Chamomile extract how does it work on our body? Discover its 9 properties!

Chamomile is one of the herbs that often and densely grow in Poland. It is easy to meet him in meadows, near forests, or in fields. It grows easily, looks and smells beautiful, and is one of the most popular herbs in our country. What properties does it have, what is it characterized by?

What does Chamomile contain? Why is it so popular?

The medicinal plant, which is Chamomile, comes from the lands belonging to the Mediterranean basin. It is its natural climate in which it used to occur – although today Chamomile can be collected in many other places. Small Chamomile flowers contain an extremely unique mixture of substances that have a great effect on the human body.

• Chamomile extract contains a wealth of essential oil, to which we owe most of the healing properties of the plant. This oil includes, among others, all kinds of oxides, alpha-bisabolol and chamazulene.
• Chamomile extract is also a rich source of phenolic acids, phytosterols, flavonoids, tannins, choline, mineral salts, coumarin derivatives, inositol, organic acids, mucus and vitamin C that improves immunity.

Properties of chamomile extract

1. Chamomile has been known since antiquity as a remedy for fever
2. Chamomile also has a cooling and soothing effect
3. It has strong anti-inflammatory properties, it can be used for all kinds of inflammation of the skin, but also organs
4. It works against ulcers, eliminates blemishes and skin irritations, helps to heal wounds
5. It has a strong antifungal and antibacterial effect
6. It is helpful in case of excessive itching of the skin and in case of excessive dryness of the skin
7. Chamomile extract can be used as an easy and simple preparation for a slight lightening of the hair
8. Chamomile extract is also helpful in the treatment of scalp diseases because it has a disinfecting effect
9. Chamomile is recommended in cosmetics for people with problem skin and dry skin, it also perfectly smoothes the skin and significantly improves its color – especially on the face

Allergy and Chamomile extract

On the one hand, Chamomile itself can be allergic. It is a flower that causes allergies rarely, but it does happen. On the other hand, chamomile extract contains bisabolo, a strongly anti-allergic substance that helps in the fight against allergies. Can Chamomile extract be recommended to allergy sufferers? Absolutely yes, however, you should first observe your skin and body in terms of side effects.