The scientific name of this medicinal plant is Matricaria chamomilla L.
This medicinal plant belongs to the family Asteraceae.
Chamomile is a native of Europe, but is now widespread in many parts of the world.
Chamomile thrives well in warm weather, relatively moist, a plant is not demanding in terms of quality of soils. This medicinal plant is very adaptable to different soil types.
Matricaria chamomilla L. is a herbaceous annual plant, much branched that may reach up to 60 cm. high.
The leaves of this medicinal plant are sessile, alternate, bipinnate at the top and the bottom tripinnadas with line segments.
The flowers of chamomile are associated with long peduncles chapters placed on a vacuum receptacle and the flowers are external ligule white flowers while the interiors are tubular with yellow corolla. The fruits of this plant are small achenes, yellowish green.
The scent of the flowers of this medicinal plant is nice and distinctive, and the flavor is somewhat bitter.
Part of this medicinal plant used for medicinal purposes are their heads.
Matricaria chamomilla L. is a medicinal plant that contains essential oil, flavonoids, resins, tannins, vitamin C, mucilages, fatty acid, salicylic acid, steroids, etc..
Among the qualities of this plant medicinal are: it is an anti-inflammatory (helps relieve inflammation processes taking it or using it both externally), is antimicrobial and fungicide, is used to gargle, is good for healing, digestive problems, it is soothing and tranquilizer (mild sedative), assistance in cases of eczema and hemorrhoids, eases the discomfort and eliminate their menstrual period, is used to clarify the hair, decongest and soothe skin irritations, a mild diuretic, helps with problems: gout, arthritis , sinusitis, asthma and flu.
This medicinal plant is also used in cosmetics, perfumes and liquor.
Among the contraindications are: allergies, but very rarely, and is not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy because it may have abortifacient effects.
Recipes from this medicinal plant:
The most common use of this medicinal plant is its infusion (tea), which is pleasant tasting.
Hair dyes is very good to clarify your hair without chemicals and in a progressive manner. You must prepare a chamomile tea with two bags, or 2 tablespoons of flowers of this plant, and allow to cool. Apply to dry hair.
Chamomile can be used for bathing, cleaning wounds, or in compresses or massage.
Chamomile vapor serves to clean the face.
Infusion was placed in a teapot (¾ liters) 1 tbsp of chamomile flowers, filled the kettle of boiling water. This school and may take 2 to 3 cups daily, which also has a sedative effect.
In cases of ocular inflammation, use soaked gauze and applied directly on the eyes.
