Camomile, also called German Chamomile, is known to calm stress, anxiety and promote sleep. This plant also acts on the digestive, dermatological and even feminine spheres. It is also used in cosmetics to lighten hair. Latin name: Matricaria chamomilla L. Part of the plant: flowers
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- In case of Colitis, Gastritis
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Pour the equivalent of 1 tablespoon of dry flowers per cup of hot water, then let it infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Pour 1 handful of dry flowers into 1 L of water. Boil for 5 minutes then leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Use in rinse water.
Pour the equivalent of 1 tablespoon of dry flowers per cup of hot water, then let it infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Filter well and allow the preparation to cool or cool. Apply directly to the affected area or use as an eye bath or rinse.
Make an infusion or decoction:
Filter well and let cool. Soak a compress or clean cloth then apply to the affected areas.
Pour the equivalent of 1 tablespoon of dry flowers per cup of hot water, then let it infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Filter well and allow the preparation to cool or cool. Apply directly to the affected area or use as an eye bath or rinse.
Make an infusion or decoction:
Filter well and let cool. Soak a compress or clean cloth then apply to the affected areas.
Pour the equivalent of 1 tablespoon of dry flowers per cup of hot water, then let it infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Filter well and allow the preparation to cool or cool. Apply directly to the affected area or use as an eye bath or rinse.
Pour the equivalent of 1 tablespoon of dry flowers per cup of hot water, then let it infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Pour 1 handful of dry flowers into 1 L of water. Boil for 5 minutes then leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Make an infusion or decoction:
Filter well and let cool. Soak a compress or clean cloth then apply to the affected areas.
Pour the equivalent of 1 tablespoon of dry flowers per cup of hot water, then let it infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Filter well and allow the preparation to cool or cool. Apply directly to the affected area or use as an eye bath or rinse.
Use from 8 to 10 days before your period and until it appears.
Pour the equivalent of 1 tablespoon of dry flowers per cup of hot water, then let it infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Pour 1 handful of dry flowers into 1 L of water. Boil for 5 minutes then leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Place 4 tablespoons of fresh flowers in 1 L of water. Boil for 2 minutes then leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Filter, allow to cool or cool and pour into the sitz bath water. Stay 10 minutes in the bath.
Pour the equivalent of 1 tablespoon of dry flowers per cup of hot water, then let it infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Pour 1 handful of dry flowers into 1 L of water. Boil for 5 minutes then leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Pour the equivalent of 1 tablespoon of dry flowers per cup of hot water, then let it infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Pour 1 handful of dry flowers into 1 L of water. Boil for 5 minutes then leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Pour the equivalent of 1 tablespoon of dry flowers per cup of hot water, then let it infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Pour 1 handful of dry flowers into 1 L of water. Boil for 5 minutes then leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Pour the equivalent of 1 tablespoon of dry flowers per cup of hot water, then let it infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Pour the equivalent of 1 tablespoon of dry flowers per cup of hot water, then let it infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Pour 1 handful of dry flowers into 1 L of water. Boil for 5 minutes then leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Pour the equivalent of 1 tablespoon of dry flowers per cup of hot water, then let it infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Pour 1 handful of dry flowers into 1 L of water. Boil for 5 minutes then leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Pour the equivalent of 1 tablespoon of dry flowers per cup of hot water, then let it infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Pour 1 handful of dry flowers into 1 L of water. Boil for 5 minutes then leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Pour the equivalent of 1 tablespoon of dry flowers per cup of hot water, then let it infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Pour 1 handful of dry flowers into 1 L of water. Boil for 5 minutes then leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Make an infusion or decoction:
Filter, let the preparation cool then use it as a gargle.
Camomile belongs to the family of Asteraceae. Originally from central Europe, it is found along paths and wastelands in wild or cultivated form. Matricaria Chamomile ideally requires a temperate to continental climate with exposure to the sun. This plant is widely found throughout the world but the main producers are the countries ofEastern Europe such as Croatia, Slovakia and Hungary.
It's a plant annual herb possessing a stem very branched, erect and branched. Camomile can grow up to 50 centimeters high. The stem bears filiform, thick, fleshy and very jagged leaves.
Its fragrant flowers are arranged on conical receptacles at the end of the stems. Yellows in the center and surrounded white petals, they bloom at the beginning of June. THE fruit east little and color yellowish white. “Matricaria” comes from the Latin “matrix” which means “female womb”, referring to the emmenagogue virtues of the plant.
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Publication: Gupta, V., Mittal, P., Bansal, P., Khokra, SL, & Kaushik, D. (2010). Pharmacological potential of Matricaria recutita-A review. Int J Pharm Sci Drug Res, 2(1), 12-6. https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/aa3e/9b3bebfe5ccbe29e860dbbd7cdaaafe86328.pdf
Publication: Mehmood, MH, Munir, S., Khalid, UA et al. Antidiarrheal, antisecretory and antispasmodic activities of Matricaria chamomilla are mediated predominantly through K+-channels activation. BMC Complement Altern Med 15, 75 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-015-0595-6
Publication: EMA, Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) (2015). Assessment report on Matricaria recutita L., flos and Matricaria recutita L., aetheroleum. https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-report/final-assessment-report-matricaria-recutita-l-flos-matricaria-recutita-l-aetheroleum_en-0.pdf
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