with the prepared infusion in equal proportions. A sanitary tampon is dipped in the solution and placed in the vagina overnight. Repeat daily for 10 days in a row. Contraindications are the same as for douching.

Use of chamomile for cosmetic purposes

• To get rid of freckles (face whitening), take 20 grams of dried chamomile flowers, pour half a liter of boiling water, leave and strain, add half a liter of curdled milk and the juice of two lemons, stir. Make napkins from gauze the size corresponding to the area of ​​freckles on the face, soak them in the solution and place on the skin for 1 hour. The remaining product is washed off with cool water and the face is lubricated with a rich cream. Make such masks 3 times a week.
• To eliminate redness and irritation of facial skin. 1 tbsp. dry inflorescences of the plant, pour a glass of boiling water, leave for about 1 hour, strain, add 1 tbsp. honey, mix. Soak gauze wipes in the solution and apply to problem areas of the skin, changing the wipes as they dry for half an hour.
• Recipe for chamomile for the treatment of acne: take 2 tbsp. dried chamomile flowers and 1 tbsp. dry, pour 1 liter of boiling water over everything, cover with a lid and leave for 12 hours. Wipe the affected skin with the resulting solution at least 5 times a day until the acne disappears.
• Chamomile for hair that is dry and brittle. 4 tbsp. Mix the flowers with 0.5 liters of boiling water and leave for half an hour, strain. Mix with egg yolk and apply the resulting solution over the entire length of the hair, leave for half an hour, then rinse thoroughly. Repeat twice or thrice a week for 1 month.

This solution has a beneficial side effect for blondes - it lightens the hair and gives it a golden shine.

Chamomile oil

Aromatherapy

Without having a pungent or exotic odor, chamomile oil is well tolerated by patients, including children and the elderly, has a positive effect on all organs and systems and disinfects indoor air. Meanwhile, you need to get used to it - not everyone likes the taste of bitterness. Add a few drops to the aroma lamp and conduct a 15-20-minute session, preferably in the evening.

Internal use

Take in a mixture with honey: 2 drops of oil per 1 tsp. honey twice a day for 5-7 days. Helps with reduced immunity, decreased appetite, ulcers and gastritis (not exacerbation), menstrual irregularities and menopause. Eliminates irritability, anxiety, stabilizes the emotional background. Activates memory, has a positive effect on mental activity.

Pregnant, lactating women and children under 6 years of age are prohibited from using its oil internally.

Outdoor use

Chamomile essential oil can be applied to the skin in its pure form, without dilution, but precisely to problem areas by applying a cotton pad soaked in oil to the skin for 5-10 minutes when:

• diseases of an allergic nature (eczema, dermatitis);
• inflammation after exposure to the sun or thermal burns (at the healing stage);
• insect bites;
• poorly healing wounds, ulcers;
• acne;
• acne;
• fine wrinkles;
• rosacea;
• ingrown toenail (at the stage of tissue healing after surgical treatment).
• alopecia, dandruff (in this case, the oil is rubbed into the hair roots for half an hour, then washed off).

Apply chamomile oil for 7-10 days in a row.

• Essential oil can be used to enrich any cosmetic products - creams, lotions at the rate of 3 drops of oil per 5 ml of product.
• Use the oil as a massage oil mixed with a base oil (for example, 5 drops of chamomile oil per 10 ml of olive oil).
• To aromatize baths, 10 drops, previously diluted in a base (warm milk, honey), are enough.
• It combines well with other essential oils, enhancing the effectiveness of the latter: bergamot, geranium, bitter orange, cypress, lavender, rose, sage, marjoram.

Chamomile for children

Children can be given chamomile tea starting from 1 year old, diluting it in half with boiled water or buying special children's chamomile teas, which take into account age standards. For external use, this plant (with the exception of oil) can be used for up to a year, also reducing the concentration of the finished infusion by 2 times.

Contraindications to the use of chamomile

The instructions for chamomile indicate that its use is contraindicated for pregnant women and is prescribed with caution to nursing mothers. If you have chronic diseases or are constantly taking vital medications, you should consult your doctor about the possibility of simultaneous use of chamomile preparations. In case of individual intolerance, the plant cannot be used for internal and external treatment.

Side effects

Possible side effects when taken internally:

• Vomit;
• Increased blood pressure;
• Risk of bleeding;
• Bronchospasm, Quincke's edema - with intolerance to the plant.

External use can lead to an allergic rash, itching and urticaria in the presence of hypersensitivity.

Preparation and storage

Medicinal raw materials for internal use are chamomile flowers. They are harvested in dry weather from June to August. It is during this period that the highest concentration of essential oil in the plant is observed.

For external use, chamomile is harvested whole, collected at the same time as the flowers. The raw materials are dried in the shade, ensuring good ventilation of the room. If a dryer is used, the maximum air temperature should be 40 C. During drying, do not turn the raw materials over so that the petals from the flowers do not fall off.

Dried raw materials can be used for 1 year, provided they are stored in clothes or paper bags in a dark and dry place. The plant has a rather strong specific odor, so you should not store raw materials next to products that absorb odors.

Release forms

Chamomile is included in many dietary supplements and herbal medicines and is available in the form of:

• Dry raw materials (dried inflorescences, tea, herbal mixtures);
• Liquid extract or tincture;
• Fat capsules with plant extract;
• Chamomile oil;
• Creams and ointments contain chamomile extract.

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