Chamomile flowers - real chamomile
Chamomile flowers are usually called chamomile, and everyone knows them. I met them as a child in the form of tea when I was feeling a little ill. They are beautiful little flowers with golden yellow flower heads and elongated white petals. Among the Egyptians, it was the flower of Re the Sun God. The chamomile belongs to the medicinal plants, and the flowers have a pleasant distinctive smell.
The chamomile carries the Latin name Matricaria chamomilla L, and it belongs to the composite plant family Asteraceae. It is an annual plant with a stature height of up to 50 cm. It has long, and upright stems branched at the end. The golden yellow flower heads consist of tubular flowers. The white petal's leaves are also called petals, reminiscent of large daisies.
Formerly this plant was only found and cultivated in southern and eastern Europe, but today it is found throughout Europe.
The Flower is considered a medicinal plant and is mainly used for stomach problems and inflammation. It is said to solve spasms in the stomach and intestines when they are drunk as a tea. Furthermore, they should also help against flatulence and inhibit the growth of bacteria. For gum inflammation and throat irritation, it is rinsed with a camomile solution. For colds, you can use it for inhalation. In creams and ointments, it helps with its anti-bacterial effect on skin problems.
Chamomile flowers for inhaling colds
To inhale when you have colds, pour three teaspoons of flowers in a bowl with 300 ml of boiling water. Cover your head with a towel and inhale the fumes.
Chamomile Tea: Use and Preparation
To make a chamomile tea, you will need 3 grams of flowers (3 teaspoons), then pour 150 ml of boiling water over them. Leave the tea covered for 10 minutes and then sieve it off. You can also use tea filters or tea eggs to make tea.
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