Saturday 6 October 2012

Chamomile

Maticia Chamomile

Cosmetic Uses

Chamomile, closely related to the daisy, has become one of the most popular herbal remedies in the world, with an extremely broad range of applications and uses, both internally and externally.

For example, it is used in a great many cosmetic creams and lotions, and combined with other herbs such as lavender to create aromatic bathing experiences. When used in such external manners, it is prized for its volatile oils. A great and powerful herb that tones, has a calming quality, improves tissue regeneration and soothes the skin.

Skincare Benefits of Chamomile
include soothing and softening the skin, alleviating rashes, abrasions, and burns. Even more serious skin conditions as eczema may respond positively to topical chamomile ointments or lotions. It has anti-bacterial properties as well, which may help faciliate healing of various infections.

Infusion Uses
Soothing bath or skin problems bath. Skin lotion, facial, shampoo and rinse for blonds (lightens blond hair). Softens rough skin, and as a skin cleanser. COMPRESS of INFUSION is used to soothe irritated skin and to reduce puffiness, for sensitive skin, inflamed skin, eczema and seborrhoea. Also as a rinse for fragile hair.

Chamomile Tea is an excellent rinse for fine hair, especially during hot weather - just be sure to strain it well before using! It is also famed for lightening hair, which is why it is frequently used in shampoos for blonde hair.

Chamomile bath for a relaxing bath to ease weariness and pain, add a few drops of chamomile essential oil to bath water. Alternatively, make up a litre of chamomile tea and add to the bath water.

Chamomile Essential Oil
A spicy relaxing scent, healing and antiseptic; beneficial for skin and hair care.

Medicinal Uses :
To relieve stiff aching muscles try a chamomile massage oil (we make the massage oil to order so allow 3-4 weeks for delivery).

The active ingredient apigenin in chamomile has anti-histamic properties. Chamomile has been clinically proven to have anti-inflammatory and repairing properties. This could be useful in treating rashes and dermatitis. Double blind studies have found that chamomile also has a significant effect in decreasing wound area and assists in drying the wound out. Antiseptic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, digestive system relaxant (stimulates normal digestion), calmative (good to soothe overstimulation and safe for children) and mild sedative. Used as a sleep inducer and for anxiety. Stimulates the immune system.

Beneficial for hyperactive children as an aid to dispel tension and calm muscular and nervous systems.

Used for vertigo, hysteria, stress, and hyper-sensitivity.

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