Chamomile or common chamomile
(A chamaemelum nobile, sin. Anthemis nobilis) is a perennial herb of the Asteraceae family, native to Europe.
Ancient Mexicans used chamomile to treat digestive disorders such as vomiting, gastritis, dysentery, indigestion, colic, bile, and stomach infection. In the states of central and Mexico the cooking of the flowers of Manzanilla is ingested as tea to calm stomach pains.
The same cooking of chamomile, but cold and externally used serves for eye conditions such as inflammation, irritation, tiredness and conjunctivitis; Chamomilla is also recommended to calm colic of menstruation.
It has been used in other parts of the country for colds, coughs, asthma, bronchitis and for nose washes. Chamomile is also said to be a good remedy for eliminating acne, dehydration, rheumatism; Lighten the hair and wash surface wounds. Grass that measures of 20 to 50 cm of height.
The leaves of chamomile are divided into several parts that resemble a fine lace and its flowers are yellow and white. It is an introduced species of Europe and Asia, adapted to warm, warm, semicálidos, semisecos and temperate climates.
Chamomile is grown in orchards; Grows in all fields and is associated with deciduous and subcaducifolia tropical forests, thorny forests, mountainous mesophyll and mixed oak and pine
The best-known medicinal property of chamomile is that which is linked to the relief of any condition of the organs of the digestive system. It is especially good for improving digestion, favoring the expulsion of intestinal gases, relieving stomach pains, avoiding nausea or vomiting and for the treatment of other ailments such as colic, gastritis, gastric ulcers, etc.
This is due to the ability of chamomile to act as a muscle relaxant and its anti-inflammatory power which can help reduce inflammation of the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestine. It is also effective in relieving flatulence or gas accumulating in the gastrointestinal tract and, in turn, preventing vomiting.
On the other hand, taking an infusion of chamomile is very beneficial for those who suffer from nervousness and insomnia. Its sedative properties are gentle but help alleviate some of the symptoms caused by depression or stress. In this way, this medicinal herb will help you to fall asleep more easily and, therefore, is among the best infusions to sleep.
Chamomile also helps to lower high cholesterol levels, as containing vitamin choline favors the elimination of fats from the blood. For this reason, it is recommended that people with cholesterol problems take at least two cups daily of this infusion to regulate it and place it within normal cholesterol levels. They will also need to follow a proper diet and avoid all those foods that are harmful to cholesterol.
Another of the most popular medicinal properties of chamomile is the one that helps relieve the menstrual cramps as well as the spasms that can occur in the days before menstruation. This fact is because the camomile has estrogenic action, the hormones proper to the woman, as well as its calming power.
Thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, chamomile is a very good herb to cure eye conditions or diseases such as conjunctivitis, styes, tired eyes, myopia, etc. It is also ideal for reducing joint pain and using it as a mouthwash to relieve toothaches or cure mouth sores.
Chamomile can also be used to treat skin and hair. Chamomile-based moisturizers and face creams help eliminate skin impurities and treat irritations.
On the other hand, it contains properties that act against itching of the scalp, the scaling and, in addition, leaves a special shine in the hair.
Thus, although you can find chamomile in any natural products store or even in the supermarket, we recommend that you choose to plant it yourself in order to take full advantage of its medicinal properties. In this way, you will only have to follow the steps that we explained in our article on how to grow chamomile and then dry its flowers to be able to infuse it.
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