The benefits and harms of chamomile when taken internally and externally

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The benefits of chamomile decoction for the stomach and intestines

A small flower with white petals is used by lovers for fortune telling.
Its decoctions and infusions bring significantly greater benefits in the treatment of various diseases. Calming pain and relieving inflammation, chamomile for the stomach and intestines is taken orally.
Skin inflammations, wounds and rashes are treated externally with compresses and rubbing. To restore hair shine, rinse your head with a decoction of the flower. Chamomile tea is gentle and safe. In small doses it is suitable for infants. Relieves bloating and colic.

Composition of the folk remedy

When making a decoction, water absorbs most of the beneficial components of chamomile. In contrast to the decorative variety of the flower, the plant received its name for its rich composition and beneficial properties. This is a whole bunch of medicines in small, discreet flowers with a pleasant aroma. Chamomile essential oil contains 40 components. In addition, it contains acids:

Ascorbic acid is a source of energy and vitamin C. Nicotinic acid activates blood movement and saturates it with oxygen. Salicylic anti-inflammatory. For the treatment of stomach and intestinal diseases, chamomile is valuable for:

Slime.
Pectin.
Glycoside.
Tannins.
Wax.
Sahara.

Pharmaceutical chamomile for the stomach

Contained in the decoction strengthens the body, nourishes cells and relieves inflammation:

Choline.
Gum.
Polysaccharide.
Carotene.
Organic acids.
Fats.
Amino acids.
Dioxycoumarin.
Phytosterol.
Flavonoids.
Quercetin.

Chamomile differs from decorative chamomile in its strong aroma. Small white petals are slightly lowered, the yellow center is convex.

Medicinal properties of chamomile

With its rich composition, chamomile can replace half of pharmaceutical drugs. It is widely used in the treatment of many diseases. Her actions use:

Sedative for stress.
Pain relief.
Reducing swelling.
Restoration of the mucous membrane.
Choleretic.
Relieving spasms.
Improved blood circulation.
Wound healing.

Chamomile will cure insomnia and soothe toothache. Wounds treated with a decoction heal faster and do not fester. Widely used in gynecology.

Effect on the body

This plant contains many vitamins, minerals and trace elements that have a positive effect on the human body. Due to its rich composition of benefits, in some cases it replaces medications from the pharmacy. That is why it is so often used to treat many ailments. It is used as:

analgesic, sedative, choleretic agent;
means for regeneration of the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines;
healing drug;
blood circulation stimulant.

This plant can temporarily relieve toothache or cure insomnia. If you treat a wound with chamomile decoction, it will heal much faster.

Decoction for the treatment of stomach diseases

Chamomile is used internally from the stomach and intestines: decoctions and teas. Its composition contains useful components that, when they enter the stomach and intestines:

Envelop the walls.
Relieves inflammation.
Heals wounds and ulcers.
Reduces the fermentation process.
Activate the secretion of secretions by the digestive glands.
Eliminate gas formation.
Relieves spasm.
Relieves pain and colic.
They establish peristalsis.

Take chamomile decoction to treat gastritis and stomach ulcers. The medicinal flower promotes the healing of erosions and ulcers. Mucus envelops the walls, restoring the damaged protective film of the stomach. Inflammation is relieved. Processed food is not retained and is excreted into the intestines. Fermentation stops and bloating and associated colic go away. Chamomile decoction is recommended to be given to children when babies have stomach pain and to do cleansing enemas in case of constipation and bloating.

Chamomile decoction is taken for gastrointestinal disorders and poisoning. Toxins are removed from the body. Fermentation stops. Tannins improve normal bowel function. For severe diarrhea, you can add yarrow or oak bark to chamomile when making a decoction.

Use for gastritis

In most cases, with this illness, a chamomile decoction is prepared for the stomach and intestines. How to take it correctly to get rid of gastritis? This medicinal drink is great for treating various forms of this disease. For chronic hypoacid gastritis caused by a deficiency in the production of hydrochloric acid, a decoction of flowers helps to normalize the secretion of gastric juice. Chamomile is also used to treat the hyperacid form. In this case, the flower acts as an antacid that changes the pH of the stomach and reduces the acid concentration.

When the pathology is accompanied by dyspeptic syndrome, chamomile tea helps cleanse the body of pathogenic microorganisms. To achieve the best results in the treatment of diseases of the digestive tract, this plant is combined with other medicinal herbs. To treat gastritis, folk healers often use yarrow and St. John's wort. A powerful herbal mixture of these plants eliminates many symptoms of the disease:

nausea;
burping;
pain in the abdomen;
heartburn.

To get a medicinal drink for gastritis, you need to mix St. John's wort, yarrow and chamomile inflorescences, maintaining a ratio of 1: 1: 4. Then 5 grams of the resulting mixture should be poured into 200 ml of boiling water and left for half an hour. For medicinal purposes, the drug is drunk before meals in the morning, at lunch and in the evening. As a rule, more chamomile is added to all recipes, as it enhances the healing qualities of other plants.

How to take chamomile decoction

The decoction is made by boiling the flowers for 15 – 20 minutes over low heat. Then turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool gradually. At this time, some of the components will also pass into the water. After this you need to strain it. Drink the clean liquid warm. The dosage and time of administration depend on the disease. An upset stomach can be treated with chamomile infusion, prepared over low heat or in a thermos. You need to fill the flowers and pour boiling water in a ratio of 5 grams per 500 ml. Keep in a thermos for 3 hours and strain. Take the decoction warm in a glass or a liter throughout the day. To enhance the effect, especially in case of poisoning, it is advisable to do an enema with the addition of chamomile.

Wax softens the walls and increases their permeability. Beneficial substances are absorbed and carried by amino acids throughout the cells. Toxins are washed out and removed. Fermentation of leftover food and gas formation stops. Chamomile relieves pain and relieves spasms. As a result, colic goes away.

Chamomile and mint tea is prepared for children:

1 teaspoon chamomile.
A pinch of dry mint.
200 – 250 ml boiling water.

How to make chamomile decoction at home

Place everything in a glass or ceramic container, cover and let stand until cool, about an hour. Warm tea should be divided into 5 doses throughout the day. Chamomile for gastritis and stomach ulcers:

Relieves inflammation.
Promotes wound healing.
Flushes the stomach, removing remnants of processed food.
Eliminates fermentation and bloating.

It is recommended to drink tea 3 times a day before meals 30 minutes. The drink should be warm, approximately 30 - 35 degrees, without sugar. You can add a teaspoon of honey for taste. After this, it is advisable to lie on your side so that the surface of the walls inside is completely irrigated with tea or decoction. For erosive gastritis with low acidity, you should discuss taking chamomile with your doctor. Once inside, chamomile relieves inflammation and kills bacteria, including Hilobacter Pylori, which causes stomach disease. Mucus envelops the walls, creating additional protection. Amino acids and trace elements accelerate cell regeneration and enzyme reproduction. Food is processed faster after drinking chamomile tea.

Hair rinsing

Boil a tablespoon of chamomile in a glass of boiling water for ten minutes. Remove from heat, leave for 20 minutes, strain through several layers of gauze and squeeze lightly. Dilute the resulting decoction in a liter of water, add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and rinse your hair after washing. When you rinse your hair with chamomile, it becomes shiny, soft, and dandruff disappears.

For oily seborrhea

Pour two tablespoons of flowers into a liter of water and boil for 5 minutes over low heat. Rinse your hair with the resulting decoction after each wash.

Contraindications to the use of chamomile decoction

Depending on the nature of health problems, decoction and tea are drunk from 10 days to a month. Then you need to take a break. With prolonged use, chamomile causes addiction to the body and gradually the effectiveness of its action decreases and disappears completely. The pauses between courses are approximately equal in duration to the time of taking the medicinal flower. People who are allergic to the flower or its components should not drink chamomile tea. In case of hypoacid gastritis - with low and zero acidity, the use of traditional medicine must be coordinated with a doctor. During an exacerbation and the first phase of active treatment, you should not take herbal decoctions. During the period of remission, you should monitor the body's reaction. When appearing:

Nausea.
Vomiting.
Aching pain in the stomach area.
Heaviness.
Nervousness.
Dizziness.

You should stop drinking chamomile and get examined. You should not drink chamomile at the same time as alcohol and certain medications:

Blood thinners.
Sedative.
Aspirin.

Experts do not recommend drinking chamomile drinks to pregnant women or those planning to conceive a child. Children can use chamomile infusions externally when bathing to relieve inflammation, remove rashes due to diathesis, and heal skin inflammation. Internally, infants should be given tea only with the permission of the pediatrician and do not violate the dosage and duration of administration. Chamomile has a gentle effect on the stomach, but can wash out microflora from the intestines of a fragile organism.

Who is not recommended to take it?

Drinking chamomile tea is not recommended for those who are allergic to this plant. If you have been diagnosed with hypoacid gastritis with zero or low acidity, then each traditional medicine must be agreed with a doctor. If the treatment phase for stomach diseases is in full swing, drinking herbal infusions is prohibited. If remission is observed, it is necessary to monitor the body's reaction.

You should stop drinking chamomile if you experience nausea, aching pain in the stomach, vomiting, nervousness, heaviness in the stomach and dizziness. After stopping treatment, you should undergo examination. Do not take chamomile with alcohol. You cannot drink decoctions and infusions with blood-thinning and sedatives.

Chamomile is very gentle on the stomach, however, in infants it can wash out the intestinal microflora.

Doctors do not recommend drinking chamomile to pregnant women or those who are planning to conceive. Young children can be bathed in decoctions to relieve diathesis rashes and inflammatory processes. Infants can be given the infusion only after consultation with a pediatrician. It is forbidden to violate the frequency of administration and dosage.

Remember that chamomile can be very helpful for stomach pain. However, if you experience constant spasms, pain and disturbances in the gastrointestinal tract, you should consult a specialist for help. Otherwise, you will constantly relieve pain, and the serious problem will get worse.

If you have serious problems, consult your doctor before taking the infusion or decoction. It is also a good idea to consult a doctor before taking various herbs if you are pregnant. So, you can definitely protect yourself from the negative consequences of taking it.

Chamomile decoction for the intestines and stomach

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Composition and beneficial properties of chamomile

Since ancient times, it has been used to eliminate a wide variety of diseases. All this is due to the presence of a large number of useful substances in it. Among them, the most miraculous are considered:

vitamins;
macro and microelements;
flavonoids;
minerals and others.

How to use chamomile for the stomach and intestines

There are various options for preparing funds. Tea is considered the most common. It is important to know how to brew it correctly. Only such a remedy will retain a large amount of useful substances and have a positive effect on the patient.

Chamomile tea

How to brew tea correctly? Pour a few tablespoons of the dry plant into a container and pour boiling water over it. The calculation is 1 tbsp. l. per 100 ml. Let stand for 15-20 minutes. Then drink warm in small sips. This must be done in a position - lying on your side. If desired, you can add a teaspoon of honey to it. This herbal tea will be useful for cholecystitis and other ailments.

For colitis

To eliminate colitis, it is recommended to take a decoction. To prepare it you will need:

Place the enamel bowl with the contents in a water bath and keep there for about half an hour. Then let it cool and stand for the same amount of time. Strain and add clean water to a volume of 350 ml. Drink 1/3 glass after meals.

If your stomach hurts

For flatulence and stomach pain, the following substance should be used. For him it is worth taking:

Combine everything and leave for 30 minutes. Drink the prepared amount of the substance 2 times a day after meals.

For problems with gall

To eliminate problems with the gall and pancreas, it is recommended to use a liquid extract of the plant. It can be purchased ready-made at the pharmacy. It is recommended to take it 5 ml diluted in 100 ml of water. Repeat the intake 2-4 times a day 15 minutes before eating.

Against gastritis and pancreatitis

For pancreatitis and gastritis, it is worth resorting to this scheme. The decoction and infusion are drunk only warm. This should be done ½ glass 20 minutes before meals. And chamomile tea - a glass three times a day, also before meals. Under no circumstances should you do this while it’s hot, as you can burn your mouth and throat.

For bloating in the intestines

You can eliminate bloating with the help of a certain collection. To prepare it, take in the same quantity:

Chamomile in cosmetology

Anti-wrinkle cream with chamomile

Pour a tablespoon of dried inflorescences with half a glass of boiling water. Dissolve two teaspoons of honey and a teaspoon of glycerin in the resulting infusion and leave for an hour in a sealed container. Then melt three teaspoons of butter in a water bath and add three teaspoons of vegetable oil. Add two yolks to the resulting mixture and grind, adding chamomile infusion with honey and glycerin. Mix well, add two tablespoons of camphor alcohol and stir until completely cooled. Keep refrigerated. Use as a night cream and for masks.

Mask for acne and pimples

Mix three tablespoons of crushed flowers with a small amount of hot water until a paste is obtained. Apply evenly onto a clean cloth and apply to previously cleansed skin for 20 minutes, cover with a towel on top. Rinse with warm water and lubricate the skin with any nourishing cream.

Dear readers! I sincerely hope that I was able to talk in detail about the medicinal properties of chamomile and contraindications to its use. Why did I pay so much attention to the dangers of the plant? Because many people consider chamomile to be completely harmless and drink its decoction to excess. You need to be treated with the plant, but you also need to follow the dosage. To avoid symptoms of intoxication and the harmful effects of chamomile, take its infusions and decoctions in courses, preferably no more than 21 days. If you drink teas with chamomile, the treatment can be extended longer. Stick to the time limits specified in the recipes.

Health to everyone!

With love, Irina Lirnetskaya

Unique properties of chamomile

Chamomile is an essential component of most folk medicines. It contains many substances that improve the functioning of all body systems. This flower can serve as an alternative to expensive pharmaceutical drugs. It is used for the following purposes:

pain relief;
normalization of the nervous system;
restoration of the mucosa;
reduction of swelling;
improved blood circulation;
healing of small wounds;
fight against insomnia;
relief from toothaches;
improving the functioning of the liver and gallbladder;
treatment of gynecological diseases.

Most often, the plant is used for problems with the stomach and intestines.

Impact on the gastrointestinal tract:

envelops the walls of the stomach;
heals ulcers;
prevents inflammatory processes;
eliminates gas formation;
relieves colic;
relieves spasm;
improves peristalsis.

The use of chamomile for gastrointestinal problems

Flowers and leaves are often used in folk medicine. Various healing tinctures are made from them, decoctions and balms are prepared. If you use them correctly, you can quickly get rid of gastrointestinal problems and prevent side effects.

For diarrhea

Chamomile for diarrhea is used in the form of a decoction or infusion.

A decoction is prepared from the flowers of the plant, which have previously been dried and crushed. Procedure:

Mix 2 tbsp in a bowl. l. vegetable raw materials and 1 liter of water.
The container is placed in a water bath.
After boiling, the liquid is timed for 15 minutes.
The finished broth is filtered and cooled to room temperature.

An infusion for diarrhea is prepared according to the same principle as a decoction. After cooking is complete, cover the mixture with a lid and leave for 4 hours. After this, the product is filtered and bottled.

Daily value (in tbsp.):

up to 1 year - 4;
1-3 years - 6;
3-6 years - 8;
6-12 years old - 12;
from 12 years old - 18.

If desired, you can combine chamomile with other plants (for example, mint). This combination will make the drink more tasty and healthy.

For the stomach and intestines

Chamomile is the most useful plant for the intestines and stomach; many diseases are treated with it:

Gastritis. Chamomile is effective not only at the initial stage of this disease, but also in its chronic forms. For treatment use tea, infusion or decoction. They are prepared from 2 tbsp. l. vegetable raw materials and 1 liter of water. The healing liquid is drunk warm, 100 ml 3 times a day. It is best to consume it 20 minutes before meals. Take 1 glass of tea on an empty stomach 3 times a day.
Heartburn. To get rid of this problem, use an infusion made from chamomile flowers and a mixture of herbs (St. John's wort, plantain, etc.). To prepare it, take 1 tbsp. l. herbal mixture and half the amount of dried chamomile. Pour the plant ingredients into 1 cup of boiling water, cover with a lid and leave for at least 15 minutes. The finished product is drunk before meals, 1 tbsp. l. 3 times a day. The maximum duration of treatment is 3 weeks.
Ulcer of the stomach and duodenum. In this case, chamomile is used to relieve pain that is characteristic of this pathology. A healing infusion is prepared from the flowers. To do this, pour 200 ml of boiling water into 10 g of flowers. Cover the container with a lid and leave for 10 minutes. The mixture is filtered and drunk 30 minutes before meals. The daily norm of this folk remedy is 1.5 glasses. If no improvement is visible after a month, then you should stop taking this medicine.
Colitis. This common disease occurs due to poor diet or problems with the digestive system. To treat it, a decoction of the plant’s flowers is used, which is prepared in the traditional way. Take 0.5 cups 3 times a day. The treatment period should not exceed 2 months.
Spasms caused by inflammatory processes. A decoction of dried chamomile will help eliminate this problem. To prepare an effective product, mix 2 tbsp in a saucepan. l. vegetable raw materials with 1 liter of water. Cook over low heat for 15 minutes after boiling. The finished product is taken 3 times a day, 1 glass. The course of treatment lasts until the spasms get rid of. If this does not happen after 1 week, then you should stop taking the decoction.

Unconfirmed effects of the product

It is also useful to read: Is it possible to give chamomile to infants?

In folk medicine, chamomile is used to treat a variety of diseases, but its effectiveness is often overestimated, and the appropriateness of its use is questionable.

According to reviews, due to its antispasmodic and mild anticoagulant effects, chamomile stimulates menstruation. It is recommended for drinking in case of cycle disorders and scanty discharge. However, the World Health Organization Monograph on selected medicinal plants states that this property of the drug has not been confirmed in any way.

Due to its anticoagulant effect, chamomile is not recommended for use when taking pharmaceutical blood anticoagulants: their synergistic effect can lead to unwanted side effects.

Men are advised to use chamomile to treat hemorrhoids and chronic specific prostatitis. Traditional healers recommend making microenemas with a decoction of inflorescences. The effectiveness of the product in this case is only assumed, since there is no information about it in the scientific literature.

The properties of the medicinal plant, such as immunostimulating and antiviral, also have no scientific proof. As for antibacterial and antioxidant effects, they are very weak. In a test tube with chamomile extract, many pathogenic and opportunistic bacteria die, but how effectively chamomile preparations suppress bacterial infection in the tissues of a living organism has not been tested.

Chamomile preparations are often used to induce vomiting. However, their therapeutic effect in this case is limited: chamomile does not have the same predictable effect that similar remedies (for example, salt water) provide, but the side effects of taking it can significantly complicate the condition of a poisoned person who requires vomiting

Quite often, chamomile decoction is recommended to be used for inhalation for diseases of the respiratory system. Such recommendations are also present in some reference books of traditional medicine. At the same time, the WHO monograph explains that this procedure only helps to reduce the symptoms of colds, but does not treat them and does not weaken inflammatory processes. In addition, such inhalations can sometimes be dangerous and cause harm to health.

It is advisable to discuss the use of chamomile with a qualified physician. It is not advisable to use the product to obtain effects that have not been scientifically proven. This can be dangerous due to the risk of side effects from the drug and the development of the underlying disease if it is not treated properly.

How to treat the stomach and intestines with chamomile

For people with gastrointestinal problems, chamomile is very useful for the stomach and intestines. Treatment with folk remedies should not become a replacement for traditional therapy, that is, you should not refuse medications, especially if we are talking about such serious diseases as ulcers or chronic gastritis. But the patient’s well-being can also be improved with the help of herbs that are good for the stomach.

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Chamomile beneficial properties

This plant is unique in its properties. Why is chamomile considered the most beneficial of all the herbs for the stomach? It was used to treat various diseases by ancient scientists, such as Hippocrates, Pliny the Elder, Avicenna and others. This plant has many beneficial properties:

it destroys many pathogenic microorganisms;
has anti-inflammatory properties, which is especially important in the treatment of gastritis;
relieves pain, has antispasmodic properties, that is, removes unpleasant symptoms of gastrointestinal diseases;
has a sedative effect, that is, it calms a person, helps to cope with stress, which often provokes an exacerbation of the disease;
it is a hemostatic agent, which is especially valuable if the patient has minor internal bleeding;
has a carminative effect, that is, it removes bloating, and this is a common symptom in diseases of the stomach and intestines.

The effectiveness of its beneficial effects on the body has been confirmed by modern scientists. For example, the University of Pennsylvania Medical School conducted a study that proved that this plant has anti-anxiety properties.

Chamomile decoctions are used not only to treat diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, but also for liver pathologies, insomnia, ARVI, biliary tract diseases, and so on.

Composition of the plant and its effect on the stomach

Chamomile is an annual plant that contains a huge amount of chemical elements. So, its flowers are enriched:

coumarin compounds;
bioflavonoids;
salicylic acid;
phytosterols;
polyyne compounds;
isovaleric acid;
ascorbic, nicotinic acid;
caprylic acid;
carotenes;
antimisic unbound organic acid;
polysaccharides;
protein and tannins;
bitterness;
gum;
mucus, etc.

Chamomile is very beneficial for the intestines because it:

relieves pain and bloating;
helps neutralize increased stomach acidity;
relieves inflammatory processes;
calms;
normalizes digestion;
relieves nausea;
creates a feeling of imaginary satiety, which helps avoid overeating;
has a carminative effect.

Chamomile for stomach ulcers promotes the healing of damaged mucous membranes of the organ, reduces the negative impact of stomach acid on its walls and accelerates the onset of the remission process.

Preparation

There are several ways to use chamomile decoction: internal use or external use, that is, rinsing the mouth for toothache or inflammation of the gums, for washing sore eyes, in the form of compresses for burns or difficult-to-heal wounds, and so on. But, if the patient has stomach problems, then the medicine is taken orally. Sometimes it’s not just chamomile, but a mixture of various beneficial herbs. Remember that both the infusion and the decoction cannot be stored for a long time, no more than 2 days in the refrigerator, so it is better to prepare a fresh remedy every day.

Infusion

Many patients prefer to be treated with chamomile infusions (decoction, chamomile, stomach). It’s easy to prepare, there are many recipes, choose the one you like:

In a thermos. You need to take 4 tbsp. flowers and pour into a thermos, then pour 200 ml of boiling water, close the thermos and leave to infuse for 3 hours.
Cold infusion. You need to measure out 8-10 tsp. flowers and fill them with 2 glasses of clean cold water. Leave for 10 hours, the next day the infusion is ready. This infusion can be used to wash your eyes, gargle or gargle, or wash wounds.
Hot infusion. Ingredients: 1 tbsp chamomile and 1 cup boiling water. Pour boiling water over the flowers and leave for 30 minutes. It is recommended to drink this infusion for bloating, pain in the stomach or intestines.

Chamomile tea

How do you usually drink how to drink stomach chamomile? The easiest way is to make tea. This chamomile tea is beneficial not only for the stomach and intestines. It also has carminative properties, helps to calm down, cope with anxiety and stress. You can drink 2-3 cups of tea a day. You should not give it up during the cold season, since the plant phenols contained in this plant will help the body fight viruses and bacteria. How to cook it? Take about 1 teaspoon of flowers or 1 bag of herbs. You will also need a glass of hot water and leave it to cool to a temperature of 90-95 degrees. Leave for about 5-10 minutes covered, then strain and drink warm.

Decoction

Most often, a chamomile decoction is prepared for the stomach. There are several ways to prepare it. Let's look at the most popular ones.

Water bath. Take 4 tbsp. flowers and 300 ml of boiling water. Pour water into an enamel pan and add flowers into it. Keep in a water bath for 30 minutes, then cool and strain.
Decoction. You will need 1 tsp. raw materials and 200 ml of hot water. Preparation: Boil water with flowers and keep on low heat for up to 5 minutes. Then the broth must be removed from the stove and left to steep for another 20 minutes. Treatment of the stomach with a decoction is carried out as follows: take it 2 or 3 times a day, half a glass, you can add a little honey or drink in small portions throughout the day.

Liquid extract

In pharmacies you can buy different types of medicinal raw materials: dried herbs, liquid extract, oil, and so on. The liquid extract is made from alcohol and chamomile flowers. This is a clear, brown solution with a characteristic odor. It is also used for gargling, for treating gums, for gynecological problems, and so on. You can also drink it for gastrointestinal diseases by diluting 5 ml of the product with 100 ml. water, up to 2-4 times a day, for 15 minutes. before meals. But before you start treatment, before purchasing the drug, consult your doctor. Alcohol is dangerous for many stomach diseases. This remedy is contraindicated for pregnant women and children.

Flower in the fight against peptic ulcers

Chamomile infusion is recommended to be taken for painful sensations in the stomach caused by this pathology. To make the medicine you will need the flowers of the plant. They are poured into hot water and infused for about 10 minutes. The drug should be taken 25 minutes before a meal or after it for 30 days.

Chamomile for stomach ulcers, of course, helps relieve the unpleasant symptoms of the disease, but you cannot stop taking medications. It should be remembered that this is a very serious disease that cannot be cured with herbs alone. It is better to use chamomile as an additional remedy and only with the permission of a gastroenterologist.

To get rid of the burning sensation behind the sternum, you need to add chamomile decoction to your diet. Use it for treatment for at least 3 weeks. This healing liquid should be drunk several times a day. To enhance the effect, you can add St. John's wort or plantain.

Only those plants whose peduncle size does not exceed 3 centimeters are suitable for medicinal purposes. Wet flowers quickly rot and spoil. Therefore, inflorescences are picked exclusively on sunny and dry days. In such weather, chamomile flowers are maximally filled with biologically active substances, which are so valued in medicine.

The inflorescences are carefully placed in baskets, positioned strictly horizontally, so that they do not fall apart during further drying.

While the collection continues, the cut flowers are tightly closed in containers protected from the sun so that they do not dry out and lose their beneficial properties. After drying, they are packaged and sent for sale.

Properly collected and dried chamomile inflorescences are characterized by a high content of microelements. Therefore, it is recommended to buy herbs in pharmacies and not in open markets, where storage rules are not followed.

The healing properties of chamomile also largely depend on how it is collected, at what time of day, at what time

Chamomile is recognized as a hypoallergenic drug. It is added to preparations for the treatment of stomach in adults and children. But some contraindications still exist:

Individual intolerance or allergic reaction.
Hypoacid gastritis, characterized by low or zero acidity.
Treatment of exacerbation of any gastrointestinal disease.
The disease is in remission, requiring monitoring of the body's responses.

It is necessary to give up chamomile if the patient feels heaviness and aching pain in the stomach, nervousness and nausea, or dizziness. After stopping treatment, you must undergo an examination to exclude the serious consequences of self-medication.

It is necessary to give up chamomile if the patient feels heaviness and aching pain in the stomach.

Herbal medicine must not be combined with alcohol, blood thinners or sedatives.

Chamomile tea is not suitable for pregnant women or women who are planning to conceive. Any herbs can be given to infants only after consultation with a pediatrician.

Chamomile is used for thrush along with the main treatment. Chamomile, having an aseptic and anti-inflammatory effect, gently fights the disease without disturbing the healthy microflora of the body.

Chamomile baths. Fill the bath to the required level of hot water and add 100 grams of dried flowers to it. Chamomile should be brewed for at least ten minutes. Once the water has cooled to a comfortable temperature, you can take a bath. The procedure is carried out daily for 20 minutes.
Sitz baths with chamomile infusion will be the method of choice for patients who do not like prolonged stays in warm water.
Douching. Pour 2 tablespoons of chamomile into a glass of boiling water and bring to a boil in an enamel bowl over a fire. Remove from heat, strain and allow to cool to body temperature. The prepared decoction is injected into the vagina using a syringe. Douching is carried out for no more than 10 minutes.
For oral candidiasis, rinsing with chamomile decoction is prescribed to treat thrush.

How to use chamomile for gastrointestinal problems

Chamomile is very useful for people who suffer from diseases of the pancreas, stomach and intestines. You shouldn't give up on this natural remedy, but you should talk to your doctor before starting any treatment. He should know what medications you are taking. You can be treated with this herb for up to 3 months.

Acute and chronic gastritis

If you have acute or chronic gastritis, you can drink infusion, decoction, and tea from this medicinal herb. Chamomile helps with stomach pain, relieves inflammation (gastritis is inflammation of the mucous membrane of this organ), strengthens the immune system and helps to calm down. The decoction should be drunk only warm, like the infusion. It is consumed 0.5 cups before each meal, about 20 minutes before meals. Drink 1 glass of chamomile tea about 3 times a day, also before meals; you should not take a hot drink.

When should you not drink chamomile?

If pain is observed in the intestines as a result of inflammation, chamomile infusion can relieve them. Please note that products based on this plant do not have an antispasmodic effect. The maximum that chamomile can do is relieve pain if it is caused by a spasm as a result of the inflammatory process. In other situations, an infusion of chamomile inflorescences will have a more psychosomatic effect.

If you have regular pain, you should not drink chamomile infusion. It can smooth out symptoms, making it difficult to make a correct diagnosis. In case of serious and regular pain, there is no need to mindlessly drink chamomile and wait for the pain to subside.

Harm and contraindications to treatment

Even a popular remedy can be harmful if used incorrectly. Likewise, chamomile has contraindications for use. The main one is intolerance to this herb, an allergy, but such a reaction of the body is the exception rather than the rule. Also, you should not drink chamomile during pregnancy, and you should not use it during breastfeeding, although sometimes it is prescribed to nursing women, but strictly as directed by the doctor. Children can drink chamomile tea diluted with water. Or you can buy ready-made tea, which is specially produced for babies. It is worth talking to your doctor for all those who suffer from chronic diseases or are constantly taking medications. Sometimes, after taking this herb, the opposite effect is observed, that is, the patient’s condition does not improve, on the contrary, unpleasant symptoms appear: vomiting, bronchospasm, increased blood pressure, and more. In this case, it is better to refuse treatment. Gastrointestinal diseases can be treated not only with medications, but also with herbs. The safest and most healing remedy is chamomile. Decoctions and tinctures from it, as well as soothing tea, will help cope with the symptoms of the disease and strengthen the immune system.

Negative consequences

Treatment of the stomach with chamomile has its contraindications. If the plant is used incorrectly, it can be harmful to health. Do not drink the decoction in combination with alcoholic beverages, blood thinners, aspirin and sedatives.

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Moreover, when drinking a huge dose of chamomile tea, side effects may occur: headaches or skin irritation. During pregnancy and if you have an individual intolerance, you should refrain from using it.

Chamomile for the gastrointestinal tract

In the treatment of diseases of the digestive organs, chamomile is widely used for the stomach and intestines. Thanks to its composition, the plant relieves pain and inflammation, stimulates the production of gastric juice, and improves appetite. Infusions, decoctions, and teas are prepared from chamomile. Before use, it is recommended to consult a doctor, since the herbal medicine has contraindications.