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Useful properties of chamomile oil and recipes for home use

The little star of the fields is chamomile. It was once believed that where a star falls from the sky, a daisy grows. Many legends and beliefs are associated with this clean and open flower. On it, girls wonder about whether their chosen one loves. It was customary to give a bouquet of daisies to brides. The healing properties of this flower have long been known. Even Hippocrates healed, considered to be incurable, malaria with the help of medicinal chamomile. Chamomile essential oil is obtained by rectification (steam distillation) of inflorescences. It is necessary to collect 2 kilograms of chamomile flowers to get 1 gram of oil. Chamomile oil contains many beneficial substances for human health:

  • alcohols;
  • acids;
  • flavonoids;
  • vitamins of groups C, D, B;
  • coumarins and many others.

Each of the components has its own function, which is used for medicinal purposes, to create cosmetology or perfumery means, aromatherapy.

Useful properties of chamomile oil and use in home medicine

The shelf life of chamomile essential oil is about 5 years. The smell of oil is very different from the aroma of the flower itself. It is very persistent, grassy-sweet with a fruity flavor. It is very difficult to find words to describe all the nuances of this amazing and unique fragrance. People have long used the healing properties of chamomile oil for the treatment and prevention of many diseases and ailments:

  • Chamomile essential oil has a calming effect on the human central nervous system. To do this, it is used both inside and in aroma lamps. The drug perfectly helps those who have sleep disturbance, overwork and stress. This is one of the most effective means of overcoming depression, eliminating psychological stress and aggression.
  • Chamomile oil has a high regenerative ability. It perfectly heals wounds, burns, eliminates itching and swelling in places of insect bites;
  • Chamomile oil perfectly helps with all kinds of inflammations that occur in the human oral cavity. It quickly treats stomatitis, gingivitis, periodontitis and periodontosis. It is added to toothpastes;
  • This is a great diuretic and disinfectant that can cure cystitis and diseases of the reproductive system;
  • Chamomile oil is recommended to be added to rinses, inhalations and compresses for diseases of the broncho-pulmonary system;
  • Especially rave reviews were received by chamomile essential oil from women who used it as a medicine in the treatment of gynecological diseases;
  • As an immunomodulator, chamomile oil has been known for a long time, and is considered one of the most effective drugs in this area.

It is customary to add it to massage oils and creams. It perfectly relieves fatigue, eliminates pain. Post-traumatic, rheumatoid pains, bursitis and ligament injuries can anesthetize and cure chamomile oil.

Useful properties of chamomile oil and use in cosmetology

Due to its calming and tonic properties, chamomile essential oil is widely used in cosmetology. This applies to both drugs and those that can be done at home. Five drops of oil on a shampoo bubble will be enough to do without a rinse, and if you add a drop of the product to a portion of the cream that you are used to using, the effect will be amazing. Chamomile oil is especially good for dry, damaged hair and sensitive skin.

Chamomile oil products for hair

For normal hair:

  • Jojoba oil - 10 drops;
  • Almond oil - 10 drops;
  • Chamomile essential oil - 10 drops.

For the base, you can take olive oil or a teaspoon of melted honey. Mix the ingredients, apply to wet hair, wrap and hold a compress for 20-30 minutes. Wash off with hot water and detergent. The components in this mask can be replaced with others. Instead of jojoba oil, take shea butter or lavender. Instead of almond - pink, cedar or thyme oil.

For dry hair and split ends:

  • Lavender oil - 15 drops;
  • Chamomile oil - 5 drops.

The base is olive oil. To achieve the best effect, add vitamin E, which can be bought at any pharmacy. For the main component, there are a number of substitutes - castor oil, burdock. It is desirable that the product that is applied to the hair is warm.

For hair growth:

Seven drops of chamomile oil add to 2 liters of water to rinse the head after washing. This tool will help against hair loss, improve their growth, give shine and a healthy look.

Apply the composition to the comb and comb the hair along the entire length. Use the product before washing your hair.

Chamomile oil products for the skin

For aging facial skin:

  • Wax - 30 g;
  • Borax - 2 g .;
  • Cypress essential oil - 2 drops;
  • Bergamot essential oil - 5 drops;
  • Chamomile essential oil - 30 drops;
  • Water for injection - 50 g.

Mix everything, heat and beat until kefir is thick. Arrange the mixture in containers, store in the refrigerator. Use as a regular cream before bedtime.

For acne, acne and scars:

Dampen a cloth or a piece of cotton wool in chamomile oil, apply to a problem area of the skin. To improve skin color, remove "bruises" under the eyes and give velvety, it is necessary to apply droplets of chamomile oil on a piece of natural fabric in a checkerboard pattern (2 * 2 cm) and apply the material to the face. The mask should be applied to steamed skin - after a bath or shower. Keep the product on your face for at least 20 minutes.

For oily skin and acne:

Take a glass of boiled water, cool. Add 5 drops of chamomile oil. Pour the tool into molds and freeze. Wipe face and body with a daisy ice cube. Do the procedure instead of morning wash.

Contraindications to the use of chamomile essential oil

Chamomile oil can not cause serious harm to health. It is advisable not to use it during pregnancy and lactation. In addition, allergy sufferers need to do a skin test before using chamomile oil products. A drop of the product should be applied to the wrist and wait a few minutes. If redness and itching do not appear, you can safely use chamomile oil in cosmetic procedures and for treatment.

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