When various forms of ailments occur, peoplemost often resort to the help of drugs, often with unnatural, synthetic components. However, the body is best able to cope with diseases with the help of herbs that have a soft and unobtrusive effect.
Виды ромашек впечатляют своим разнообразием, However, pharmacy chamomile, which is used in most drugs, has become the most popular among them. Due to its unique properties, it is able to cope with a variety of serious diseases.
This flower can be found not only in the steppe area, but also along the roads. In addition, due to its unique medicinal properties, it is cultivated even on an industrial scale.
Chamomile: species
Chamomile can be found in all territories wheretemperate climate prevails, due to which the plant does not need to create special conditions for development. Best of all, it takes root in an open area, where the plant has access to high-grade lighting.
The most common types of daisies in this group are:
- Azeri;
- golden;
- Transcaucasian;
- shershavoplodnaya;
- south
The camomile pharmaceutical has rather characteristicdifferences from its related species. It is a plant that does not exceed 50-60 cm in height. The characteristic smell is present not only in the baskets, but also in the leaves of the plant.
Inflorescences keep on a direct stalk, at the same time,due to the fact that they are located in the same plane, they form a kind of saucer. The leaves of young shoots are externally similar to dill and do not exceed a length of 60 mm and a width of 18 mm.
It is noteworthy that it is not the leaves that distinguish it from other types of daisies, but the bottom of the baskets bent and empty inside.
Chamomile: species and varieties
This type of plant is the most common, because it grows almost everywhere. The most common types of daisies:
- Pharmacy or drug.
- Chamomile is odorous, or tongueless, smalla plant whose height does not exceed 30 cm. The leaves are close to the stem. Flower baskets are small and placed on short peduncles. It is noteworthy that this type of chamomile does not have white petals characteristic of this flower, but it has a characteristic pleasant aroma.
- Chamomile garden - a beautiful perennial plant.The types of chamomile garden differ very significant diversity, because their number reaches 200 varieties. Among them, the most popular are varieties such as Maxima Koenig, Sieger, Virrel Pride and Mayfield, characterized by unique semi-double flowers.
- Chamomile odorless - for this type of plantcharacterized by a straight stem with a branch in the upper part. The leaves are cut in the same way as chamomile drug. White petals border the yellow core. Most often, this type of chamomile can be seen among cereals. Seeds take root well on almost any kind of soil, if the depth of their penetration does not exceed 6 cm.
Although all types of daisies havecharacteristic appearance, they often include the majority of plants with white petals. As an example, one can cite a plant such as corngrass, which looks extremely similar to chamomile.
Useful properties of chamomile
Chamomile far exceeds mostmedicinal plants by the number of active elements, but among most species, chamomile pharmacy has the most significant features:
- Antiseptic properties that are pronounced, so that it effectively destroys harmful microorganisms. Chamomile is successfully used to disinfect wounds.
- Treatment of the skin and mucous membranes. In addition, it actively affects the internal organs.
- Choleretic action.
- Antimicrobial effect, which allows to consider it as one of the most effective means of plant origin used in the treatment of the gastrointestinal tract.
- A diaphoretic and sedative effect that has a positive effect on the nervous system.
How to properly collect and store chamomile
Start collecting and further harvesting flowersChamomile is needed at a time when the petals of the plant are arranged in a horizontal position. This usually occurs around the fourth day after the start of flowering. If the petals are directed upwards, this indicates that the flowers are not yet ready to be harvested, and if they are downward, the flower is no longer suitable for picking.
It is better to collect the plant by hand with a small handle. In the event that the plant will later be used only for bathing, it can be cut immediately with the stem.
All kinds of daisies need to be collected.exclusively in the basket. It should avoid collecting plants in plastic bags, so that the flowers are not steamed and can breathe freely. It is best to dry them in a warm, shaded room with free air circulation inside.
