Chamomile during pregnancy

Lovers of traditional medicine are used to considering chamomile one of the most useful flowers. They turn to her for healing from a variety of ailments. But the use of this plant during pregnancy is questioned by many.

Is chamomile possible during pregnancy

In a crucial period of pregnancy, a woman begins to be wary of many of the usual medicines. But there should be no such doubts about chamomile. When used correctly, this folk remedy will only benefit the expectant mother. If you have previously used chamomile products, then you can safely use them throughout the entire period of pregnancy.

Useful infusions and decoctions can be prepared from chamomile, gargle with a cold, rinse hair after washing and wipe your face. To prepare a decoction, 20 g of dried plant flowers must be poured with half a liter of water and simmer over low heat for five minutes. Then turn off the heat and leave the broth to infuse for another quarter of an hour, and then strain.

It is quite simple to prepare an infusion of useful chamomile. To do this, you just need to pour a tablespoon of raw materials with a glass of boiling water and leave to brew for 3 hours. Be sure to strain the finished product before use. You can gargle with a ready-made infusion for colds or drink it.

The benefits of chamomile for pregnant women

According to pharmacists, chamomile contains many useful active substances. In this regard, it has a positive effect on the health of the expectant mother. With the help of pharmacy chamomile, you can remove signs of inflammation on the mucous membranes and skin, relieve nervous tension, and even eliminate mild pain. Chamomile is very good as a means of enhancing immunity.

Such a beneficial effect of this plant is explained by the presence in it of such useful substances as:

• Essential oils and flavonoids that reduce inflammation and are helpful in fighting viruses.
• Glycosides that have an antispasmodic and diaphoretic effect.
• Fernesen, accelerating wound healing.
• Polysaccharides, broad spectrum vitamins as well as organic acids useful for general health and immune protection.

It is useful to drink chamomile infusion during the period of hormonal changes in the body of a pregnant woman. It helps you fall asleep, calms your nerves and relieves depression. As a prophylaxis for colds, a decoction of chamomile inside is useful, especially in the autumn, when there is a wave of colds.

If you have any kind of inflammation or an accidental wound, then chamomile comes in handy here. With a decoction of this plant, you can wash wounds and abrasions, use as lotions and rinses, as a means for inhalation.

Chamomile tea relieves spasms well and dilates the blood vessels of the brain. It is useful to drink it to normalize cardiac activity and improve the digestive tract. Chamomile is useful for improving digestion and activating peristalsis. Very good relieves morning attacks toxicosis a cup of chamomile tea in the morning.

Chamomile contraindications

This plant is beneficial to use during pregnancy, but only in the right way. In some cases, it is recommended to abandon chamomile treatment. Do not drink a highly concentrated decoction of chamomile flowers. This can provoke an increase in the tone of the uterus and the subsequent miscarriage at a small stage of pregnancy.

For the same reason, it is not recommended to do douching with a decoction or chamomile infusion. Since in this case chamomile acts locally and even a weak concentration will be enough to cause undesirable consequences.