Chamomile is one of the most popular medicinal plants used in natural medicine. It grows widely throughout the country and is widely used in herbal medicine and cosmetology. Small white-yellow flowers of chamomile are the most characteristic part of this plant. What are the healthy properties of chamomile? What is the use of cosmetics containing it?
Chamomile origin
Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is a small annual plant that grows widely in gardens, meadows and fields. Chamomile flowers are rich in essential oils, flavonoids, coumarins, sluices, polyacetylenes, phytosterols, catechins, tannins, vitamin C, choline, mucous substances and mineral salts. Thanks to such a large variety of substances with a beneficial effect on health, chamomile is one of the most valuable medicinal plants.
Due to the richness of ingredients, chamomile has anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic effects on smooth muscles of the digestive tract. For this reason, chamomile tea is recommended for digestive tract ailments such as belching or bloating. It has a soothing and anti-inflammatory effect, it also relaxes the smooth muscles of the digestive tract and bile ducts, facilitating the passage of food and normal intestinal peristalsis. It also has carminative effects. It is worth drinking it after a hearty and fatty meal because it facilitates its digestion. As an alternative, it can be used for gastric hyperacidity and for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease.
Chamomile also has a mild calming effect, which is why chamomile infusion can be drunk in mild stress to relax and calm down. Infusion from chamomile helps fight sleep problems and mild nervous tension.
Chamomile infusion for flatulence - a simple recipe
A tablespoon of dried chamomile should be poured with a glass of boiling water and brewed for about 10 minutes.
Thanks to its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and soothing properties, chamomile extract has become a common ingredient in cosmetics, creams, ointments, eye and eyelid gels, shampoos, tonics, bath and cleansing lotions, face masks and lotions. Infusion of chamomile is great for various skin ailments. Washing acne skin with an infusion of chamomile cleanses the skin and soothes irritations, itching and minor sores. Infusion compresses should be used to heal wounds and for burns. It is also a popular home method supporting the treatment of conjunctivitis and oral inflammation. Chamomile is also helpful in the treatment of skin lesions caused by dermophytes.
Cosmetics based on chamomile are intended primarily for allergic, delicate and sensitive skin. Eye gels with chamomile are recommended for red and swollen eyes. These types of cosmetics have a soothing effect, reduce burning and soreness of the skin around the eyes. On the other hand, tonics with camomile extract refresh, moisturize and add more light to the skin.
Chamomile extracts are also a popular ingredient in skincare cosmetics for children. It is often included in body and hair gels, baby shampoos, soothing creams, bath lotions and body lotions for the youngest.
Chamomile shampoos - when to use them?
Shampoos with camomile extract are intended primarily for light hair. This is because the ingredients it contains have brightening properties. In addition, chamomile shampoos allow you to restore the natural light colour of the hair, give them flexibility and a healthy shine. For oily hair, using chamomile shampoo prevents dandruff. To sum up, chamomile hair cosmetics not only brighten and give the hair a healthy look but also strengthen it, preventing extensive hair loss.
