Chamomile flower efficacy for Health

Chamomile or camomile common name, or chamomile, is a plant that has the scientific name L. Matricaria chamomile, Anthemis nobilis or Chamaemelum nobile (L.), of the plant family Compositae (Asteraceae), have long been believed to be efficacious to overcome interference problems sleeping, insomnia, indigestion, anxiety, and others. Chamomile is derived from plants found in Europe, 

North Africa, and northern Asia. Chamomile is derived from the Greek word meaning Chamosdan milos, which means means apple, because it has a scent similar to the aroma of apples. This plant grows to a height of approximately 30 cm from ground level, with a wrinkled and branched stems, pale green leaves. The flowers are similar to the daisies with white petals with a yellow core. Flower stem and this is generally used to make chamomile tea, chamomile extract, and chamomile capsule, which is believed to have many benefits of herbs.

Efficacy of chamomile for the treatment of

Efficacy kamomilChamomile flowers have been used since ancient times for treatment and health care. It is most commonly used to treat sleep disorders, digestive problems, pain relief, and many more. Here are some explanations about the efficacy of plant Chamomile

Overcoming anxiety and sleep disorders

Tah chamomile herbs have long been used as a sedative to treat anxiety and inducing drowsiness. Modern clinical studies have explained the efficacy Chamomile for health benefits, and the results showed that people who consume capsule chamomile anxiety symptoms decreased, when compared with those who took placebo. In a study conducted in rats, doses of chamomile extract has been known to induce sleep.

Treating Allergies

Other properties are known is its anti-allergic properties. In a clinical study conducted in rats who experienced itching, showed that rats fed chamomile showed a decrease in symptoms compared to mice not given chamomile.

Treating Digestive Problems

Traditionally this plant has been used to treat problems related to digestion, including irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and stomach gas. Chamomile works as a relaxant for the abdominal muscles, including the small intestine. It is usually combined with other herbs.

Anti-Microbial

Chamomile extract is also used for materials ointments, creams, and gels used to treat skin irritation. Chamomile is believed to have anti-microbial and anti-bacterial, so it is good to treat wounds, eczema, burns, rashes, and hemorrhoids.

Anti Inflammatory

In a study conducted on 14 people who were given chamomile tea, urine sample test results showed an increase in the secretion of hippurate and glycine, which is known as an anti-inflammatory.

Other kamomile Efficacy:

1. Consumed as a tea to help cope with lumbago and rheumatism
2. Chamomile vapor that is inhaled to treat colds and asthma attacks.
3. Chamomile tea is consumed to relieve morning sickness in pregnant women,
4. Help overcome digestion when consumed after a meal.
5. Chamomile extract is applied to assist and accelerate the healing of wounds, burns and skin wounds,
6. Relieve itching and inflammation, including eczema, skin rashes and sunburn
7. Cold compresses chamomile extract to reduce inflammation and irritation of the eyes.
8. Tea or chamomile extract are mixed into warm water for bathing can reduce anxiety, relaxants, and made drowsy for people who suffer from insomnia.
9. Chamomile tea is taken to help bowel movements,
10. Chamomile tea is used to rinse to treat mouth sores and gingivitis
11. Drinking chamomile tea is believed to relax the smooth muscles in the uterus, thereby reducing the sense of discomfort associated with menstruation.

Dosage and Usage To make chamomile tea

Add 2 tablespoons of dried chamomile flowers 1cangkir into boiling water. Let cool for about 10 to 15 minutes. Drink 3 or 4 cups of chamomile tea per day in between meals.

Chamomile Capsules

Drink 3 to 4 times a day, or as directed.

Side effects and warnings

1. Chamomile safe if used with proper rules, but can cause allergies for sensitive people and has been known to be allergic to chrysanthemums or other plants of the family Compositae.

2. Not recommended consumed by pregnant and nursing mothers

3. Characteristically thins the blood, so it should not be taken if you are using medications or supplements that thin the blood

4. It can cause bleeding, should not be consumed or used before and after surgery.

Not recommended dogunakan by people with bleeding disorders.