How to brew chamomile for drinking for children and adults? How to brew chamomile correctly for treatment How to brew chamomile tea correctly
Chamomile has a number of medicinal properties- it is useful for diseases gastrointestinal tract, nervous system, skin diseases. Of all the species of this plant in medicinal preventive purposes chamomile medicinal (or chamomile pharmacy) is used.
From chamomile inflorescences you can make delicious and healthy tea for drinking or a decoction for taking a bath. To preserve the healing properties of the plant, it is necessary to brew chamomile correctly.
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Internal use
Chamomile decoction can be used by children from 3 years old and adults. As a preventive measure, it is useful to drink chamomile tea before meals (30 minutes in advance, to improve digestion) or before bedtime (chamomile soothes and relaxes). To prepare a decoction of chamomile for drinking, you need:
- Pour 10 grams of dry chamomile herb with 200 ml of hot (about 95 degrees) boiled water.
- Insist the chamomile solution in a water bath for 15 minutes. The fire should be low so that the broth does not boil.
- Remove the chamomile from heat, let it brew for 45 minutes, preferably under a lid.
- Strain the resulting mixture, squeeze the chamomile and bring the volume of the drink with boiled water to 200 ml.
The finished broth can be stored in the refrigerator for no more than 2 days.
External use
In order to brew chamomile for external use, you must:
- Pour 10 grams of dry chamomile herb with 200 ml of hot (about 95 degrees) water.
- Close the lid tightly and infuse the broth for 1-1.5 hours.
- Strain the broth. It is already ready for use.
Bath decoction
To take a bath, you will need a larger amount of decoction. To prepare it you need:
- Pour about 10 tablespoons (40-50 grams of dry herb) chamomile 1 liter hot water(95 degrees).
- Insist the broth for 1-1.5 hours.
- Bring the volume of the broth with boiled water to 2 liters - this will be enough for a medium-sized bath.
- Pour the infusion into a warm bath just before bathing. It is better to use a freshly prepared broth and not leave it for storage.
The bath should be taken no longer than 15 minutes. Thanks to its soothing and bactericidal properties, even small children can be bathed in a chamomile bath.
Contraindications
Chamomile, like any other plant, has contraindications. When using chamomile, keep in mind that:
- Excessive consumption of chamomile can cause allergic reactions, headaches and general weakness.
- During pregnancy, it is worth limiting the intake of chamomile inside (you can provoke a miscarriage). External use is allowed without restrictions (if there is no individual doctor's prescription).
- It is forbidden to take chamomile as a drink for diarrhea and anocidal gastritis, individual contraindications of the doctor.
This article is provided for informational purposes only and cannot be used as a guide to action without prior consultation with a qualified specialist in the relevant field (doctor).
To properly prepare a decoction of chamomile for drinking, you need to brew it in the ratio of 2 teaspoons of dried inflorescences to 200 milliliters of water.
The technology for preparing the broth is as follows:
- Pour the inflorescences into a small metal pan and fill them with water;
- The broth is kept on low heat until boiling and 3-4 minutes after;
- Then the pan is removed from the heat, and the broth is left to infuse;
- After half an hour or 40 minutes, when the liquid cools down a little, it is filtered through a sieve or gauze rolled into 3-4 layers and poured into a cup;
- The raw materials remaining in the gauze are squeezed out, after which the broth is diluted with warm boiled water so that its volume reaches 200 milliliters.
The main difference between the broth and the infusion is that the raw chamomile in the broth is boiled, albeit for a short time
When using whole inflorescences, they are boiled for 4 minutes and insisted for half an hour, and to prepare a decoction from crushed raw materials, the time is needed half as much - 2 minutes after boiling and 20 minutes for infusion, since in this case useful substances are released faster.
To prepare a larger volume of broth, the number of inflorescences and water is evenly increased. For example, to prepare 600 milliliters, you need to take 6 teaspoons of inflorescences, and a liter - 10 spoons.
This is a classic recipe for chamomile tea, which is used for internal and external use. In some cases, you can prepare the product in other ways.
What raw materials are suitable for making chamomile decoction
IN medicinal purposes use chamomile pharmacy, sometimes - Roman. If the broth is intended for external use, it is sometimes prepared from tongueless chamomile, but this is rather an exception. Since most of the nutrients are found in inflorescences, all medicines are made from them.
To prepare the broth, take dry raw materials. These can be whole or crushed inflorescences, which can be purchased at the pharmacy or collected and dried at home. In the latter case, it is important that the inflorescences are harvested on time, properly dried and preserved.
Chamomile tea in filter bags is also often used. The brew obtained from it has the same properties as those prepared from loose raw materials. In this case, you need to choose only those teas in which there are no impurities, and brew them, observing the correct ratio of the number of inflorescences and water.
Different manufacturers place 1.5 or 3 g of inflorescences in a filter bag, so when preparing a decoction according to a recipe, you need to take into account all the raw materials in a particular bag.
In very rare cases, fresh chamomile inflorescences are taken for the preparation of medicines. The decoction from them turns out to be quite bitter, and it is unpleasant to drink it. It should also be borne in mind that during the drying process, the volume of raw materials is reduced by 70% due to the evaporation of moisture. As a result, the amount of nutrients in 1 spoonful of dry inflorescences will be several times more than in a spoonful of fresh ones. Although only collected inflorescences also have all the properties characteristic of chamomile, their use is impractical. Dried raw materials are easy to store and can be found at any time of the year, while fresh inflorescences only in a certain season.
Alternative brewing methods
There are several alternative ways to prepare chamomile decoction. Subject to the technology, the funds will be equally effective.
On a note
For the preparation of herbal decoction, it is recommended to use ceramic, porcelain or enamel dishes. Unlike metal containers, they keep heat longer and do not enter into chemical reactions with the drug. Glassware is also not suitable, as it cools quickly.
According to some experts, a decoction of chamomile, cooked in a water bath without boiling, has more useful properties... In clinical practice, this statement has not been confirmed.
To prepare the broth in a water bath:
- Take one large saucepan and one small one, preferably enameled and with a lid;
- In a smaller container, put chamomile inflorescences and fill them with warm distilled or boiled water, since the broth will not boil during the cooking process;
- A large saucepan is half filled with water and put on fire;
- When the water boils, a smaller saucepan is gently dipped into it;
- The fire is slightly reduced so that the water boils in the lower saucepan, but does not splash and overflow into a container with chamomile;
- Prepare the broth for half an hour, making sure that it does not boil;
- After that, it is removed from the heat and left to cool, and then filtered.
When using crushed inflorescences, chamomile in a steam bath is brewed for only 15 minutes.
To prepare an infusion of chamomile, it is not at all necessary to boil or warm it up in a water bath. The inflorescences can be placed in a thermos and filled with boiling water. Cover the lid lightly, but do not tighten it tightly. After 3-4 hours, when the infusion is ready, it must be poured into another bowl and allowed to cool, and then strain.
To prepare the broth, you can also use chamomile filter bags. In most packages, one sachet contains 1.5 grams of crushed buds.
To prepare a decoction:
- Take 2 tea bags;
- Pour them with 100 milliliters of boiling water;
- The cup is covered with a special lid or saucer;
- The agent is insisted for 15 minutes, during which it is stirred several times, turning over and pressing the sachets.
The main active ingredient in chamomile flowers is chamazulene - it does not decompose when boiling or when it gets into boiling water.
To make chamomile tea, 1 sachet per glass of water is enough. The medicinal broth is made more concentrated, therefore, to obtain 100 milliliters, 2 sachets are taken, and 200 - respectively 4.
A decoction of chamomile, cooked in a water bath, in a thermos or brewed in a cup, has the same properties. It can be used for oral administration, mouth and throat gargles, lotions and compresses.
Preparation of a decoction for children
According to the doctor's prescription, chamomile can be used in children from 3 years of age. In some cases, babies are given a decoction of chamomile to drink, in others, it is used for external use, including added to the bath when bathing before bedtime.
There is no special recipe for making chamomile infusion for children, in all cases it is prepared in the same way. For children, the remedy is given in significantly lower dosages, which are determined by the doctor depending on the age of the child and his state of health.
- Children 3-7 years old - a tablespoon;
- Children 7-12 years old - 2 tablespoons;
- Children 12-14 years old - a quarter of a glass;
- Children over 14 years old, like adults, a third of a glass.
Give chamomile to a one-year-old child or a child under 3 years old only as directed by a doctor. Chamomile is contraindicated for children under 3 years old.
Recipes for decoctions based on chamomile and other medicinal plants
For various diseases, doctors often prescribe a decoction of more than one medicinal plant and the fees are from several. Chamomile is used together with string, sage, linden, mint, nettle and other plants.
When preparing a decoction from such a mixture, you need to remember that each component of the complex product has its own contraindications.
- 10 grams of dried chamomile inflorescences;
- 10 grams of string;
- 1 glass of water.
The herbs are mixed and placed in a saucepan, and then poured over with a cup of water. Bring the liquid to a boil over low heat and simmer for 5 minutes. After the broth has cooled, it is filtered.
Such a remedy is drunk 1 tablespoon three times a day. This broth turns out to be more concentrated than in classic recipe... It can be brewed for 3 days after preparation. You can use the drug only with the agreement of the doctor, and you cannot use it alone or as the main drug for the treatment of serious diseases, as this can aggravate the condition. Similarly, for diseases of the kidneys, urinary and gallbladder, you can use a decoction of chamomile after consulting a doctor.
The yellow sediment on the walls of the mug from the broth is quite difficult to wash off.
Another remedy, a decoction of chamomile, mint and sage, is recommended to gargle with sore throat, laryngitis and tracheitis.
To prepare it you need:
- 30 grams of chamomile;
- 30 grams of dried mint leaves;
- 30 grams of sage;
- 400 milliliters of water.
The raw materials are mixed and poured with boiling water. In a container closed with a lid, the infusion is left in a warm place for a quarter of an hour, and then filtered.
In the early days, the throat is gargled with infusion every few hours, and when the symptoms subside, the number of gargles is reduced to 3 per day. You need to use the product warm, and if it is stored in the refrigerator, it must be warmed up in a water bath or in a microwave oven.
On a note
1 teaspoon contains approximately 1.3 grams of chamomile, while a tablespoon contains 4.4. Bursts - 1.1 and 3.6 grams, sage - 1.5 and 5 grams, mint - 1.9 and 6.3 grams, rose hips - 4.8 and 15.8 grams, respectively.
A decoction of valerian, chamomile and cumin is taken as a mild sedative and hypnotic. Prepare the drug in a ratio of 2: 3: 5.
To prepare it you need:
- 2 teaspoons dry valerian roots
- 3 teaspoons of chamomile inflorescences;
- 5 teaspoons of cumin fruit.
All raw materials must be poured into one container and mixed thoroughly. Then you need to collect 1 tablespoon of the mixture, pour it into a special bowl and pour boiling water over it. Cover the container with something and wrap it with a large towel so that the product is infused with high temperature... After half an hour, the drug must be filtered. Take it in half a cup after breakfast and dinner.
Chamomile, rosehip and sea buckthorn tea is taken as a preventive measure as a multivitamin and general tonic.
To prepare it you need:
- 5 grams of chamomile;
- 5 grams of dried rose hips;
- 5 grams of fresh sea buckthorn berries;
- 200 milliliters of water.
The rose hips need to be crushed, then put in a saucepan, add chamomile inflorescences and water. The broth must be brought to a boil, after which the sea buckthorn berries must be added to it and boiled for another 3 minutes. You can drink such tea by a glass every evening, and to make it more delicious, add a little honey or sugar to it.
Sea buckthorn berries will give this tea a pleasant and very original sourness.
Funds based on chamomile and nettle are used externally for skin problems. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and regenerative effects.
For cooking you need:
- 1 teaspoon chamomile
- 1 teaspoon dried nettle leaves
- 1 glass of water.
Raw materials must be poured with boiling water, cover the dishes with a lid and leave for half an hour. When the product is infused, it must be filtered. The infusion can be used for washing, lotions or compresses. The mixture of herbs that remained after cooking can be applied as a mask in a thin layer on the problem area of the skin for 5-10 minutes.
How long does the product last after brewing
It is recommended to store chamomile broth at a temperature of 8-15 degrees for 2 days. However, very often it is stored longer: at room temperature - 2 days, in the refrigerator - 3-4 days. It is not advised to store it for a long time, since over time the broth loses its properties. Also, in the warm season, it can turn sour very quickly. If the broth has appeared bad smell or the taste has changed, it is better not to use it.
For internal use, it is advisable to store custard chamomile for no more than 2 days, but it is best to prepare a new remedy every day. Since tea bags can be used to prepare the decoction, the process is very simple and takes only 15 minutes.
The beauty of the broth lies precisely in the speed of its preparation.
In cases of external use, the broth can be stored longer - up to 4 days in a cold place. In this case, you also need to ensure that it does not deteriorate.
Almost always, a decoction of chamomile is prepared in the same way, adhering to a ratio of 2 teaspoons of inflorescences per cup of water. The difference in use in children and adults is only in different dosages. There are no special recipes for a decoction for babies, pregnant women or nursing mothers, since they are not recommended to take chamomile.
Interesting video: the process of brewing chamomile step by step
Features of making chamomile tea
Chamomile has anti-inflammatory, soothing and choleretic properties. It is a natural antiseptic and is widely used for cosmetic purposes.
The action of chamomile is explained by its composition:
- azulene is an essential oil that has a strong anti-inflammatory effect;
- apigenin is a natural antispasmodic.
Decoctions and infusions made from dried chamomile flowers are widely used for medicinal purposes. Depending on the disease, chamomile can be used for both external and internal use. The cooking methods are different for each occasion.
Ingestion
Inside, chamomile is used for colds, to improve digestion, and for diseases of the urinary system of the body. You can prepare chamomile for internal use using hot and cold methods.
Hot way
One tablespoon of dried chamomile flowers is poured with a glass of boiling water and left to infuse for 10-15 minutes. The resulting infusion is used strained and cooled for half a glass three times a day.
Cold way
You can make an infusion of chamomile on cold water... To do this, you just need to pour dry chamomile flowers with water at room temperature, without heating or specially cooling it. Proportion: 5 tsp. dry flowers in 1 glass of water. The preparation time for the infusion in cold water is significantly increased and is approximately 8 hours. They drink this infusion one glass a day.
Note! Ready-made chamomile is stored in the refrigerator for no more than two days. It is impossible to store the broth or infusion in plastic containers, only in glass or porcelain.
During pregnancy, only a weak infusion of chamomile can be taken inside. Chamomile is also a laxative, so don't drink it uncontrollably.
In case of poisoning
Concentrated chamomile tea induces vomiting. In some cases, for example, in case of poisoning, this is necessary. To prepare such a broth, take 4 tablespoons. chamomile and half a liter of water, simmer for 10 minutes, cool, filter and drink in one gulp.
How to brew filter bags
Now in the pharmacy you can buy filter bags with dry chamomile. These bags are convenient for making chamomile tea and more. To make chamomile tea, take two filter bags for half a liter of water. The water is brought to a boil, then chamomile is poured over it and left for 10-15 minutes. Chamomile tea is used for prevention and treatment colds and also as a sedative for insomnia and stress.
Chamomile tea can be drunk with honey, mint, or used in combination with green tea.
Rinses
Chamomile is often recommended for gargling with colds of the throat, because it has anti-inflammatory properties. One teaspoon of dry chamomile is poured with boiled water (1 glass) at a temperature of about 95 degrees. Insist for 20 minutes, wrapping the container in a towel.
For the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity, such as stomatitis, chamomile is poured with boiling water and infused for one hour. Also used as a rinse. Proportions: 3 tbsp. in a glass of water.
External use
For skin diseases, for example, ulcers, eczema, boils, the infusion is prepared in the same way as for rinsing with inflammation of the oral cavity: pour 3 tablespoons in a glass of water with boiling water, leave for an hour.
Note! Chamomile can cause an allergic reaction.
For swimming
To make a decoction of chamomile for bathing, you will need a larger amount of dried medicinal herb. The broth is prepared at the rate of 10 tbsp. l. chamomile per liter of water. The flowers are poured into a saucepan with freshly boiled water (2 l) and put on fire. The chamomile should be boiled for 15 minutes. The pan is then removed from the stove and left to cool, wrapped in a towel. The cooled broth is filtered and poured into the bath. A fifteen-minute bath with a decoction of chamomile has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, skin - it has a healing effect, as well as the appearance of the hair, making it silky and shiny.
For douching
Douching broth is prepared from dried chamomile flowers. Take two tablespoons. herbs per liter of boiling water, which is poured into chamomile in a non-metallic container. Then bring to a boil and remove from heat. The use of chamomile in combination with calendula gives a stronger antibacterial effect. The broth is filtered and allowed to cool to body temperature.
For children
Pediatricians advise preparing a chamomile bath for babies. Firstly, it disinfects water, and secondly, it helps with diathesis and prickly heat. Eyes are washed with a decoction of chamomile. Newborns can not only be bathed in chamomile broth, it can also be given inside for coughs, colic, gastritis, diseases of the digestive tract.
Doctors advise to boil chamomile if the child is very small: 1.5-2 tbsp. chamomile is poured into 0.5 liters of water and boiled for 7 minutes. The resulting broth is filtered and cooled. Newborns are given a decoction diluted with water, remembering that chamomile can cause an allergic reaction.
An infusion of chamomile for older children is prepared as follows: one tablespoon of flowers is poured with one and a half glasses of hot, but not boiling water, the duration of infusion depends on the purpose of use. If the infusion is prepared for drinking, then 10 minutes is enough, if for rinsing - 20 minutes. This infusion is also suitable for bathing.
Pharmacy chamomile is the herb that is familiar to everyone, not just caring mothers and traditional healers. Since childhood, we know that these small flowers, with a convex yellow center and white thin petals and a specific scent, are medicinal. Pharmacy chamomile really has a lot of various properties, it is used in medicine, herbal medicine, homeopathy, folk healing, dietetics, cosmetology. There are many health and beauty recipes for all ages, for men and women.
— Babies are watered with chamomile broth., it helps them to calm down, eliminates colic and the tummy stops hurting. Even babies are bathed in chamomile, it works well on the skin, helps to cope with prickly heat and diaper rash.
- Girls and boys with rashes on the face recommend washing with chamomile decoction or wiping your face with chamomile tonic- all pimples dry up and heal, inflammation disappears.
- Blondes use brewed chamomile to rinse their hair, so they acquire a beautiful shade and become shiny.
- For older women, it is useful to wipe the face and décolleté with ice cubes made from frozen chamomile infusion - tired skin immediately becomes toned.
- For men, chamomile bath helps to cope with excessive sweating of the feet.
Why is chamomile tea useful?
Chamomile tea deserves special attention - it helps against many diseases and unpleasant conditions, acts gently and does not cause side effects... Chamomile tea is known as a natural sedative that relieves stress and irritation, improves mood. It is indicated to drink it in case of stress, overwork, neuroses, hot-tempered and angry people. Also, a decoction of chamomile helps to get rid of insomnia, it is recommended to drink it at night with honey and milk.
Brewed pharmacy chamomile is good for solving digestive problems, it relieves irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines, stops the fermentation process, and kills pathogenic microflora. Pharmacy chamomile is an excellent antiseptic; it can be drunk as a preventive measure to prevent indigestion or indigestion. If you drink chamomile tea after a hearty dinner, it will improve digestion, relieve heaviness, and prevent heartburn.
Chamomile tea is useful for colds and SARS as a drink and a gargle. It relieves inflammation and actively fights bacteria.
Pharmacy chamomile has a very specific taste, not everyone likes it, and therefore chamomile tea often consists of several components that significantly improve its taste, increase its usefulness and effectiveness.
Chamomile tea recipes and brewing methods
For the preparation of chamomile tea, you can use loose purchased or self-prepared grass, as well as crushed chamomile packed in separate bags. It goes well with black, green, red, white tea and other medicinal herbs, fruit additives, spices.
Soothing chamomile tea
Take one tablespoon of chamomile, a sprig of mint, a teaspoon of valerian root, and a tablespoon of green tea and brew in a liter of boiling water. You can add honey and lemon to your tea to taste. This tea perfectly soothes and also lowers blood pressure.
Toning chamomile tea
To prepare a drink, you need to take a tablespoon of chamomile, 10 tea rose petals or 1 tablespoon of hibiscus, 3 dried orange peels, a pinch of cinnamon and a tablespoon of black tea. All ingredients are mixed and poured with 1.5 liters of boiling water, infused for 40 minutes.
Healing chamomile tea
For the preparation of medicinal tea, take in equal parts chamomile, calendula, linden blossom, mint, leaves and dried fruits of raspberries, celandine and St. John's wort. A mixture of herbs is brewed in a proportion of 2 tablespoons per liter of water, let it brew before use. You can add lemon, honey, sugar to taste.
Chamomile tea for beauty
To prepare chamomile tea for health and beauty, you need to take a tablespoon of dry chamomile, a teaspoon of ginger, a teaspoon of licorice, a tablespoon of black or green tea, any dried berries (raspberries, strawberries, rose hips). Add honey and milk to the finished tea to taste.
Everyone knows about the wonderful action of chamomile. This plant must be present in every person's home. After all, it has not only mass positive qualities but also a pleasant taste. Chamomile tea should be drunk by everyone.
Today, in order to brew chamomile, it is not at all necessary to grow it. You can safely trust stores and pharmacies that offer a wide range of product choices. Although it is better to purchase it in pharmacies or from trusted herbalists. By appearance it should be whole, dry flowers. Therefore, if you see dust or crushed consistency in the bag, it is better to refrain from buying.
About her healing properties has been known for a long time, but not everyone knows how to properly brew chamomile so that it brings the desired effect. This means that the time has come to understand this issue in more detail.
It is worth noting that the color of tea directly depends on the brewing time and can be from light yellow to brown. In order for the drink to justify its expectations, before drinking it, it is necessary to insist it well in the teapot.
Making tea
Brewing chamomile consists of simple manipulations:
- Take a prepared glass or teapot.
- Pour 1 tablespoon of dry plant into it.
- Boil water to 90 degrees, then pour it into a prepared dish.
- Close the lid, let it brew for 20 minutes.
- After the required time has elapsed, strain the drink through a sieve.
Other ways to brew chamomile tea
This is the simplest and easy recipe... You can add sugar, honey to it and enjoy. However, there are other brewing methods:
- To calm down. You need to take mint, valerian root, a spoon green tea and chamomile. Pour with water, let it brew. Drink well before bedtime, it will help you get rid of unnecessary thoughts and fall asleep.
- Tonic... Mix one spoonful of chamomile with 10 rose petals, 1 spoonful of hibiscus, 3 orange peels, and a spoonful of black tea. Pour with water, insist, then add a pinch of cinnamon and drink.
- Healing. To prepare a miraculous drink, you will need: calendula, linden, mint, raspberries, St. John's wort and chamomile. Take all the herbs in equal parts, mix and add water. Add lemon and honey before use.
Chamomile decoction
Chamomile tea can vary depending on personal preference. You can add anything you want to them. That's just from this plant, you can make not only tea, but also a decoction of chamomile.
To prepare it, you need to take half a liter of water and pour 4 tablespoons of chamomile there. Put on the stove, bring to a boil, hold for another 5 minutes. Turn off, let cool and brew. Such a decoction can be used for facial cleansing. It is best to pour it into small molds for this, put it in the freezer. Use magic ice every morning. After a few days, the skin will become velvety and soft.
Much depends on the purpose for which it is used. If as a treatment, it is recommended to drink it on an empty stomach for half a glass before eating.
Chamomile tea is an excellent thirst quencher, so everyone can safely drink up to two cups of the drink daily.
Benefit and harm
Due to its natural origin, it can be considered safe. This natural medicine has no contraindications (an exception may be allergies or individual intolerance). Chamomile helps in the treatment of colds, gastritis, stomach ulcers, and reduces gas formation. It lowers temperature well, reduces inflammation.
Chamomile tea will be a real salvation for children during illness and teething. It will perfectly help to cope with a red throat or fever without the use of medications. However, it must be introduced gradually, starting with one spoon.
The drink helps to calm down, relieves insomnia, headaches. Many girls use it for severe menstrual pain. The only harm can be an allergy, in this case it is worth refusing any of its use.
The plant has a huge amount of benefits, so you should give it a special place in your closet, pushing back harmful coffee and black teas.
