No matter how hard the cosmetics manufacturers are trying to care for their body and hair, nature has long occupied all the niches of this industry. The abundance of creams and balms, lotions and gels can never replace natural assistants in the care of the body. For example, the benefits of decoction of chamomile can not be overestimated. It is used both externally and inward for the prevention and treatment of diseases, for facial skin care and hair. Decoction of chamomile washes the head, it helps to strengthen hair and their rapid growth. There are many recipes for decoction of chamomile flowers for every occasion.
How to cook a chamomile broth?
Decoction of chamomile can be prepared in various ways.
1. For external use.
- Warm tea. Take 2 teaspoons of flowers and brew them in one glass of boiling water. Allow to brew at least 3 hours and strain. Drink infusion should be in a warm form. Take a quarter cup throughout the day, like regular tea. What is useful for such a decoction of chamomile? It has a beneficial effect on the organs with enteritis and colitis, it helps with gastritis and flatulence.
- Cold infusion. Take 1-2 tablespoons of herbs and pour one glass of cold water. Infuse for at least 8 hours (can be left overnight). Drink infusion during the day in small portions, in 5-6 visits.
2. For external use.
- Pour 2-3 tablespoons of chamomile with a glass of boiling water and insist for an hour. You can do this in a thermos or simply in a well-sealed container. After the infusion, strain. Decoction of chamomile, cooked according to this recipe, helps with eczema, stomatitis, helps to relieve inflammation with ulcers and boils.
- How to prepare a chamomile broth to relieve pain and fatigue in the legs. Take 3 tablespoons chamomile (flowers), add as much flaxseed and grass horsetail field. Pour this collection of 1.5 liters of boiling water. Insist half an hour and strain. Such compresses will help relieve the heaviness in the legs.
Decoction of chamomile from acne
The action of cosmetics for the control of acne can be enhanced with lotions and decoctions of chamomile flowers. Prepare the infusion: pour a tablespoon of chamomile flowers with 2 cups of boiling water. After 15 minutes strain. In the areas most prone to rashes, apply warm compresses. The procedure lasts half an hour. Wet every 5 minutes a napkin in infusion. The course of treatment at least one month daily, then you can do a compress once every two days.
With the help of the inhaler, you can make steam baths for the face. The pores are opened and the face can be cleaned thoroughly from dirt. Simply fill a handful of grass in a saucepan and add two glasses of water. When the water boils, remove from heat and after a few minutes steam up your face.
Excellent tonic frozen chamomile broth. Just cook the infusion according to the recipe and let it cool. Pour into an ice container. Wipe in the morning and during the day if necessary. It tones well the skin and relieves puffiness.
Based on the decoction of chamomile from acne, you can prepare and lotion. The recipe is as follows: mix two leaves of plantain with two tablespoons of needles, add 1 spoonful of chamomile and calendula. This mixture is poured into half a liter of vodka. Put in a dry dark place for a week to brew. Strain the mixture and pour into a glass container. In case of inflammation, wipe the affected areas of the skin.
It should not be forgotten that chamomile is a medicinal product and it has its contraindications. Overdose may cause depression of the nervous system. There are headaches and general weakness. If there is a tendency to diarrhea, an anatomic gastritis, chamomile can not be taken. There is also an individual intolerance, although such cases are quite rare.