Matricaria Chamomilla Uses

Health benefits To Matricaria Chamomilla Uses

When a topic regarding herbal tea uses is raised what usually comes to people’s mind is matricaria chamomilla uses and with this we could regard chamomile as the herbal tea par excellence. Some important benefits regarding matricaria chamomilla uses are its use against insects, its wonderful healing benefits and for hair cosmetic.

As a plant for the digestive system, matricaria chamomilla is usually recommended for patients who must have undergone surgery, especially one due to perforated acute appendicitis.

Some doctors always stick to the rule of starting oral diet for postoperative patients with matricaria chamomilla infusion. This is because, it stimulates the peristaltic movements of the intestine and this helps in recovering the digestive functions which may have been stopped due to peritonitis.

Description of Matricaria chamomilla

Matricaria chamomilla is an herbaceous plant that belongs to the Composite family and grows from 20 to 50 cm in height. It has branched stems and flowers (daisy-like) which gather in flower heads reaching about 2 cm in diameter.

It has a sour flavor with characteristic aroma. The flower heads is the part of the plant that’s used for some medicinal and other beneficial purposes.

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Properties of Matricaria chamomilla

The essence from this plant is the most active component which has other main components such camazulene which is characterized by its anti-inflammatory properties and bisabolor which is also known by its sedative properties.

Matricaria chamomilla uses will show up  the flavonic, coumaric substances and also an invigorating principle. Scientific research has proven many of its properties.

The following are some properties,  indications regarding Matricaria Chamomilla Uses

1. Carminative and intestinal invigorating
2. Eupeptic
3. Sedative and antispasmodic property/effect
4. Emmenagogue
5. Febrifuge and sudorific
6. Antiallergenic
7. Healing Properties
8. Antirheumatic property
9. Analgesic property

Carminative and intestinal invigorating property

Matricaria chamomilla uses help in stimulating the movement of the digestive track and this might seem to be a paradox. As a matter of fact, it is recommended for postoperative patients and also for those who always suffer from excess gas or flatulence. Thus, matricaria chamomilla uses also help in expelling the gas due its carminative properties.

It is said that matricaria chamomilla uses effect the balancing and regulating intestinal functions.

 Eupeptic property

In cases of upset stomach or bloated one, the matricaria chamomilla infusion is highly recommended. This action of chamomilla infusion helps alleviate nausea and vomiting and also sets the appetite normal and active.  Species of Matricaria chamomill uses seem to have a stronger eupeptic effect regarding overall health

Sedative an antispasmodic properties

In cases of intestinal and stomach spasms which may be caused by anxiety or nervousness, it is quite useful. Matricaria chamomilla uses can be applied in any type of colic, precisely kidney or liver colic. This is because of its sedative and relaxing effects.

Emmenagogue

This plant helps in alleviating menstrual aches as one of its functions is to stimulate a menstrual function which also includes normalization of the amounts and also its regularity.

Febrifuge and sudorific properties

This plant seems to trigger perspiration. Therefore, it is recommended for people with a fever, children in particular.

Antiallergenic

There are some proven calming properties of matricaria chamomilla on some allergic reactions like those of asthma, conjunctivitis and allergic rhinitis. Therefore, in cases of acute allergic reactions and the move for the treatment of the above mentioned cases, matricaria chamomilla uses is highly recommended.

It is said that in order to obtain best results, it is recommended to combine its internal applications (i.e herbs teas) with the external ones which involves eye irrigation and eye drops.

 

 

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Healing property

Matricaria chamomilla is a healing agent and also has antiseptic and emollient effects. It offers helpful results when applied externally especially on wounds, skin infection or sores. Camazulene has been quite effective against golden staphylococcus, hemolytic streptococcus and Proteus.

Again, in cases of conjunctivitis or eye irritation, chamomilla infusion is readily an eye drop for bathing peradventure the cases mentioned show up. Other healing properties involve its use as an anti-inflammatory when applied in compresses on rashes, eczema and other skin conditions.

It is used (chamomilla infusion) as an anal cleansing agent which helps in reducing the inflammation of hemorrhoids.

Antirheumatic

Chamomilla essence (oil) is used for massage on stiff neck, lumbago, rheumatic aches and bruises.

 

 

 

Analgesic

Matricaria chamomilla helps to ease headaches and various neuralgia cases.

Preparation of  chamomilla

Internal Use

1. Infusion with about 5 – 10 grams of flower heads per liter of water. Drink when hot about 4 to 6 cups

External Use

1. Baths: Add two to four liters of the infusion (concentrated) to the water of a bathtub. This gives a relaxing and sedative effect.
2. Compresses with the above mentioned infusion which is concentrated, apply it on the affected skin area.
3. Friction with the oil. In a double boiler, heat for three hours using about 100 grams of the flower heads in a half a liter of olive oil. Strain the mixture and store in a bottle.
4. For nose, eye and anal washing, use more concentrated infusion which may be up to 40 to 50 grams of flower heads in a liter of water. Allow steeping for 20 minutes and ensure you strain it well before usage.

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Other Matricaria chamomilla Uses

1. To obtain a relaxing effect, add the infusion to the bath water.
2. Against insects: Small bags of Matricaria chamomilla put in a wardrobe drives away moths and other insects.
3. Hair cosmetic: using chamomilla infusion to wash blonde or brown hair makes them become brighter and very beautiful.
4. According to sciencedirect.com, it is also used in combating bronchitis.

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