Chamomile broth inside. Benefit for women, from which, with gastritis, cystitis, colds, allergies, pregnant women

Chamomile is a well-known drug with many useful properties. From it, infusions and decoctions are prepared, which are especially useful for women to take inside.

The composition of medicinal chamomile

In medicine, chamomile is used, which contains the following components:

• essential oil;
• tannins;
• flavonoids;
• pectin;
• coumarins;
• apigenin;
• sesquiterpenes;
• chamazulene;
• bisabolol;
• vitamins (A, C, PP);
• minerals (potassium, calcium, phosphorus, sulfur).

Useful properties for women

A decoction of chamomile inside (the benefits for women are due to the chemical composition of the raw materials) has the following effects:

• Calming. Chamomile is useful to drink before bedtime, during stress and periods of increased stress. With regular intake, a decoction of the plant treats insomnia, neurasthenia, and eliminates irritability. Also, the tool helps to cope with increased anxiety.
• Moderate anti-inflammatory. Due to this, a decoction of chamomile helps in the treatment of inflammatory diseases, in particular of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract and the genitourinary system.
• Pain reliever. The substances that make up chamomile flowers relieve spasm of the cerebral vessels and treat headaches and migraines.
• Antibacterial. Chamomile has a pronounced antimicrobial effect and helps in the treatment of bacterial infections.
• Relaxing. A decoction of chamomile helps to relax smooth muscles, relieves spasms and eliminates pain during PMS and menstruation.
• Immunostimulating. Chamomile is rich in vitamin C and therefore helps to strengthen the immune system. Also, a decoction of chamomile in combination with other components is used in the treatment of colds, acute respiratory viral infections and acute respiratory infections.
• Antioxidant. Chamomile contains many antioxidants that destroy free radicals and prevent the development of neurodegenerative and oncological diseases, they also prolong the youth of the body.
• Improves the functioning of the digestive system. With regular intake of chamomile decoction, symptoms such as flatulence and bloating are eliminated, and nausea disappears. Also, the agent promotes the healing of ulcers on the gastric mucosa.
• Antiparasitic. Chamomile flowers contain sesquiterpenes - substances that have an anthelmintic effect. However, it is recommended to take chamomile in conjunction with medicines - the broth is not so pronounced antiparasitic effect, but helps to relieve inflammation in the intestinal walls (caused by helminths), removes from body toxins.
• Improves the work of the cardiovascular system. The substances that make up chamomile flowers strengthen the vascular walls and make them more elastic, reduce inflammation in the vessels, and promote blood thinning. Regular intake of chamomile tea helps reduce the risk of thrombosis.
• Helps to improve the condition during menopause. During this period, women may feel frequent migraines, heart palpitations, irritability. Regular intake of chamomile broth helps to eliminate these symptoms, and in combination with other herbs helps to normalize hormones in the body.

Is it possible to take chamomile broth during pregnancy and hepatitis B?

Pregnant women can take a decoction of chamomile, but in an amount of no more than 1 cup per day and always after consulting a doctor. Drinking the broth daily is also not recommended - 2-3 times a week is enough so as not to cause complications.

A decoction of chamomile inside (the benefit for women is more pronounced than for men) during pregnancy will help improve digestion (eliminate nausea, flatulence), stop foci of infections (if any), remove cramping.

Since many medications are contraindicated for pregnant women, chamomile decoction can replace them. In the 3rd trimester of pregnancy, it is better to refuse the use of chamomile, since it can cause an increased tone of the uterus and premature birth.

When breastfeeding, you can use a weakly brewed broth, but also in limited quantities. If consumed in excess, mother and child may experience diarrhea and allergies. Moderate intake of the decoction during this period will help improve milk secretion and reduce the risk of developing mastopathy.

Contraindications

Drinking a decoction of chamomile is prohibited for people who have:

• allergy to chamomile or plant intolerance;
• allergic diseases and manifestations in the acute stage;
• reduced blood pressure;
• serious mental disorders;
• anacid gastritis.

Chamomile decoction should also not be taken simultaneously with anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents.

It is impossible to abuse chamomile broth, otherwise the following side effects may develop: nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, rash, headache. Increased irritability and dizziness are also possible.

How to prepare a decoction for ingestion. Recipes and reception schemes

A decoction of chamomile inside (the benefit for women depends on the rules for using the product) helps in the treatment of many diseases. There are many recipes for making a decoction, depending on the specific pathology.

With gastritis

Chamomile tends to lower the acidity of the stomach, therefore, remedies from it are allowed only for gastritis with high acidity. To prepare a medicinal broth, you will need 2 tbsp. l. chamomile flowers, mint and fennel leaves, as well as 300 ml of hot water.

Cooking process:

• All herbs should be mixed and filled with water.
• A saucepan with herbs should be put on low heat and brought to a boil.
• After boiling, the broth must be boiled for another 1-2 minutes, then remove from the heat and let it brew under the lid (the pan must be wrapped with a handkerchief or towel) for 2 hours.

You need to take a decoction of 80-100 ml before each meal. A new portion of the broth should be prepared daily. The course of admission is 10-12 days.

With cystitis

In case of inflammation of the bladder, it is recommended to prepare a decoction of the following components:

chamomile	1 hour l.
Elderberry inflorescences	1 hour l.
Birch buds	2 h l.
Hot water	500 ml

Cooking process:

• Chamomile flowers and birch buds must be combined and filled with water, put everything on a slow fire.
• Next, you need to wait for a boil, reduce the heat to minimum and add elderberry inflorescences.
• Boil the broth for 3-4 minutes, then remove from heat and cool.

The broth strained through gauze should be taken 4-5 times a day, 80-100 ml for 2 weeks. The tool helps to stop inflammation, destroy pathogens and eliminate pain in the abdomen and during urination.

For colds

For colds, accompanied by a runny nose, cough and weakness, it is useful to use a decoction of chamomile, mint and sage. Herbs will help you heal quickly due to their anti-inflammatory properties and high vitamin C content. For cooking, you will need 2 tsp. l. dry herbs and 500 ml of hot water.

Cooking process: the raw materials should be poured with water, left to infuse for 2 hours. covered and then take half a glass 4-5 times a day before meals. The course of treatment is 1 week.

You can also make a chamomile and linden cure, which requires the following ingredients:

Chamomile flowers	1 hour l.
Linden flowers	1 hour l.
Hot water	250 ml
Lemon or lemon juice	1 circle (1 h. l. juice)
Honey	0.5 tsp l.

Cooking process:

• The herbs need to be mixed and covered with water for 20 minutes.
• Next, the infusion should be diluted until warm.
• Add lemon (lemon juice) and honey to a warm drink, mix everything and drink.

Drinking an infusion of chamomile and linden should be 2-3 times a day before meals for 1 week.

For allergies

Chamomile has antihistaminic properties and helps with allergic manifestations. A medicinal infusion is prepared with it with the addition of a series of herbs (in a 1: 1 ratio) - they are poured with 300 ml of hot water for 15-20 minutes, after which they are drunk 3 times a day until the allergy disappears completely.

Also, chamomile infusion can be used to lubricate external allergic manifestations - it will help relieve inflammation, eliminate itching of the skin. The procedure should be carried out 3-4 times a day for 1 week.

For insomnia

For insomnia caused by increased anxiety, you can prepare chamomile tea according to the following recipe:

• 1 tbsp. l. dry chamomile flowers need to be poured with 300 ml of hot water and put in a water bath over low heat.
• Next, you need to wait until the liquid boils and simmer the broth for 15 minutes.
• After that, the broth should be removed from the heat, wrapped and kept for 2 hours.

It is necessary to take a ready-made broth in 150 ml for 1-1.5 hours. before sleep. The product can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 days. Treatment regimen: reception for 1 week, then a break for 1 week and a second course for 1 week.

For a more pronounced sedative and hypnotic effect, 1 tsp can be added to the broth. l. motherwort or valerian herbs.

With thrush

Thrush is often caused by overgrowth of candida in the intestines.

For the treatment of candidiasis, you can prepare a decoction of chamomile using the following technology:

• 2 tbsp. l. dry chamomile flowers need to be poured with 500 ml of hot water.
• Then the mixture should be placed in a water bath and kept for 10 minutes.
• Next, remove the broth from the heat, cover and cool completely.

Do not add honey or other sweeteners to the broth. It should be taken in 100 ml 3 times a day after meals for 2 weeks.

A decoction of chamomile for thrush can be taken not only inside, but also to wash the external genitals with it - this will help get rid of itching, redness and white bloom on the skin.

Washing should be performed 2 times a day (without the use of detergents) until the symptoms disappear completely. Douching with chamomile is not recommended, since such procedures are not useful for women (contrary to many opinions) - they can disrupt the microflora of the vagina and aggravate the course of thrush.

In case of poisoning

In case of food, alcohol poisoning, it is recommended to prepare a decoction of the following components:

chamomile	1 tbsp. l.
Oak bark	1 tbsp. l.
Hot water	500 ml

Cooking process: herbs need to be mixed and poured with water, put everything on moderate heat and simmer until boiling. Immediately after boiling, the broth must be removed from the heat and cooled. Take 150 ml 3 times a day. Such a remedy helps to remove toxic substances from the body, and due to the astringent effect of oak bark, it stops vomiting.

With liver diseases

For liver damage, a medicinal decoction of chamomile, calendula and St. John's wort is prepared in a ratio of 2: 1: 1. Pour herbs into 1 liter of hot water, put on fire and bring to a boil, then cool. Take the broth should be 1 glass 3-4 times a day for 3 weeks.

To stimulate bile secretion, you can prepare a decoction of the following herbs:

chamomile	1 hour l.
Mint	1 hour l.
Sagebrush	1 hour l.
Yarrow	1 hour l.
Caraway	2 h l.
Hot water	500-600 ml

All components must be filled with water and infused for 8-10 hours. then the infusion must be placed on low heat, brought to a boil and cooled. You need to take 100 ml 3 times a day before meals. The course of treatment is 1 week.

With menstruation

With menstruation, it is recommended to drink chamomile infusion: 1 tsp. l. chamomile flowers need to be poured with 1 glass of hot water and insisted for 30 minutes. Then it should be diluted with water that is warm and drunk (you can add honey). You need to take the infusion 2 times a day during the first 3 days of menstruation.

With flatulence, digestive disorders, spasms

With this problem, an infusion of chamomile flowers is also recommended:

• 3 hours l. chamomile should be folded to the bottom of a thermos and pour 500 ml of hot water.
• The tool must be infused for 2 hours, and then stored in a thermos for a day.

You need to drink the infusion in 60-80 ml 4-5 times a day in a warm form in 20-30 minutes. after meal. Also, with flatulence and cramps, you can add fennel fruits to the broth.

Chamomile tea for weight loss

Chamomile broth is often drunk in order to lose weight.

This effect is achieved due to:

• diuretic action (removal of fluid from the body helps to eliminate edema and weight loss);
• activation of metabolic processes;
• mild laxative effect;
• cleansing effect, removing toxins and toxins;
• decrease appetite.

You need to take a decoction of chamomile 1 glass for 30-40 minutes. before eating. The course of admission is 3-4 weeks.

A decoction of chamomile, when taken orally, has a pronounced healing effect. For women, the remedy helps to get rid of the symptoms of PMS and menopause, menstrual pain, and for pregnant women it is useful for its anti-inflammatory and calming effect.

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