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Chamomile Pharmacy for coughing with bronchitis

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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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This is one of the most common medicinal plants in our region, which is used for various diseases. Its useful properties are recognized even by experienced doctors.

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Pharmacodynamics

Chamomile  besides anti-inflammatory has also a sweatshop, antiseptic and some sedative effect, which helps to remove toxins from the body, which in any case accumulate in the course of illness, reducing edema and bronchial irritation, coughing off.

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Dosing and administration

For medicinal infusion, plant flowers are used, which are recommended to be collected no later than on the 5th day of flowering. Prepare an infusion of 1 tbsp. Flowers and 1 cup of boiling water. Insist the formulation for 15-20 minutes, covered with a lid.

Take this medicine for half an hour before meals three times a day. Single dose - 1 glass. Infants give infusion of 1 tbsp. With an interval of 1 hour.

In principle, during the course of the disease chamomile tea can be drunk without special restrictions, if such a medicine does not cause deterioration of well-being. But in some people, an overdose of chamomile can cause symptoms such as headaches, nausea, decreased muscle strength, CNS depression, the appearance of a spasmodic cough. It is not necessary to exclude the possibility of such a side effect, as allergic reactions in the form of rashes on the body, itching and hyperemia.

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Contraindications

Even such a generally safe medicine as a chamomile, it turns out, is not suitable for everyone. It is undesirable to use in disorders of the psyche and a tendency to diarrhea. In pregnant women, the use of chamomile can cause an "overdose" of estrogen, which will lead to pregnancy disruption.

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Interactions with other drugs

Compositions with chamomile is undesirable to take simultaneously with the treatment of "Eufillinom" (bronchodilator drug).

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Storage conditions

It seems that it can be easier than harvesting chamomile? Collect all the flowers for yourself, sushi - and it's done. In fact, wholly dissolved, but not fallen or fading flowers are considered medicinal. These flowers are directed to the sky, and do not hang from the branches. When dried, they will not easily crumble.

The chamomile blooms from May to early autumn, but it is recommended to collect flowers for medical purposes at a time of turbulent flowering, i.e. Starting from the middle of June. It is better if the plant grows in a meadow or in a forest. Collect flowers in the morning or in the afternoon, but not in hot weather.

Collecting chamomile should carefully look at the plant, because the chamomile pharmacy in appearance is similar to the caramel and chamomile odorless (both have no smell), chamomile girl (she has a solid flower, and a chemist's polo), chamomile dog (has an unpleasant smell).

Dry the flowers, spreading them in a thin layer on paper or plywood, protecting them from sunlight. Flowers can be collected with the grass, in which case it will need to be turned regularly when dried. In dryers, chamomile is dried at 40 degrees.

Keep the raw materials in pouches of paper or fabric for no more than 2 years, but it is better to make new supplies every year.

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Attention!

To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Chamomile Pharmacy for coughing with bronchitis" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.

Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.

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