Infusions of chamomile for gargling have been used for a long time. Therapy of colds and infectious diseases is based on the following properties of a humble plant:
- anti-inflammatory;
- antibacterial;
- decongestants;
- regenerating;
- immunomodulating.
Neutral taste and delicate aroma of flowers allow using them for treatment of both adults and young children. There are practically no contraindications to rinsing the throat with chamomile.
How to brew chamomile for gargling?
How effective will rinsing throat chamomile in angina, stomatitis , tonsillitis, ARVI and other diseases of the nasopharynx and upper respiratory tract depends on how the preparation for treatment is properly prepared.
When preparing a solution of chamomile for gargling, it is important to follow the recipe. To make a phytostatic, you need 3 tablespoons of crushed inflorescences. Flowers pour a glass of steep boiling water and insist 15-20 minutes.
You can also steam the daisy in a thermos. To do this, 4 tablespoons of dry raw material is poured into a flask and poured into it 250 ml of boiling water. After 3 hours, the infusion is filtered, allowed to cool and used for rinsing.
To enhance the therapeutic effect, you can use chamomile in combination with other medicinal plants:
- eucalyptus;
- St. John's wort;
- oregano;
- calendula.
When treating acute tonsillitis in chamomile broth it is recommended to add 4-5 drops of iodine.
How to gargle properly with chamomile infusion?
Gargle with the treatment is necessary quite often: from 4 to 8 times a day. Duration of the procedure is 3-5 minutes. The course of treatment is from several days with acute forms of the disease, up to several weeks with chronic diseases of the upper respiratory tract.
Attention! Chamomile rinse without restrictions can be used during pregnancy, but when taking the solution inside should consult a supervising doctor.