Is it possible to chamomile newborn. Chamomile tea

Hello, dear readers. Talk with you about the benefits of herbal teas. Do you like herbal tea? I love very much, moreover, brewed not from one herb, but from a mixture of different herbs, seasoned with a sprig of fragrant mint or a slice of lemon. For this tea, I always prefer natural honey. Today, the shelves of our stores are made up of various teas, choose any. But, in my opinion, herbal tea is tastier and healthier. So I decided to pay attention to chamomile tea. I want to tell you what is useful chamomile tea  for women and for children. So many times chamomile tea has helped our family in the treatment of various diseases.

I will share the recipe for making tea with you, as well as tell you about the diseases for which chamomile tea can be used, and for which diseases I felt the investment of taking chamomile tea. I always use.

Where to get chamomile for tea? Chamomile can be prepared by yourself, can be purchased on the market from herbalists, and can be purchased at the pharmacy.

Chamomile is a common medicinal plant, since ancient times, this herb is used to treat various ailments. Chamomile has a wide spectrum of action, its decoctions, infusions and tea are used for various diseases.

I buy chamomile from herbalists, or in a pharmacy. I make dry chamomile flowers.

Herbal teas help quench thirst and enrich our body with beneficial substances. And in chamomile tea there is no caffeine, such as, for example, black tea or coffee.

How to make chamomile tea

Chamomile tea has a very pleasant taste, aroma and color. The color of chamomile tea can be from light yellow to brown, depending on the time of tea brewing.

1   Chamomile tea can be brewed in a glass or tea pot. I brew in the glass and in the teapot.

2   250 ml. boiled water (for brewing herbal tea is recommended to use water heated to 90 degrees), you need to add 1 tbsp. spoonful of dried chamomile flowers.

3   Be sure to insist on a drink, I insist for 20 minutes.

4   Chamomile tea must be filtered. I used to filter herbal teas through gauze, and now I use a small strainer, it is much easier and more convenient.

How to cook the infusion and decoction of chamomile

Chamomile can be used to prepare not only tea, but also an infusion or decoction. To prepare the infusion, a tablespoon of chamomile should be poured with a glass of boiled water (250 ml.) 90 degrees and infused for 15 to 25 minutes. Drink must be filtered.

Chamomile can be used to prepare not only an infusion, but also a decoction. Broth to prepare as easy as the infusion. I pour a few tablespoons of dry chamomile into the pan and pour 500 ml. water, put on the fire and boiling for 3-4 minutes, from the moment of boiling, give the broth to infuse. I used the decoction mainly externally, and if I need to prepare a chamomile drink for oral administration, then I prepare the infusion.

How to drink chamomile tea and how much?

If you use chamomile tea to treat a particular disease, then it is better to drink it in courses, and then take a break.

Chamomile tea should be drunk on an empty stomach for half a glass before each meal. Wait 20 minutes before meals. For treatment, chamomile tea, sweetening is not necessary.

If you use chamomile tea at a high temperature or a cold, then lemon and honey can be added to your taste.

You can add honey to chamomile tea to taste and drink a bit of sugar with it. If you are allergic to honey, add a few pieces of cane (brown) sugar to your tea.

If you drink chamomile tea for the night, for insomnia or headaches, you can add a little lemon balm or peppermint tea to the chamomile tea. These herbs have soothing properties, help to relax and fall asleep faster.

How many cups of chamomile tea can you drink per day? I do not drink chamomile tea all the time, only sometimes, when I feel like it, and also if I use chamomile to treat a particular disease.

On the day you can drink 1 or 2 cups of chamomile tea, it is not only safe, but also a useful rate of tea.

Chamomile tea. Benefit and harm

Chamomile tea has almost no contraindications. This is a natural and safe medicine that does not harm the body.

A big plus of chamomile tea is that drinks prepared from this plant really have a positive effect on the body, and are a natural remedy.

• Chamomile tea helped me with gastritis, tea perfectly relieves inflammation, reduces pain. Tea is used for pain in the stomach, gastritis, gastric ulcer and 12 guts, in complex treatment.
• Chamomile tea helps to reduce the temperature. Especially, it is a safe medicine for children. When our son was a year old, he had a high fever. I fed him during the day chamomile tea. By evening, the temperature was asleep and I did not have to resort to drugs.
• Chamomile tea has great benefits for bowel disease. Helps to reduce flatulence, helps with intestinal inflammation, removes toxins and toxins from the body.
• Chamomile tea is used in complex treatment, as a choleretic and diuretic.
• Apply it for colds and viral diseases. Can be combined with other herbs. For example, thyme, mint, St. John's wort, black currant leaves, raspberries and others. Herbs.
• For headaches and insomnia, even doctors recommend drinking 1-2 cups of chamomile tea. Tea soothes, helps to sleep and relieves headaches.
• Chamomile contains macro- and microelements, ascorbic acid, and essential oil.
• Chamomile tea helps reduce blood sugar levels.
• With stress and fatigue, you should drink 1-2 cups of chamomile tea per day, as a soothing drink. It is advisable to add a sprig of mint to tea.
• The benefits of chamomile tea are invaluable for women. During menstruation, especially painful, chamomile tea helps to reduce pain and cramps.

Since we are talking about the topic: chamomile tea, benefit and harm. It would not be superfluous to mention the harm. Tea should not be used if you are allergic to herbs, including chamomile, which is extremely rare, as well as individual intolerance.

Sometimes, but in rare cases, itching or allergies can occur from herbal tea. In this case, you should stop using chamomile tea.

How is chamomile tea for women?

Very positively this drink affects women's health. Chamomile infusion is used both inwards and outwardly, for douching, used for inhalation, baths, compresses.

Chamomile gained wide popularity in the treatment of diseases during pregnancy. In pregnancy, tea helps to cope with headaches, relieves stomach pain, cramps in the intestines, helps to cope with colds and high fever.

Most importantly, do not abuse this drink, use chamomile courses. If you drink like tea, then drink no more than 2 cups of tea per day. And be sure to consult your gynecologist about the use and dosage of tea with chamomile.

Chamomile tea for children. Benefit

Speaking of children, it is impossible not to mention the benefits of chamomile tea for children. Of course, there is no need to apply anything without authorization, be sure to consult with a pediatric nurse or pediatrician.

But usually, the doctors themselves prescribe chamomile tea for the children. This is a very useful and safe drink that acts effectively and has no obvious contraindications and side effects.

Chamomile tea is soothing, has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect. Tea is given to children as a sedative, analgesic, anti-inflammatory agent.

Drink from this herb has a beneficial effect on the nervous system. Doctors recommend that children drink tea with chamomile while teething.

Chamomile, as a rule, is used in courses so that addiction does not arise. Children begin to give tea from chamomile teaspoons, gradually increasing the dosage.

Chamomile Tea Recipes

Tea can be prepared only from some chamomile flowers, or, to taste, and as needed, (if you use tea for treatment) add other medicinal herbs to it.

Chamomile and mint tea. Very tasty and useful chamomile-mint tea. Its taste is quite pleasant, it helps to relax, calm down in a stressful situation, reduce stomach pain, fall asleep for insomnia, and eliminate headaches.

To make tea, in the teapot in which you brew chamomile tea, add a sprig of fresh mint or half a teaspoon of dried mint herb.

Tea from chamomile and thyme. You can also add dry thyme to chamomile tea. In a teapot with dry chamomile flowers add a teaspoon of dry thyme herb.

Chamomile tea with melissa.   Chamomile tea with melissa is very tasty and equally useful. I really like lemon balm, it has an unusually pleasant taste (tea) and aroma.

This tea is very good for colds and high temperatures. Brew it as well as chamomile with mint. In the teapot to chamomile add half a teaspoon of lemon balm.

In addition to the herbs I have proposed, you can mix dry chamomile with other herbs. For example, with, and brew a delicious and fragrant herbal drink.

The benefits of chamomile tea are really great. This healing drink will not only fill the house with a stunning aroma, give warmth and comfort, but also ease the symptoms of many diseases. Be healthy!

For decoction, we need:

• 2 tablespoons of dried chamomile flowers or one bag (if the grass is brewed as tea);
• 1 cup of hot water;
• honey to taste (if the child is not allergic);
• you can add a little dill, which helps to relieve pain and colic in the baby's stomach.

Chamomile and honey from pain in the tummy will save

If you say that chamomile is useful - it means to say nothing. Because it is a real natural magic wand from many ailments. It has a beneficial effect on the body, not only outside, but inside. Hair
  they become thick, strong and light from it, and the skin gets a pleasant color and tenderness; it is especially useful to wash with a decoction of chamomile for acne. Inside, chamomile is taken as, in case of problems with the intestines, with a cold, as diaphoretic, as anti-inflammatory in diseases of the kidneys and gall bladder.

For the baby, she is very useful, especially if he has frequent abdominal distention and spasms, as indicated by the title of the article, as expectorant and anti-inflammatory, if he has a sore throat or is suffering from a strong cough. In addition, if the baby does not sleep well, chamomile will serve as a natural, natural “hypnotic”, absolutely non-addictive. Smear the lips with fresh broth and the child will fall asleep firmly and all night. And if the child has irritation on the skin, diaper rash or a rash, as a result of an allergic reaction, bathe it in the bath with the addition of a concentrated chamomile decoction. No wonder the daisy is part of almost any baby cream. The flowers of this wonderful plant can be purchased at a pharmacy in an already dried form, or you can prepare it yourself.

Chamomile decoction for children - Preparation:

They know from childhood. From birth babies are bathed in it, older children are treated for colds, women use it as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic and sedative in various fields (for example, cosmetology, gynecology), men practice in the treatment of the prostate gland. I would like to reveal in more detail all the beneficial properties and contraindications of this healing herb for people.

Useful properties of the plant

Chamomile was used since the 5th century BC, it was used in the treatment of the well-known Hippocrates and Avicenna. In some countries, this plant is purposefully grown with whole plantations for export to other regions.

To clearly represent the beneficial properties of chamomile, it is necessary to examine its composition. The plant is very rich in acids (nicotine, salicylic, ascorbic), tannins, fats, sugars, pectins, its flowers contain essential oils and flavonoids.

Therefore, the plant has a lot of useful properties:

• antiseptic (used in gynecology for douching, in pediatrics for rinsing, in traumatology make lotions);
• pain reliever (relieves and stomach cramps);
• anti-inflammatory (often used for female diseases);
• sedative (positive effect on the nervous system);
• choleretic (contributes to the settling of bile in the duodenum);
• removes toxins (cleanse the body of toxins);
•   (they can not resist chamomile infusions).

Important! Most useful properties  possess chamomile flowers.

For women

Chamomile has long won a special prestige among women. About this plant and its healing properties are myths and legends. This flower, in principle, is considered a "female plant". He became a good sex for health and beauty. Women often use it to treat gynecological diseases, as well as care for skin and hair.

For hair

Women often use chamomile against hair loss, blondes - for lightening, brown-haired women and brunettes - give shade. The infusion of chamomile will suit any type of hair, it will give them a thick and healthy shine, as well as prevent its loss.

Recipe for infusion to strengthen hair:

1. In an enamel bowl pour 2 tbsp. l plants and pour 200 ml of boiling water.
2. Let the mixture stand for half an hour.
3. After washing their hair should be rinsed with prepared infusion, do not rinse.

Recipe for hair coloring:

1. Make a strong infusion of chamomile (2 tablespoons. 200 ml).
2. Put the mixture on the fire and let it boil for 5 minutes.
3. Allow the broth to cool slightly, then wash the hair with it.

For men

Male half of the population is not familiar with chamomile less women. Perhaps this is the most famous herb that is often used by the stronger sex. And this is not surprising!

Most men are stressed out at work, many of them spend a long time behind the wheel, have sedentary work or, on the contrary, are subject to heavy physical labor and irregular schedule - all of this has a negative effect on the nervous system, potency and the body as a whole. At the end of the day, wives see evil, tired and broken husbands, so men are advised to take chamomile teas.

Intake of chamomile drinks will help to calm the nerves, relieve fatigue, pain and minimize the risk of stone formation. Not every man manages to observe the diet during the working day, which leads to diseases and inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, gas formation, spasms and here chamomile will also become a "loyal friend" and "colleague."

Chamomile decoction recipe from:

1. Pour 200 ml of boiling water 1 tbsp. l plants. Put on the stove and bring to a boil.
2. Let the broth stand for 30 minutes. Strain.
3. Fill the enema with filtered decoction and perform the procedure.

For kids

Pharmacy chamomile is useful not only for adults, but also for children, kids are taught to it from birth.

Often practice medicinal plant  in childhood for bathing newborns, as a child sedative, for eliminating colic, for colds.

Babies are bathed in chamomile after the umbilical wound has healed (before this time it is not allowed to wet) as a diaper rash prevention, and it is also an obstacle to the formation of prickly heat and favorably affects the restful sleep of the child.

How to bathe a child in chamomile

First, prepare the infusion: 1 tbsp. l plants pour 1 liter of boiling water. Let it brew for 15 minutes. Then strain the infusion.

1. Add it to the bath with boiled water.
2. It is necessary to bathe the child no more than a quarter of an hour.
3. After bathing do not need to wash with water.

Soothing tea

Chamomile tea helps moms cope with the increased nervous irritability and excessive activity of her beloved offspring. Many children do not perceive chamomile as a medicine, as it has a pleasant taste and aroma.

Important! Read how to cook and drink it in our article.

New parents often face the problem of gas, bloating and colic in a newborn. Such signs are especially pronounced in the first 3 months.

Chamomile vs Colic Recipe

One teaspoon of dried flowers of the plant pour 200 ml of boiling water. Cover the container with infusion cover. Insist until it becomes room temperature. Strain through a strainer.

Infusion is given to the child in a warm form, the doctor determines the dosage.

Important! Teas intended for the child must be freshly prepared.

Due to the not yet fully formed immune system, children often suffer from colds and diseases. Most often, chamomile drink like tea and rinse her throat. It is recommended to take a decoction and to improve immunity.

Contraindications

Despite its amazing properties, chamomile can still bring not only benefit but also harm. If you do not adhere to strict rules provided by the recipe, then you can become a victim of side effects of the plant.

Emetic urges, high blood pressure, provocation of bleeding, bronchospasm, irritation, anger, with external use - rash, itching of the whole body and urticaria - these are the consequences that people expect when they are hypersensitive to the plant and its components.

Important! Broths, teas, infusions and tinctures on chamomile take courses, otherwise there may be side effects.

If you buy chamomile not in a pharmacy, but collect and dry yourself, then be sure to learn the technology of preparation.

Chamomile - the most popular phytocomponent of any home kit. With it, you can solve a large number of health problems. This is not only a preventive agent, but also a curative one. At home, chamomile prepare decoctions, tinctures and tinctures, applying them to lotions, compresses, gargling and bathing, steam baths. Often it is taken internally in the form of fragrant tea, which gives taste pleasure and benefits the body.

1. Apigenin A substance that can suppress allergies, inflammations of various nature, fight free radicals, inhibit certain types of cancer cells. Of all the herbs that are used to make tea, chamomile contains the highest amount of apigenin.
2. Chrysin with strong sedative properties. This substance can reduce anxiety, unreasonable fear, unreasonable panic attacks, hysterical condition, relieve nightmares.
3. Coumarin. A substance that gives chamomile a distinctive fragrance. Known as an antiallergic, removing edema, especially associated with impaired lymph circulation, postoperative.
4. Vitamin C. The most important substance for normal functioning of the connective and bone tissues. It promotes the conversion of cholesterol into bile acids, which stimulates digestion and prevents the formation of gallstones. It is a powerful antioxidant.
5. Tannins, which give the plant a bitter taste, contribute to the improvement of the digestive tract, the normalization of microflora in the intestine, relieve germs and rotting products. Effective for the prevention of deposits of salts of heavy metals, causing significant harm to the whole body.
6. Pectin. Named by doctors as an “orderly” of the human body due to its ability to cleanse it of harmful substances without disturbing the natural microflora. Excretes radioactive elements, toxic substances and pesticides.
7. Carotene. Actively involved in metabolic processes, important for the formation of bones, nails, teeth, fat deposits, stimulates the growth of new cells, slows aging, fights viruses and bacteria.
8. Essential oils with antimicrobial, antispasmodic and regenerating properties. Vitamins, macro-and micronutrients: potassium, calcium, zinc, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese.

Unlike black and green tea, chamomile does not contain any caffeine.

The monks from Tibet appreciated all the benefits and harms of chamomile tea, its ability to repair cells and stimulate their regeneration. Therefore, this plant is an essential ingredient of the famous Tibetan elixir of youth.

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For what diseases is chamomile tea useful?

With frequent colds chamomile tea must be taken not only as a means of accelerating recovery due to the content of vitamin C, but also as a preventive measure in order to avoid colds and other diseases. Tea has diaphoretic, antipyretic properties, soothes sore throat, helps to eliminate sputum.

In the period of the autumn-winter depression, 4-5 mugs of fragrant tea a week will significantly raise the spirits and performance, relieve from depression. To improve the effect, you can add a teaspoon of honey or a couple of lemon slices to the drink.

The antispasmodic effects of apigenin will help relieve pain and colic in the intestines, get rid of flatulence. Chamomile tea is useful for gastritis, enterocolitis, peptic ulcer disease, will help to normalize and restore stool, improve appetite and digestion.

Chamomile tea is indispensable after plentiful feasts and prolonged holidays, accompanied by overeating, excessively greasy food, and alcohol. With headaches caused by a sharp change in the weather, a drop in blood pressure, a glass of chamomile tea will quickly relieve muscle spasms, which will ease the condition.

Thanks to the vitamin PP, which is part of the herb, there is a benefit from chamomile tea and for people suffering from vasospasms, fast leg fatigue, and a tendency to varicose veins. The tea will cope with muscle spasms caused by stomach pain or on critical days. With heavy and very painful periods, daily tea is recommended a few days before they start.

As a sedative, chamomile tea should be taken 2-3 cups a day. It helps to relax, fall asleep faster, relieves depression, accelerates adaptation after stress.

With diabetes  regular use of chamomile drink significantly reduces blood sugar levels, keeps it in one position, which improves the patient's condition.

Daily use of chamomile tea affects the appearance. The skin becomes more healthy, pass acne, purulent education. Later and in smaller quantities, age pigmentation appears on it. To improve your appearance, it is enough to drink a glass of warm tea in the morning on an empty stomach and wash them.

To strengthen the immunity after a long illness or during a seasonal exacerbation of colds, a cup of tea per day is enough for two weeks. Chamomile plant phenols will make the body resistant to any virus and bacteria of any nature.

How to make chamomile tea

A teaspoon of chamomile or a bag of grass pour a glass of hot water, but not boiling water. After boiling the water should stand for 10 minutes to cool to 90-95 degrees, most suitable for brewing any tea. Insist under the lid, like regular tea, 5-10 minutes. Thoroughly strain through a sieve or gauze folded in several layers. Take in the form of heat, adding to taste a teaspoon of honey or sugar.

The specific taste of chamomile can be varied with a pair of mint leaves, grated with 1/4 lemon zest. Adding any component of your choice and taste will not affect medicinal properties  grass

The preparation of chamomile tea is so simple and does not require much time that it is better to refuse to brew it for the future. After standing for some time, the drink becomes more saturated and bitter. This option is only acceptable for outdoor use of grass.

It is better to take a drink after a meal, but not earlier than in an hour. At this time, it normalizes the process of digestion, prevents gas formation in the intestine.

How to use chamomile from tea leaves

Chamomile brewed in tea still contains a large amount of nutrients. It can be used for lotions and compresses, or just chew. In the form of a compress, the grass will relieve fatigue, grayness of the skin, swelling and black circles under the eyes, skin inflammation, accelerate the healing of wounds and abrasions.

While chewing, she perfectly disinfects the oral cavity, freshens breath, soothes pain from inflammations on the lips and mucous membranes. Grass can be brewed a second time to use for baths, washing, washing hair and douching.

Chamomile tea for children

For babies up to four months chamomile Infusion  add to some water and give to drink in small portions to get rid of colic. Children under one year old give 1-2 teaspoons of warm tea for sore throat, for normalization of digestion, at bedtime, if the baby is restless.

After a year, the child can drink chamomile tea as usual, but in small quantities (not more than one children's cup).

Contraindications

Chamomile is one of the most versatile herbs whose use has no side effects and is allowed even for small children. However, it is not for nothing that it is called medicinal. Hence, it should be treated accordingly. Otherwise, a harmless glass of herbal drink can harm the body or exacerbate chronic diseases.

Chamomile drink is not recommended for people with individual intolerance to this herb. More harm than good will bring an excess of chamomile concentration in tea. This drink can cause headaches, low blood pressure, upset stools, weakened muscle tone. Constant use of too strong tea will harm the emotional state, will lead to prolonged depressed or irritable mood, loss of attention.

It is advisable to refuse chamomile tea when taking medication with a sedative and diuretic effect. Chamomile has similar properties, and this mix will cause an overdose with the corresponding consequences.

You can not drink chamomile tea with diarrhea. Take it with caution with low blood pressure.

Pregnant women should stop using chamomile tea completely or take it in a weaker concentration, no more than one cup per day. The plant stimulates the formation of estrogen, which can cause miscarriage.