Useful and medicinal properties of chamomile for health. Chamomile, oil extract - Matricaria Chamomilla

Chamomile is a ubiquitous annual plant of the genus Matricaria of the Asteraceae family. The plant can be found on different soils of Eurasia and North America and other extratropical regions of the earth. From Latin, the name translates as Mother Grass, since earlier it was used mainly for the treatment of female diseases.

Once a wild plant, today it is actively cultivated by man, representing medicinal value, 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 pharmacy: description of the plant

The herbaceous plant has an average height of 20-40 cm, the large length of the stem indicates a lack of sunlight during the growth period. The stem is thin and erect, hollow inside. Leaves 2-5 cm long have a regular arrangement, sit on the stem. The narrow-linear leaf has typical cuts with pointed lobules. Taproot, practically unbranched, thin. Small flower baskets have white petals on the edge and yellow tubular flowers in the middle.

Distinctive features of chamomile officinalis from its other species

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

The chemical composition of chamomile

Chamomile flowers:

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

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

Medicinal properties of chamomile

The great scientists of antiquity actively used chamomile in their recipes. So, Dioscorides and Hippocrates used the plant to relieve pain and cramps. Pliny the Elder advised using it as an antidote for snake bites (all parts of the plant), and 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, have found application in medicine.

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

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

The University of Texas Galveston School of Medicine 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;
• Diseases of the gallbladder;
• Pathologies of the respiratory organs, 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;
• Connective tissue damage (ligament 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

Chamomile treatment (internal intake) 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;
• Elevated body temperature;
• Uterine bleeding, postpartum metrorrhagia;
• Painful periods;
• Scrofula, malaria;
• SARS;
• Overwork;
• Decreased appetite;
• Insomnia, increased excitability.

Also, the infusion is used for external use when:

• Angina, inflammation of the gums, 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 microclysters);
• Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eyes (for washing);
• Sweating of feet and hands (for rubbing);
• 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. Put in a water bath for half an hour, then cool and strain, squeezing out the remnants of raw materials. Take 2-3 times a day after meals for half a glass, preferably with the addition of honey.
• Infusion - flowers in the amount of 4 tbsp. pour into a thermos, add 200 ml of boiling water, cork and leave for 3 hours. Take the strained infusion 3-4 times a day in equal parts.

You can store the decoction and infusion for no more than 2 days in the refrigerator.

Chamomile tea

• Tea with a calming and carminative effect: take 3 parts of chamomile (flowers), 5 parts of cumin (seeds) and 2 parts of valerian (roots), mix. Pour two tablespoons of this mixture into 2 tbsp. boiling water, leave for about 20 minutes, strain. Take 100 ml in the morning and evening.
• Slimming Tea- for 200 ml of boiling water, take 1 tsp. dry 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 g of raw materials (the entire above-ground part) are poured with 2 liters of water and boiled for about 10 minutes, filtered and 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, skin peeling;
• Liver disease;
• Cracks in the heels;
• leg fatigue;
• After X-ray exposure.

Cream

Take 50 g of butter (low fat 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 of chamomile infusion. Mix everything thoroughly and pour into a glass jar. The cream will keep in the refrigerator for up to 6 months. Effective for:

• dry skin;
• Flaccidity of the skin and a decrease in turgor;
• Cracks in the skin, peeling;
• Irritations;
• Redness of the skin.

douching

1 tsp dry flowers are poured with boiling water in a volume of 200 ml, covered with a lid and insisted for half an hour, filtered. Collect the solution in a douche and gently bring vaginal douching over the bath daily at night for a course of 6-8 days. The introduction of liquid is carried out very slowly.

Shown at:

• Inflammatory processes without exacerbation;
• Thrush;
• cystitis;
• Nonspecific and specific vaginosis;
• Erosion of the cervix.

Douching is contraindicated:

• Women over 40 years of age (in women of this age group, a natural decrease in the moisture content of the mucous membranes occurs, and chamomile can provoke even greater dryness and irritation);
• During pregnancy;
• During the period of menstruation;
• In acute inflammatory diseases;
• In the first month after delivery, abortion, gynecological operations.

Tampons

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

The use of chamomile for cosmetic purposes

• To get rid of freckles (whitening the face), take 20 g of dried chamomile flowers, pour half a liter of boiling water, insist and strain, add half a liter of yogurt and juice from two lemons, mix. Make napkins out of gauze with a size corresponding to the area of ​​\u200b\u200bfreckles on the face, soak them with a solution and put on the skin for 1 hour. Wash off the rest of the product with cool water and lubricate the face with a fat cream. Make such masks 3 times a week.
• To eliminate redness and irritation of the skin of the face. 1 tbsp dry inflorescences of the plant pour a glass of boiling water, leave for about 1 hour, strain, add 1 tbsp. honey, stir. Moisten gauze pads in the solution and apply to problem areas of the skin, changing the pads as they dry for half an hour.
• Chamomile recipe for acne treatment: take 2 tbsp. dry chamomile flowers and 1 tbsp. dry, pour all 1 liter of boiling water, 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 dry and brittle hair. 4 tbsp flowers mix with 0.5 liters of boiling water and leave for half an hour, strain. Mix with egg yolk and apply the resulting solution to the entire length of the hair, leave for half an hour, then rinse well. Repeat twice or thrice a week for 1 month.

This solution has a beneficial side effect for blondes - it brightens hair and gives it a golden sheen.

Chamomile oil

aromatherapy

Without a sharp or exotic smell, 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 spend a 15-20-minute session, preferably in the evening.

Internal application

Taken mixed 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 (without exacerbation), menstrual irregularities and during menopause. Eliminates irritability, excitement, stabilizes the emotional background. Activates memory, positively affects mental activity.

Pregnant, lactating women and children under 6 years of age are not allowed to use its oil for internal use.

outdoor use

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

• allergic diseases (eczema, dermatitis);
• inflammation after sun exposure or thermal burns (at the healing stage);
• insect bites;
• poorly healing wounds, ulcers;
• acne;
• acne
• small wrinkles;
• rosacea;
• ingrown nail (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.

• Any cosmetic products are enriched with essential oil - creams, lotions at the rate of 3 drops of oil per 5 ml of product.
• Use the oil as a massage oil mixed with base oil (for example, 5 drops of chamomile oil per 10 ml of olive oil).
• To aromatize baths, 10 drops, previously diluted in the base (warm milk, honey), are enough.
• It goes 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 from the age of 1, diluting it in half with boiled water or buying special children's chamomile teas, where age norms are taken into account. 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 in pregnant women and is prescribed with caution to nursing mothers. If you have chronic diseases or are constantly taking life-saving medications, you should consult your doctor about the possibility of using chamomile preparations at the same time. With individual intolerance, the plant can not 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 plant intolerance.

External use can lead to allergic rashes, itching and hives in the presence of hypersensitivity.

Procurement 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 noted.

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

Dried raw materials can be used within 1 year, providing storage in clothes or paper bags in a dark and dry room. The plant has a rather strong specific smell, so you can not store raw materials next to products that absorb odors.

Release form

Chamomile is a part of many dietary supplements and herbal remedies, available in the form of:

• Dry raw materials (dry inflorescences, tea, herbal preparations);
• Liquid extract or tincture;
• Fat capsules with plant extract;
• Chamomile oil;
• As part of creams and ointments - chamomile extract.

Chamomile filter sachets	Chamomile flowers	Romazulin - liquid extract of chamomile	Chamomile oil extract

Chamomile pharmacy in fresh and dry form is familiar to almost everyone. We actively use it in the fight against inflammatory diseases and as a cosmetic product. We brew, insist, filter, etc.

I will not say that the preparation of infusions from dry herbs is a complex and time-consuming process, but recently I have found chamomile for myself in a more convenient form for use.

So, get acquainted - ROMAZULAN

What is romazulan?

Recently, I came across an article on the Internet about the use of pharmacy products in cosmetic care. Along with simple and well-known marigold tincture and hydrogen peroxide, there was also a mention of previously unknown drugs. One of them just became Romazulan.

Everything turned out to be very simple - behind this slightly strange name was hidden

Chamomile liquid extract

Solution for oral administration, local and external use

Compound

100 g of the finished product contains:

liquid extract of chamomile (44:100) 95.881 g

guaiazulene 37 mg

The extractant are:

concentrated ammonia solution (up to pH 8.0-8.5).

Excipients: polysorbate 80 (tween 80).

Let's analyze other obscure substances in the composition

Gvaizulen is an anti-inflammatory drug with an antioxidant and regenerating effect, reduces allergic reactions

Polysorbate 80 (Tween 80) - non-ionic surfactant (surfactant), is an emulsifier and solubilizer of fats in the composition of cosmetics for skin and hair care.

Appearance: packaging

Romazulan is in a pot-bellied bottle of dark transparent plastic,

with wide mouth and screw cap.

For dosage in small quantities, such containers are not very convenient, so I plan to pour part of the product into a bottle with a pipette or dropper as soon as they are free.

Additionally, the vial is placed in a cardboard box. Quite a standard view for medicines.

Available in 50 and 100 ml.

Appearance: texture and smell

Chamomile extract is a rich brown liquid.

The aroma is very rich, first of all, after opening, the smell of alcohol is felt.

In terms of its appearance and smell, romazulan most of all reminded me of the well-known calendula tincture.

When applied to the skin in its pure form, the liquid leaves a brown sticky speck.

Application

So we got to the most interesting, necessary and useful.

Due to its antiseptic properties, Romazulan can be used as a medicine in the treatment of many inflammatory diseases. Here is an excerpt from the instructions for its use:

Inside: in the complex therapy of gastritis, duodenitis, colitis, flatulence.

Externally: with inflammatory skin diseases (cracks, insect bites).

Local: with inflammatory diseases of the mucous membrane of the oral cavity and pharynx, vaginitis.

Actually, this is its direct purpose, but I will not dwell on this in detail, because. The medicinal properties of the drug were not tested on myself.

But the use for other purposes - for cosmetic purposes, we will analyze in more detail

Most of the recipes below are suitable mainly for oily, combination and breakout-prone skin, but there are also a few universal recipes.

Application in its purest form

I apply pointwise on pimples, it is better to do this at night, because. in its pure form, romazulan leaves brown spots on the skin, which disappear after a couple of hours.

This method allows you to quickly remove redness and reduce the size of inflammation. In the morning, there will be almost no trace of a small pimple.

Mask

2 teaspoons cosmetic clay

0.5 - 1 teaspoon of romazulan.

Adding romazulan to clay

dilute with water or a decoction of chamomile to a state of thin sour cream

Apply to face and leave to dry completely.

Tonic

1 teaspoon romazulan

1 teaspoon calendula tincture

0.5 teaspoon aloe vera concentrate

50 ml of boiled or mineral water.

We mix all the components, pour into a convenient bottle and store in the refrigerator, but not for very long, after 3 days it is better to make a new one.

I put the toner in a spray bottle, and when using it on my face, I spray the tonic onto a cotton pad.

I spray on the body directly from the bottle, this tonic is perfect as a sedative after epilation.

Body and face cleansing

For the body: add 0.5 teaspoons to shower gel

For the face: a few drops in a gel or foam cleanser

Enrichment creams

I add a couple of drops to my face cream (mostly at night). This is where the dropper bottle comes in handy.

For legs

Add 1-2 teaspoons to foot baths. Good for cracked feet.

I didn’t use it for hair because of the alcohol in the composition, here a decoction of chamomile copes much better.

I think that even more ways to use romazulan for cosmetic purposes can be found, and I will definitely use this drug for its intended purpose.

"Extractum" in Latin means extract, extract. An extract is a pharmaceutical preparation obtained by extracting biologically active substances from raw materials of plant origin. Plants contain a huge supply of useful, healing properties and substances. At present, the task in obtaining plant extracts is to preserve as much as possible in them all the medicinal properties of the original products.

The quantity and quality of nutrients will depend mainly on the plant from which they are extracted. Secondly, from the method by which it is produced. Depending on the method of manufacture, extracts should be divided into the following groups:

• water (liquid),
• alcohol,
• water-alcohol,
• glycerin,
• water-glycerin,
• propylene glycol,
• oil,
• CO 2 - extracts,
• dry.

In pharmaceuticals, an extract is a drug substance obtained by extraction. Extracts are dry and liquid.

Dry extracts consist of medicinal plants that have been processed (purified and dried) at low temperatures. With this method, the greatest amount of microelements, vitamins and other useful properties of plants is preserved.

Compared to most types of extracts, the water-glycerin extract obtained by an innovative method of electropulse plasma-dynamic extraction retains all the beneficial characteristics of a medicinal plant. The modern process takes place without heating the mixture, so this method is gentle, it does not destroy the biological activity of the substance when exposed to cytoplasmic membranes.

The impact on the biomass of raw materials by this method makes it possible to increase the percentage of biologically active substances by 30-40% compared to the traditional extraction method.

The use of pulsed electrical discharges during electrodynamic extraction guarantees the safety of biologically active substances, and their extraction is close to 90% of the content in plant materials.

In water-glycerin extracts, a greater number of useful properties of plants are preserved than when using classical extraction methods.
Glycerin is a trihydric alcohol, which is a viscous, transparent, viscous and colorless odorless liquid. Glycerin has the property of hygroscopy. Thanks to this property, glycerin is one of the best moisturizers, which also strengthens the protective layer of the skin.

Water-glycerin extracts contain only water, herbs and glycerin. They are ready to use without additional processing and can be used even for the delicate skin of babies from the first months of their life.

Lotions, masks, baby creams, shampoos - this is an incomplete list of where herbal extracts can be used.

The variety of properties of plants and herbs is due to their useful components that have a positive healing effect.

Chamomile

Chamomile is no exception. Since ancient times, it has been used in scientific, folk medicine and to this day is one of the most popular medicinal plants. Essential oil (chamomile oil) is isolated from the inflorescence of this plant, which is widely used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetology. In its composition, the most valuable substance is chamazulene, which has anti-inflammatory, sedative and anesthetic properties. Chamazulene (C 14 H 16) is a thick blue liquid, is the most valuable substance and makes up 6%.

Water-glycerin extract of chamomile is obtained from the inflorescences of the plant by the method of electropulse plasma-dynamic extraction, in which active substances are extracted from the plant. The result is a yellow-green liquid with a characteristic aroma of chamomile.

The flowers contain essential oil, derivatives of quercetin, apigenin, luteolin, flavonoids, coumarins, polyin compounds, polysaccharides. The raw materials (flowers) are used to obtain essential oils and to produce extracts intended for medical and cosmetic purposes.

Chamomile water-glycerine extract is used in the production of cosmetics as a raw material, which is part of children's cosmetics, lotions and creams for delicate sensitive skin, hand and foot creams, shampoos and balms, eye care products.

Water-glycerin extract of chamomile is considered to be a wonderful hypoallergenic remedy. It should be used for skin diseases, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis.

Vitamins A, B, C, which are part of the chamomile extract, are indispensable both in cosmetology and for home use. It is even impossible to imagine a hand cream that does not contain a chamomile component. Chamomile extract soothes and softens the skin. The unique healing properties of chamomile inspired us to use it in the form of a water-glycerin chamomile extract and for a children's cosmetic line. Shampoos, baby creams, lotions for children are based on the healing, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties of this plant.

Children's cosmetics, which include a water-glycerin extract of chamomile, have a beneficial moisturizing, softening effect on the child's skin, nourish and soothe the baby's skin, and also help to avoid diaper rash and peeling.

Another most invaluable property of chamomile extract is its compatibility with other medicinal plants, such as aloe vera, calendula, ginseng, witch hazel and others.
When using cosmetics, which include chamomile water-glycerin extract, you and your children will always have healthy, radiant skin.

Pharmacy chamomile is a medicinal plant that everyone knows about. Since ancient times, healers and healers have used it to calm a person with nervous disorders or restore strength after a serious illness.

Chamomile inflorescences contain: essential oils, chamazulene, matrikarin, acrylic and ascorbic acid, sitosterol, coumarin, carotene, bisabolol, ketoalcohol. Also, the plant is rich in cadmium, copper, zinc, iron, magnesium. All of the above substances form the basis of the chemical composition of the pharmaceutical plant and explain its widespread use.

Benefits of chamomile tea

Chamomile decoction is used for most diseases. It can be useful for:

Gastrointestinal and colds;
diarrhea or constipation;
convulsions;
angina or SARS;
various inflammations;
enteritis;
gastritis;
menstrual bleeding;
flatulence;
disorders of the nervous system;
sleep disorders.

Baths with a decoction of this plant will help relieve skin rashes, reduce allergies and itching. With gout, eczema and children's scrofula, they become indispensable.

Today, even qualified pediatricians agree on the benefits of bathing newborn babies in chamomile tea. There is nothing difficult in preparing an anti-inflammatory broth:

It is necessary to boil the flowers of the plant, filled with water, over low heat in a water bath. For this, a tablespoon of chopped chamomile is taken and poured into a glass of boiling water, then brought to a white key and kept in this form for 5 to 30 minutes. You can't boil! Chamazulen will fly away! Store the decoction (water extract) in the refrigerator for no more than 3 days.

Camomile tea

With tonsillitis, SARS and fungal diseases of the oral cavity, experts recommend gargling with an infusion of chamomile flowers. In the form of lotions, the plant is used for excessive sweating, boils and hemorrhoidal bumps.

To prepare the infusion, a tablespoon of chopped chamomile is poured with a quarter liter of boiling water and infused until all the flowers settle to the bottom of the vessel. You can insulate the container by wrapping it in a towel or do it all in a thermos.

If you want to get a stronger infusion, you should increase the number of flowers and reduce the amount of water. If necessary, a concentrated broth can be diluted with water.

The water infusion is stored in the refrigerator for no longer than 3 days.

How to prepare and use chamomile extract?

Chamomile extract is obtained by water extraction. It contains all the valuable components of the plant mentioned above. In the case of water, we are talking about a water decoction of which we have already spoken.
You can also get an oil extract.

The recipe for chamomile oil extract has been known to us from the chronicles since ancient Greece. There are two ways to prepare an oil extract:

To obtain this dosage form in a hot way, dry chamomile must be thoroughly crushed, put into a bowl, poured in a ratio of 1: 2 with any vegetable oil (sunflower, olive, almond) and put in a water bath. After two hours of preparation, the extract is cooled, filtered and poured into a container for further storage.

The cold process of preparing the extract is longer, but it makes it possible to preserve the value of almost all biologically active substances. Pour dry chopped chamomile into a glass jar, then pour it with vegetable oil in a ratio of 1: 2 and let it brew in a dark place at room temperature for 10-15 days.

The essential extract fights a range of disease-causing organisms and restores the immune system. It is used for colds as an antipyretic and anti-febrile agent.

Compresses from chamomile extracts heal wounds of any severity, ranging from minor skin irritations to severe eczema. To do this, the extract is heated to 45⁰, after which a gauze napkin is impregnated with it and applied to the sore spot until it cools. The course of treatment is always different, but not more than 20 sessions.

Chamomile tincture: method of preparation and use

Chamomile tincture is a liquid dosage form that is made using alcohol. Its advantage is that it retains its medicinal properties for a long time.

For self-preparation of tincture, you will need vodka or cognac. The flowers of the medicinal plant are finely chopped, poured into a glass bottle and poured with extracting liquid in a ratio of 1:5. Infuse the product in a dark, warm place at room temperature for about a week.

At the end of the process, the future tincture is filtered and the raw material is squeezed out. Properly prepared medicine will have a transparent appearance, and smell like chamomile.

For diseases of the mucous membrane of the mouth and eyes, ulcers and wounds, chamomile tincture is used externally. For washing and rinsing, it is diluted with water in a ratio of 1:8. With cataracts of the stomach and intestines, respiratory diseases, the tincture is used orally.

The use of tincture as a face lotion for acne, boils and pimples is very effective.

Store the tincture in the refrigerator until use.

Treatment must be safe!

In order for chamomile to be beneficial, its use must be treated wisely and used only after consulting a family doctor. With dosage forms of chamomile, you need to be careful for women with heavy menstruation, pregnant women and people prone to diarrhea or constipation.

Important to remember:

Medicinal raw materials, extracts and tinctures from chamomile are best bought at a pharmacy;
when self-harvesting, it is necessary to take into account the ecology of the area;
each organism is individual, therefore, with an uncharacteristic reaction to taking chamomile preparations, you should contact your pediatrician.

With a reasonable approach, chamomile is an indispensable assistant not only for the treatment of many diseases, but also for their avoidance. It is necessary to use decoctions, extracts and tinctures only if necessary, because chamomile, although harmless, is still a medicinal plant.

Chamomile is a modest and delicate flower, especially valued by doctors and cosmetologists. The healing properties of chamomile have been well known since ancient times, and, thanks to its mild action, preparations based on it are great not only for adults, but also for the smallest children.

The composition and properties of chamomile

For medicinal and cosmetic purposes, chamomile inflorescences are used, the chemical composition of which is incredibly rich in healing substances. Chamomile contains essential oils, mucus and resins, carotenoids, coumarins, organic acids, flavonoids, glycosides, phytosterol, triterpene alcohols, choline, as well as vitamins B1, B2 and carotene.

Chamomile has a strong bactericidal, anti-inflammatory and soothing effect, and also stimulates blood circulation. These properties have made chamomile an indispensable remedy in the treatment of various inflammatory conditions, ranging from skin irritation to eczema.

In addition, chamomile intensively nourishes and moisturizes the skin, whitens and fights pigmentation, smoothes wrinkles and softens the skin. Chamomile-based preparations are recommended for the treatment of weakened hair, care for problematic, dry and sensitive skin. Chamomile-based preparations are great for daily care of the delicate skin of babies.

Chamomile in cosmetology

Chamomile is one of the most affordable and inexpensive cosmetics, while it can safely be called a miraculous elixir of beauty, youth and health. Chamomile-based preparations are great for skin care of any type, they are indispensable for baby skin care and aging skin care. Chamomile in the composition of cosmetics:

• Moisturizes and nourishes the skin;
• Whitens the skin and fights pigmentation;
• Soothes and regenerates the skin;
• Stimulates skin regeneration;
• Fights cellulite and smoothes scars on the skin;
• Treats acne and acne;
• Rejuvenates and gives the skin freshness;
• Improves complexion and softens the skin;
• Normalizes metabolic processes and the work of the sebaceous glands;
• Relieves tension and improves blood microcirculation;
• Gently cares for the scalp and hair;
• Softens hair and gives them a healthy shine.

In modern cosmetology, chamomile extract, fatty oil and essential oil are widely used. Moreover, chamomile oils are used not only as part of cosmetics, but also in their pure form. Chamomile extract and oils can be found in a wide variety of cosmetic products, ranging from creams and masks to shampoos and toothpastes.