Camomile or Chamomile

Camomile or Chamomile

Camomile or Chamomile 

Is an herb that usually grows wild, and exist in its genre three different varieties. Species of common and Roman chamomile are characterized by small white flowers, unlike the dog chamomile. The first two have many uses in medicine and perfume, while the third is used as a component of some poisons used in fumigation. It easily adapts to almost any condition, although it is native to the subtropical regions of Europe and Asia. Its flowers, very characteristics are similar to a very small, very small and fragile white petals daisy and have a predominant yellow center. They are generally very aromatic flowers with a pungent flavor, and usually appear in spring. Its stem can reach half a meter tall, and is herbaceous and erect carriage.

Their teas are used worldwide, either to take them as a drink, apply on the skin, hair and even for use as a mouthwash. There are many benefits that this herb for health, unComo tell you exactly what the medicinal properties of chamomile are.

Benefits of Manzanilla

To prepare an infusion correctly: To achieve maximize the properties of this plant fresh consumption is recommended. It is prepared in the form of hot tea with 10 grams of flowers or branches per liter of water, making sure that cooking herbs not excessive and covering the container where the preparation is carried out as evaporation can subtract capacity of its properties . Sweeten with honey is recommended for both flavors complement each other well.

Rheumatism, cramps and nervousness: Drink a cup of chamomile tea. It is a wonderful anxiolytic.

To calm overexcited, nervous or malgeniados children: In a bowl with half a liter of water add 4 teaspoons of dried chamomile and let stand with the lid on, after that pour the tea into the tub.

Stomach aches, menstrual cramps: Drink a cup of chamomile tea and put poultices on the same floor on his stomach. The same preparation works effectively to expel intestinal gases.

Fever: chard shredded bark with mallow and chamomile is helpful in febrile states of the organism.

Asthma: In infusion, mix peppermint and chamomile in equal proportions. Taking it for asthmatics access.

Chamomile can also serve for skin care and hair. And nourishing facial chamomile-based creams help remove impurities from the skin and to treat irritations.

On the other hand, it contains properties that act against itching of the scalp, flaking and also leaves a twinkle in her hair.

Contraindications

May cause slight irritation in some people dela skin and other symptoms of allergies usually minor, but can be complicated in some cases. It is advisable to check the degree of sensitivity you have to this plant.