Chamomile is one of the most common plants that have healing properties. It has been successfully used in medicine since ancient times. Chamomile essential oil contains the substance chamazulene, which has an anti-inflammatory, sedative and anesthetic effect.
Useful properties of the plant
Chamomile is useful for colds, tonsillitis, SARS. This medicinal plant has a positive effect on the functioning of the digestive tract, relieves increased gas formation, pain during intestinal spasms, and increases appetite. A decoction of chamomile is taken for various poisonings, for the rapid removal of toxins and toxins.
Means based on this medicinal plant help with gastritis, diarrhea, diseases of the gallbladder and liver, urinary tract. In addition, medicinal chamomile normalizes the psycho-emotional state - provides deep sleep, relieves stress, stabilizes the nervous system.
Chamomile flower extract
Essential oil is obtained from chamomile flowers. It is used in the production of the extract. In one-glycerin extract of the plant, obtained using the method of electropulse plasma-dynamic extraction, is widely used in modern cosmetology and medicine. On its basis, children's cosmetics, lotions and creams for sensitive skin, hands and feet, shampoos and balms, eye products are created.
Composition and properties
Chamomile extract is valued due to the presence of vitamins A, B, C, flavonoids, coumarins, essential oil, choline, phytosterols, organic acids, nicotinic acid. This brownish-brown liquid with a specific odor has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, emollient, soothing, smoothing, mild whitening properties.
Using chamomile extract
This tool is recommended for use in metabolic disorders, dental problems, abscesses, various respiratory diseases. Thanks to him, the course of such skin diseases as psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis is also facilitated.
Liquid extract of chamomile is taken orally for bloating, gas, intestinal cramps. It is also useful to use the remedy in case of problems with the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, and gastrointestinal diseases. Purulent wounds, boils, burns are treated with chamomile extract, which promotes rapid healing and restoration of the skin.
Gynecologists successfully use this remedy in the complex treatment of conditions such as erosioncervix, vaginitis, perineal and vaginal wounds, painful menstruation.
The water-glycerine extract of chamomile flowers is also widely used in the production of children's cosmetics. Baby cream with chamomile extract has healing, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, moisturizes and softens the skin, protects against diaper rash.
An invaluable feature of the product is that it can be combined with other medicinal plants such as aloe vera, calendula, ginseng, etc.
Use in cosmetology
Pharmacy chamomile is an affordable, natural and inexpensive cosmetic substance. Chamomile extract for the face is used for its anti-aging properties. So, it is included in many creams, masks and lotions for skin care of any type.
Chamomile extract is used in the manufacture of products for sensitive and damaged skin. On its basis, creams are made that soothe and moisturize the skin, skin care products around the eyes, cleansing milk, face and body scrubs, intimate hygiene gels, massage oils, toothpastes, oral care products. Chamomile extract in the composition of shampoos, masks, balms, rinses gives strength to the hair and makes them shiny and silky. Beauticians recommend it for washing instead of soap.
Preparations based on the agent in question whiten and relieve skin pigmentation, help restore the skin, soothe and restore,rejuvenate and refresh the skin, improve complexion, relieve acne, normalize the sebaceous glands. Chamomile extract in pre-shave and aftershave disinfects and softens the skin.
Baths
Camomile baths have a beneficial effect on sensitive, irritated skin, soothe and soften it, and are used in the treatment of various skin diseases. Such therapy is recommended for weeping eczema, psoriasis, neurodermatitis, dermatosis, urticaria, etc. These procedures are used by physiotherapists in the complex treatment of connective tissue diseases, metabolic disorders, and excessive sweating. Baths with chamomile extract are good as a prophylactic for diaper dermatitis, as well as to alleviate the course of diathesis.
The bath is taken at a water temperature of no more than 37 degrees. 40-50 grams of extract should be added to the bathing water (for a standard size bath). The course of treatment consists of ten procedures that are carried out every other day. After such a bath, you need to rest for half an hour.
Due to its numerous beneficial properties, chamomile extract is highly valued in medicine and cosmetology. Subject to the rules of storage, this product will be indispensable in the home first aid kit. You can store chamomile extract for no more than two years.
