The chamomile I planted has recently blossomed, and its growth period is very short in subtropical areas.
Recently, a reader asked me what's the difference between chamomile and chrysanthemums used in Taiwan Province? Matricaria chamomilla and Anthemis Nobilis are the main chamomiles used in the West. Because fresh chamomile has the smell of apples, the Latin scientific name comes from the Greek word "apples on the ground".
chamomile is widely used in herb tea, German chamomile and Roman chamomile. Both of them have similar effects, and they are quite mild fragrant herbs. Chamomile contains high calcium, which has calming and sleeping effects. When children are uncomfortable with teething or flatulence, they can be given chamomile tea.
German chamomile tastes bitter, but its anti-inflammatory effect is good. Because it contains more compound Chamazulene, this component has anti-inflammatory effect, which is mostly used for arthritis, gastritis and rheumatism. Roman chamomile also contains Chamazulene, but in a small amount, so its anti-inflammatory substance is mild.
Roman chamomile grows all the year round, and it is also planted as a lawn in Buckingham Palace, England, but it is a lawn that emits fragrance and can be covered locally. German chamomile is an annual plant with long branches and stems, which grows vertically, just like the resolute personality of Germans.
Scientific research also found that both chamomile and chamomile contain the chemical component Azulen, so chamomile essential oil has a mysterious ink blue. Chamomile essential oil is obtained by distillation and has a blue ink-like sky basket. Azulen is a complex chemical component, which can resist inflammation and reduce fever.
Two kinds of chamomile can soothe nerves and relieve people with insomnia. Chamomile essential oil is a high-priced essential oil, but it can be used by pregnant women and babies. When the baby has flatulence, a drop of chamomile essential oil can be mixed with 2ml of base oil such as olive oil to * * * the abdomen.
It is worth mentioning that although chamomile is a mild plant, there are still very few people who are allergic to compositae plants, and when used in large quantities, their skin will be light sensitive.
The other two essential oils have different functions, and Roman chamomile, which smells like green apples, is more suitable for smelling, and is used for relaxing pressure, anxiety and hyperactivity. German chamomile with dark blue analgesic component is more suitable for relieving pain such as neuralgia and carpal tunnel syndrome. They can also be mixed with bath salts to take a bath together, which has different functions. ◎ chamomile sleeping and pressing tea
This tea can sweep away the fatigue of the day, make the pressure cooker release the tense mood, and help you sleep. It is very suitable for drinking at night and is rich in vitamins ACE and chlorophyll.
preparation materials:
chamomile 4g
rose hips 3g
Melissa officinalis 2g
hops 1g
production method:
mix all the fragrant herbs and store them in sealed cans for refrigeration. If the weather in the place of residence is hot and humid and there is no refrigeration, the organic tea may be infested because it does not use herbicides and pesticides.
take out a tablespoon at a time, about 2g-3g, and brew 25ml of hot water for 15 minutes, then use it after cooling. Children can use one-half to one-third of the fragrant herbs to make tea. ◎ Moisturizing and Sleeping Chamomile Bath
This bath method is very fragrant, which can help the insomniacs fall asleep, and you can enjoy a professional SPA bath at home.
preparation materials:
3g chamomile
a handful of bath salts
2 drops of real lavender essential oil
2 drops of German chamomile essential oil
2 drops of Roman chamomile essential oil
Preparation method:
First, soak chamomile in 1ml hot water for 15 to 2 minutes, then pour the concentrated juice into the bathtub, and then fill the bathtub with hot water.
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