A low plant with small flowers of different colors is found throughout Russia; it has long been recognized in medicine for its healing qualities.
The benefits and harms of chamomile are widely known. It is used as an antipyretic, helps relieve gastric ailments, and is used as a cough suppressant. All women know about the plant’s ability to give a beautiful healthy look to hair and skin. It is used in cosmetology for the preparation of ointments, creams, shampoos and gels.
The health benefits of chamomile are expressed in its antimicrobial action, the ability to relieve diarrhea and flatulence. It contains essential oils, which allows it to be used as an antidepressant in aromatherapy.
It contains carotene, so it can successfully replace fortified sets, since it contains all the necessary set of vitamins. The benefits of chamomile are useful for pain relief, it has a relaxing effect. The plant can be taken in a decoction for inflammation, to reduce skin irritation, to heal cuts.
The benefits of chamomile are obvious for mental stress, it tones the brain. In addition, the herb is used in the treatment of bone diseases, gout, arthrosis. The plant eliminates excessive excitability, helps women survive painful menopause, increases efficiency, and is effective in treating neuralgia.
Chamomile is known to be harmful when abused. It causes migraines and fatigue. There are cases of severe allergy to this plant. It is contraindicated to drink a decoction of her women who are expecting the birth of a child.
Sometimes there are cases of nausea from drinking herbal tea. Chamomile is harmful because of its ability to induce muscle contractions, which can lead to bleeding.
In combination with the intake of diuretic drugs, the harm of chamomile when used simultaneously with drugs is reflected by the strongest dehydration of the body. An interesting feature of it is how to cause the opposite effect to its positive qualities. With prolonged use, it can provoke the development of a chronic disease.
The benefits and harms of chamomile are known for diseases of the genitourinary system, in small quantities it is useful, and its abuse creates an extra burden on the kidneys and urinary system. It improves the scalp and is used in the treatment of hemorrhoids. At the same time, in case of an overdose, it can provoke severe spasms in the intestines, cause cramps and pain. It is advisable to take breaks in its use and give the body a break from this miracle cure.