Chamomile herb with many beneficial therapeutic effects
Khash city in Sistan and Baluchestan province has favorable conditions for the growth and cultivation of medicinal plants and most of the native inhabitants of this region with the knowledge of the healing properties of plants, use medicinal plants in the treatment of many diseases.
Chamomile is one of these plants that has beneficial therapeutic effects.
The director of Jihad Keshavarzi of Khash city said: chamomile plant has white, yellow and purple flowers and because of its smell in ancient Greece, this plant was called earthy apple.
Amanullah Toghi stated: In ancient times, this plant was used as the best sedative for stomach cramps and digestive disorders.
He stated: Chamomile plant, in addition to medicinal aspects, is also used for food and is used along with other vegetables.
Toghi said: This plant has good uses for treating diseases and it is used in Khash city to treat various gastrointestinal disorders such as stomach and intestines such as diarrhea, vomiting and heartburn. This plant has appetizing, purifying and anti-parasitic properties. It is also used to treat general weakness and dryness, asthma, intermittent fever, colitis, and duct stones.
He noted: Chamomile also has anti-compression properties and is known as a sedative for nervous headaches and migraines.
The director of Jihad Keshavarzi of Khash city added: Consumption of chamomile tea, like other sedatives, is like making tea, and up to three cups of it can be prepared and used daily if necessary. The amount for each cup is one tablespoon of chamomile flowers, which should be poured into boiling water and wait for 15 minutes to brew, and after each meal or before going to bed, mix it with a little honey and consume it.
Chamomile has a very good taste and bitter nature, hot and humid and can cause allergies when in contact with the skin.