Roman chamomile is a plant native to the Mediterranean area.
It is a wild plant that grows normally in the fields, at the edge of the roads, and being found in a very abundant way through these Mediterranean areas
The scientific name of Roman chamomile is Chamaemelum nobile.
Roman chamomile has white and small flowers, very similar to daisies in their shape and color.
Roman chamomile has antiulcerous, antacid, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, sedative, technical, disinfectant, diaphoretic properties.
Roman chamomile its most common uses and applications.
The part of this plant that is used for purposes Medicinal are the flowers, these should be used dried.
Roman camomile for different conditions
Roman chamomile is very effective in treating different conditions such as:
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Boost appetite
- In problems of anorexia,
- Gastric and intestinal problems
- Gases and flatulence
- Gastric and intestinal spasms
- Swollen mouth and throat
- Cold, sinusitis and respiratory tract in general
- In wounds
- Eye inflammation
- Eczema
- In headaches, and neuralgia in general Disorders menstrual discomfort
- In ulcers
- In nausea and vomiting,
- In fatigue and tiredness
- In pain caused by rheumatism
- In sciatica and lumbago.
There are several ways to take advantage of the benefits of Roman chamomile, as an infusion, baths and compresses, plasters, depending on what type of problem we want to deal with.
In infusion the Roman chamomile is prepared for each cup of boiling water a teaspoon filled with this flower
The correct way to always take advantage of the properties is to put the teaspoon of the flowers in the cup and add the boiling water let stand 5 minutes covered, filter and take
It is recommended not to use more than two cups a day
It is advisable not to drink more than two cups a day.
We can also find Roman chamomile in other presentations such as, in powder, in extract and in essence oil.
We can get it in herbalists, pharmacies and specific markets.
The daily amount to take should not exceed two teaspoons a day in case of plant, in case of extract 10 drops twice a day, and in case of dust a teaspoon twice a day.
In case of decoction of the Roman chamomile for external use we can use 2 tablespoons per cup of water
The water is boiled, the plants are added, the fire is lowered to a minimum for two or three minutes and allowed to stand.
5 mn. let it cool and apply in some cases of let cool when applying depending on the case.
It can be applied in the form of compresses or plaster with clay in the affected area.
Roman chamomile plaster with clay .
We can use it in clay plaster in the lower back, areas of joint pain, in areas of rheumatic pain etc.
To add enough and necessary clay to the decoction of the Roman chamomile and a tablespoon of sea salt, mix well and apply in the area to be treated depending on the case, start by leaving the plaster for 5m. Once a day and continue increasing 10m. until you reach 30 m. two or three kisses a day, the time that lasts the treatment of these applications will be as necessary until inflation and pain go down, then it is advisable to do it as maintenance some time in the week.
Roman chamomile is very useful in washes and compresses
In eye washes in case of inflammation, wound washes, eczema, these washes are done directly by applying compresses with a gauze soaked in the infusion of Roman chamomile several kisses a day depending on the need required by each particular case.
Nasal washes with Roman chamomile, a cup of infusion of Roman chamomile, a teaspoon of salt and a few drops of lemon, make these washes regularly in cases of sinusitis or nasal colds.
When Roman chamomile is used taken as an infusion, as an extract, or as a powder, it is necessary to take into account not to exceed the dose since it can cause adverse effects such as vomiting, insomnia, nervous excitement among some of the other symptoms.
Always bear in mind that medicinal plants have a very potent active ingredient and should not be used without the advice of a professional and especially if you are taking any kind of medication, as they can interfere with treatment and produce serious contraindications, it is important to consult to the specialist before starting to use it as a home remedy, especially in sensitive groups such as pregnant women, infants, children, and people taking medication.
Source consulted for this article - your medicinal plants.
M Carmen Hernández- kinesióloga- naturopathic teacher-editor of the Great White Brotherhood
