Beneficial properties and methods of using chamomile during pregnancy. Is it possible to drink chamomile during pregnancy?

During pregnancy, doctors recommend that expectant mothers refrain from using chemical medications. But also herbal preparations may also have contraindications and side effects. For example, chamomile. Teas, decoctions and infusions with it have bactericidal, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, sedative and diuretic properties. But is it possible to use the plant during pregnancy? Will the substances contained in chamomile affect the growth and development of the fetus in the mother's womb?

What is chamomile

Interestingly, chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) belongs to the aster family (Asteraceae). This annual plant. The chamomile flowering period begins in May and ends in August. At the ends of the branches, inflorescences bloom in the form of baskets. Flowers have yellow centers and white petals. They are collected, dried and then used to prepare medicines for various purposes.

This is what chamomile looks like in nature

Chamomile is in demand in cosmetology and in perfume production, as it has bactericidal, drying and photoprotective properties. Lotions, balms, and shampoos are made from it.

This plant can be used to dye hair: make it light golden hue. It is also used in Food Industry: to enrich the color and aroma of food products. Chamomile is especially often added to children's products because it is considered hypoallergenic.

There are a huge number of known folk recipes with chamomile.

Chamomile helps cope with diseases:

• gastrointestinal tract;
• nervous and cardiovascular systems;
• skin and mucous membranes;
• kidneys and bladder.

Pharmaceutical camomile:

• lowers temperature;
• reduces swelling;
• heals wounds;
• helps with colds;
• used for insomnia.

You can make lotions and compresses using chamomile. It has a beneficial effect not only on the skin, but also on the mucous membranes. Helps cope with stomach and intestinal spasms. It even cures boils, ulcers and gout.

The most useful chamomile inflorescences are those collected on the 3rd–5th day of flowering.

Benefits for expectant mothers

Pharmacists have long noticed that chamomile contains a large number of active substances. Therefore, it has a positive effect on the body of a pregnant woman. This plant will help relieve inflammation on the skin and mucous membranes, calm frayed nerves, relieve mild pain, have a bactericidal effect, and strengthen the immune system.

All this is possible due to the content of chamomile flowers in a large amount of useful microelements and vitamins.

• Flavonoids (derivatives of luteolin, apigenin, quercetin) and essential oils (contained in inflorescences from 0.3 to 1%) provide the anti-inflammatory and antiviral effects of chamomile.
• Glycosides - diaphoretic and antispasmodic.
• Fernesene is a wound-healing agent (promotes granulation and epithelization of tissues).
• N-indicycloester and herniarin - antispasmodic.
• Bisaboloxide A - anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic.
• Vitamins, organic acids, polysaccharides - immunostimulating and tonic.

The inflorescences of the plant accumulate macroelements that are very important for the body of the expectant mother and the fetus developing in her womb.

Macroelements contained in the plant

Chamomile is a universal plant, and the expectant mother can use it in different ways.

• Sedative. A pregnant woman needs to avoid depression. But quite often she has a very hard time falling asleep, she is depressed, she cries a lot, she is worried about fears, and her mood changes too often. In this case, chamomile infusion or tea will help. It will calm the storm of emotions, which is considered a consequence of hormonal changes in the body.
• General strengthening, immunostimulating. The vitamins and other beneficial substances contained in chamomile activate the body's defenses when fighting colds or viral infections.
• Anti-inflammatory. Chamomile will come to the rescue with the inflammatory process of any localization. A decoction of it can be used both internally and externally. It is suitable for rinsing, lotions, treating mucous membranes, inhalations, etc.
• Antiseptic. If inflammation or random wounds appear on the skin, you can treat them with chamomile decoction. It will relieve inflammation. Destroys bacteria. You can carry out antiseptic treatment of the mouth or genitals. This medicine will also help with stomatitis.
• Analgesic, antispasmodic. To get rid of pain different types, as well as cramps, you can take chamomile tea. Glycosides in the plant help cope with spasms. Chamomile tea or decoction is also drunk to dilate blood vessels in the brain, normalize breathing and heart rate.
• Improves digestion. The longer the pregnancy lasts, the more gastrointestinal problems may arise. Chamomile will reduce gas formation and calm the stomach. The use of products that include chamomile relaxes the intestinal muscles and causes bile to be actively produced. Which normalizes the digestion process and activates peristalsis.
• Antiemetic. To combat symptoms early toxicosis Your doctor will definitely advise you to try drinking a cup of chamomile tea in the morning.
• Diuretic. For a pregnant woman, it is very important that chamomile has a diuretic effect. This means that in the second half of pregnancy it will become an indispensable remedy for edema.
• Hygienic. Chamomile inflorescences will also help against diseases of the genitourinary system. Compresses and baths are prepared from them, washed with water with the addition of a decoction.
• Cosmetic. While carrying a child, you can continue to use chamomile for cosmetic purposes. Adding her infusions to lotions, masks, and creams will not harm a woman’s health.

Contraindications

Can chamomile be consumed during pregnancy? Doctors do not prohibit it and even recommend it to expectant mothers. But you should always remember that any medicine, even if it is of herbal origin, has contraindications. Chamomile can harm the health of the expectant mother and her baby.

There are several reasons why a pregnant woman may not be able to benefit from the healing potential of this plant.

• Individual intolerance. Sometimes after using products that contain chamomile, a rash appears on the skin. This means that you are allergic to chamomile, and you cannot use this herb in any form.
• Heartburn. Pregnant women often experience heartburn. In this case, it is better to avoid taking chamomile, as it increases discomfort burning sensation in the esophagus.
• Antacid gastritis. This is also a reason to completely abandon the use of this plant.
• Increased estrogen production. If the increase in the level of estrogen in the blood of the expectant mother occurs on time, and excessive stimulation of the ovaries is undesirable.
• Risk of miscarriage. When there is a danger that the pregnancy may be terminated in the first trimester, or premature labor may begin in the third.

Typically, douching with chamomile decoction is prescribed to a woman for infectious or inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system. However this method Use during pregnancy is strictly prohibited.

The ban on douching applies not only to chamomile. Other means should also not be used for douching when carrying a child. Otherwise, the pregnancy may be terminated due to increased activity of the uterus.

Measures precautions

Despite a number of contraindications, if you are careful, you can continue to use chamomile during pregnancy.

If a decoction or infusion has a negative effect on the body from the inside, then not only a reaction on the skin may appear, but also weakness or, on the contrary, aggression. Chamomile can cause diarrhea and increase stomach acidity.

However, such reactions, when following the recommendations for the preparation and use of chamomile infusions or decoctions, are observed very rarely. Therefore, it is extremely important to strictly follow the instructions on the packaging of medicinal raw materials and the recommendations of your doctor.

Methods applications

Decoctions, infusions, and teas are prepared from chamomile. Alcohol tinctures, extracts, oils. It can be bought at any pharmacy and in any of the listed variations. Or you can collect it with your own hands and dry its inflorescences if you live in the middle zone.

Photo gallery: in what form can chamomile be found on pharmacy shelves?

Romazulan – chamomile-based solution for internal and external use

How to properly treat with chamomile?

1. Rinse your throat with the decoction and use it for inhalation.
2. Fight stomatitis using flower extract.
3. Apply compresses to wounds and scratches.
4. Rinse your hair after washing to strengthen and give it shine.
5. Do foot baths that will help relieve pain in the legs and relieve fatigue.
6. Take baths with chamomile - they are good for skin diseases, neuroses, chronic fatigue.

This applies to external use, but pregnant women can take it orally chamomile tea from toxicosis, for nervous disorders, colds, digestive problems.

Important! Expectant mothers should not prepare strong decoctions and teas. Strictly follow the proportions indicated on the packaging of raw materials. Or follow the instructions from your doctor.

Chamomile tea during pregnancy should be brewed weakly and drink no more than two glasses a day.

This limitation is explained by the drink’s ability to activate the ovaries. At the same time, they begin to produce more estrogen, which can affect uterine tone, and the risk of miscarriage increases in direct proportion to the amount of tea drunk.

When choosing pharmaceutical chamomile, carefully read what is in the package. This plant can be one of the components of a herbal mixture, which sometimes includes herbs that are prohibited during pregnancy. Therefore, it is better not to buy fees.

There are two ways to prepare chamomile tea.

1. Pour two teaspoons of flowers into a glass of hot boiled water (purified or spring water). Let it brew in a thermos for 3 hours, then strain and drink a quarter glass 2 times a day.
2. Pour 20 g of inflorescences into 500 ml of water. Boil for no more than 5 minutes. Let the composition cool for 15 minutes. Drink the strained broth with honey and dried fruits.

There is one rule for taking teas for their rapid absorption by the body - they must be drunk hot.

Video about chamomile tea

Decoctions and infusions

Chamomile can be used to prepare infusions and decoctions. They relieve pain, increase sweat production, and kill bacteria. They will help expectant mothers with colds and viral diseases, toxicosis, intestinal disorders, edema, and neuroses.

Chamomile infusion recipe

Chamomile decoction

1. 4 tbsp. Pour a spoonful of chamomile flowers into a glass of hot water.
2. Keep the mixture on the fire for half an hour.
3. Then cool the composition for 10 minutes at room temperature.
4. Strain the broth and squeeze out the flowers.
5. Use the liquid for no longer than 2 days. Take 2 times a day (morning and evening) half a glass.

Chamomile infusion recipe

Camomile tea

The infusion is used both internally and externally.

1. Pour 2 teaspoons of flowers into a glass of boiling water.
2. Infuse the composition for 2 hours, preferably in a thermos.

Drink the strained infusion hot. It can also be used for compresses, rinses, inhalations, baths, etc.

Rinse composition

Rinsing helps well with various inflammatory diseases of the throat (sore throat, chronic tonsillitis), oral cavity (stomatitis, gingivitis), and upper respiratory tract (laryngo-tracheitis).

For procedures, an infusion is usually prepared.

1. Chamomile in crushed form is brewed with boiling water (1 cup of plant material per 1 liter of water).
2. It is necessary not to boil, but to infuse the herb for 20 minutes.
3. Strain the infusion. You can add honey to it. For periodontal disease, for example, it will come in handy.

You can gargle with this infusion, and if you have sinusitis, you can rinse your nose.

You can easily and simply prepare a solution for rinsing from chamomile extract (Romazulan), which is sold in pharmacies. For 1 liter of warm water you will need one and a half tablespoons of this product.

For rinsing, expectant mothers are not prohibited from using other herbs in combination with chamomile: sage for toothache, calendula for colds, mint for freshening breath.

Inhalations

Or you can simply pour the chamomile infusion into a porcelain teapot and put it on the spout paper cone(it’s easy to make with your own hands) and inhale healing fumes through it, which contain chamomile essential oils that soothe coughs, relieve pain and inflammation.

The main thing is not to overdo it and not get burned. Hot steam can damage the mucous membrane. Regulate the temperature of the inhaled air by slightly opening the lid of the kettle.

1. An infusion for inhalation is prepared from a tablespoon of chamomile flowers and two glasses of water.
2. The raw materials are poured with boiling water and infused for two hours.

If you add soda to this infusion, essential oils will penetrate the body more actively.

Baths and tubs

Sitz baths are quite capable of replacing douching for pregnant women. They will help against the main problems of expectant mothers: hemorrhoids and vaginal inflammation, cystitis and thrush.

But even in this case, you need to be careful. Do not use hot water and be sure to obtain consent from a doctor for procedures.

You can also do foot baths. They perfectly relieve fatigue and painful sensations in the feet, and also deodorize the skin.

Baths with chamomile decoction relieve intestinal spasms and calm the nerves. They also help you sleep, reduce migraine headaches, and also relieve the symptoms of hemorrhoids and relieve rheumatic pain.

Such procedures not only treat, but also produce a cosmetic effect and perfectly cleanse the skin.

Chamomile baths can:

• give vigor and improve overall well-being;
• cure boils and dermatosis;
• relieve pain in the spine;
• moisturize and cleanse the skin;
• relieve itching and inflammation of the skin;
• remove acne;
• improve blood circulation;
• strengthen the immune system.

In order to take a bath, you must first prepare a decoction. You will need a package of chamomile.

1. First you should boil about two liters of water.
2. Then add the herb to the water and boil the mixture for about 5 minutes.
3. Then leave the broth to infuse at room temperature for two hours in a sealed container.
4. Throw away the flowers and pour the liquid into a bathtub filled with water.

Pregnant women must ensure that the temperature of the bath water is not high. Hot water increases pressure, and this can lead to premature birth on later pregnancy.

The most comfortable water temperature for pregnant women is 37–38 degrees, and you should not stay in such a bath for more than 15 minutes.

How long and often to resort to the procedure when carrying a baby can only be determined by a doctor.

Cleanser Washing is a hygienic manipulation that is necessary every day for every woman, and especially for pregnant women. May not be used for its implementation modern means

, which are sold in stores, and use chamomile for washing.

This plant will relieve inflammation of the genital organs due to its antiseptic properties. Chamomile has a deodorizing effect and prevents the proliferation of microorganisms, leaving a feeling of cleanliness and freshness for a long time.

You should wash yourself twice a day.

1. First, a decoction is prepared from chamomile flowers.
2. 2 tbsp. l. raw materials are poured with a glass of boiling water.
3. The composition is simmered over low heat for 15 minutes.

Use the decoction filtered and cooled to body temperature. You can brew it once every two days.

After completing the procedure, do not wash off the solution, but gently blot the genitals with a clean towel. The expectant mother can use this method of washing from the first trimester until childbirth.

Compresses Another type of use of chamomile is compresses from its decoction. Vein diseases are starting to bother you expectant mother

already from the second trimester, and such compresses do an excellent job with varicose veins.

A piece of gauze is soaked in chamomile decoction and folded several times, then applied to the affected area in the form of an application. The compress will be more effective if you first massage your leg around the sore spot. The exposure time of the product is several hours.

Cosmetical tools Even during pregnancy, a woman wants to remain beautiful. And chamomile will help her with this. This plant is used for cooking cosmetics

• , strengthening nails and hair, as well as improving skin condition. Hair Mask.
• Brew chamomile flowers in boiling water (in a ratio of one to three). Leave in the thermos for 2-3 hours. Then wet your hair with this mixture and wrap it in a towel for one hour. Rinse hair with water. Mask for the face.
• For 150 ml of boiling water take 3 tbsp. spoons of chamomile flowers. Pour boiling water over the flowers, wrap the container with the infusion in something that retains heat, such as a towel, for half an hour. Gauze moistened with the resulting composition should be applied to problem areas of the skin for 15–20 minutes. Then wash your face. Keep your hands in the chamomile infusion for 20 minutes. Prepare an infusion in the proportion of one glass of boiling water to 1 tbsp. a spoonful of chamomile flowers.

Chamomile is a very useful plant, especially for pregnant women. But in order not to harm yourself and your baby, be sure to consult with the doctor who is caring for your pregnancy before use. If you take a reasonable approach to the preparation of medicines from this wildflower and their use, then the effect of such treatment will only be positive.

The effect of chamomile during pregnancy is due to a combination of beneficial pharmaceutical properties: the plant contains a lot of active ingredients. The presence of essential oil, flavonoids, vitamin components and polysaccharides determines the anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, soothing and some analgesic effects.

Chamomile flowers during pregnancy eliminate spastic phenomena in the intestines, stimulate the production of bile, and relieve swelling, which can become very important during pregnancy. Chamomile can even heal stomach ulcers, restoring damaged mucous membranes.

Chamomile decoction is sometimes taken orally during pregnancy: it helps to increase the secretory activity of the digestive glands, increases the amount of bile secreted, reduces fermentation in the intestines, and effectively eliminates spasms in the gastrointestinal tract. The active antispasmodic effect is explained by the m-cholinolytic ability of glycosides in chamomile. Natural essential oil increases respiratory amplitude, stimulates cardiac activity, and can expand the lumen of blood vessels in the brain.

Instructions for chamomile during pregnancy

Chamomile flower can be used in the form of an infusion or a complex mixture in the treatment of many diseases. For example, the infusion can be used as an anti-inflammatory, bactericidal and analgesic agent for inflammatory reactions in the oral cavity, laryngitis and colds.

Chamomile is used for the treatment and prevention of acute and chronic forms of gastritis, pancreatitis, stomach ulcers, and enterocolitis. In women, the pain syndrome is significantly relieved, nausea, bloating and heartburn disappear, and the general condition improves.

For liver pathologies and bile secretion disorders, chamomile relaxes spasmodic bile ducts, increases the amount of bile secreted, and relieves the inflammatory process.

Tranquilizing chamomile tea during pregnancy is used for spastic intestinal conditions and increased gas formation in the abdomen. In addition to chamomile flowers, a little mint, valerian roots, cumin seeds and dill are added to this tea. A tablespoon of this collection is poured with 200 ml of boiling water and infused for 20 minutes, after which it is filtered and used for oral administration, 100 ml in the morning and at night.

However, when taking chamomile infusion during pregnancy, you must remember that excessive amounts can harm the woman and even cause a miscarriage. For this reason, you should not get too carried away with chamomile tea. The optimal amount of tea to drink is up to 2 cups a day, which is about 300-400 ml. Many doctors still recommend limiting yourself to one cup, and it’s better not every day, but at least every other day.

Chamomile for thrush during pregnancy

Perhaps nine out of ten women, at least once in their lives, have encountered such an unpleasant disease as vaginal candidiasis, or thrush. With candidiasis, not only itching and discharge are a concern - the pathology affects the general condition of the patient, making it difficult to fully sex life. Even having recovered from the disease, many girls later a short time again observe the re-development of thrush. In this regard, some experts recommend periodic treatment with folk methods, for example, chamomile, for prevention.

However, it should be noted that douching with chamomile during pregnancy is prohibited. In fact, douching is generally not recommended during pregnancy. Why?

• Firstly, this procedure can completely disrupt the pH of the vaginal environment, which is extremely undesirable during pregnancy.
• Secondly, during douching, air may accidentally enter the cervix, which can cause irreparable harm to the fetus.
• And thirdly, douching can aggravate the course of the infectious process with infection entering the uterus.

Of course, each woman decides for herself whether she needs douching. And, of course, it would be better to consult a doctor. But remember: even if you decide to do douching, you can do this for no more than five days.

In order to prepare a liquid for douching, you need to take a tablespoon of dry chamomile and pour 0.5 liters of boiling water. Leave for an hour, filter and use only warm.

A more gentle method of treating thrush during pregnancy is washing with chamomile.

Washing with chamomile during pregnancy

Washing, as a hygienic procedure, is extremely important for maintaining a woman’s health. Moreover, such old proven means for washing as chamomile help no worse than modern pharmaceutical and store-bought preparations.

External use of chamomile is not contraindicated during pregnancy, but the benefits of these procedures are quite significant: the plant will help fight inflammatory diseases genitals, as it is an excellent natural antiseptic.

During pregnancy, you should wash yourself with chamomile twice a day: during morning hygiene procedures and in the evening before bed. In order to prepare a solution for washing, you need a tbsp. Steam a spoonful of dry chamomile with boiling water for 15 minutes, filter and use warm. After the procedure, you should not rinse the infusion with clean water: you just need to gently blot it with a clean towel.

Chamomile decoction can be used externally during pregnancy throughout all three trimesters. The decoction has a noticeable anti-inflammatory and deodorizing effect. Chamomile for preparing a solution for washing can be bought at any pharmacy, and the finished solution can be stored in the refrigerator for no more than 2 days.

Chamomile rinse during pregnancy

From dried chamomile flowers you can quite simply prepare various infusions and rinses. They are used for inflammation of the upper respiratory tract (sore throat, laryngitis or pharyngitis), as well as for bacterial pathologies in the oral cavity (stomatitis or gingivitis).

Stomatitis is a very unpleasant disease of the oral mucosa, which is accompanied by the formation of multiple ulcers. For stomatitis, it is recommended to rinse your mouth with chamomile infusion every 30 minutes.

To prepare the infusion, take crushed chamomile raw materials and pour boiling water (a tablespoon per glass of water), leave for at least twenty minutes. Squeeze and filter the solution. If desired, you can add honey (1 to 2 tablespoons). This product is recommended for use in case of periodontal disease, as well as after tooth extraction for faster healing wounds (in this case there is no need to add honey).

The same solution is recommended for use when gargling. Gargling with chamomile is recommended to be combined with rinsing the nasal cavity, which is carried out by drawing in the infusion or instilling it into the nasal passages using a pipette.

In addition to dry raw materials for rinsing, you can use a ready-made chamomile preparation, which is sold in a pharmacy under the name “Romazulan”. This is a liquid containing chamomile extract and essential oil. This drug is used for treatment procedures for inflammatory manifestations in the oral cavity or on the skin. In order to prepare a solution for rinsing, “Romazulan” is diluted with water in the following proportion: take 1.5 tablespoons of the drug per 1 liter of water.

Gargling with chamomile infusion during pregnancy soothes toothache: chamomile infusion with sage is especially effective for this purpose. For 200 ml of water take 2 tablespoons (tablespoons) of chamomile and one spoon of dry sage. To rinse, you should use a warm infusion, and also try to keep it in your mouth for a longer time near the sore tooth.

Chamomile for cough during pregnancy

Chamomile for cough during pregnancy can only be useful for infectious or cold diseases. In addition to drug treatment of such pathologies, you can use traditional methods, in particular, chamomile infusions.

We have already talked about rinsing: this procedure is very necessary for coughs, especially dry ones. Gargle after all meals, or additionally every 2 hours.

Ingesting cooled chamomile infusion during pregnancy should be done very carefully, without overusing it. Drink one cup a day, replacing subsequent drinks with warm tea with milk and honey, heated alkaline mineral water, berry fruit drinks and compotes.

Chamomile inhalations during pregnancy are an excellent remedy for coughs and sore throats. Simply throw some dried chamomile blossom into boiling water, remove the pan from the heat, cover with a towel and breathe in the vapors herbal decoction. Essential oil, penetrating into the respiratory tract, will soothe cough, increase phlegm production, ease breathing, and relieve pain and inflammation in the throat. When inhaling, be careful not to burn yourself or damage the mucous membrane of the respiratory system with hot steam. Typically, the following proportion is used for inhalation: for 1 tablespoon of chamomile raw material – 0.4 liters of water (approximately 2 glasses). To improve the penetration of essential oil into the tissues of the respiratory tract, it is recommended to add a tablespoon of baking soda to the inhalation solution.

Chamomile for colds during pregnancy is widely used due to the analgesic, diaphoretic and bactericidal properties of the plant. However, do not forget that the use of chamomile infusion inside should be moderate. If your pregnancy is not going very smoothly, there have been threats of miscarriage or small bloody issues– It is better for you to avoid using chamomile medicine internally, or consult your doctor. For therapeutic procedures for many diseases, including colds, you can get by with the external use of chamomile, which, believe me, is no less effective and useful.

Chamomile bath during pregnancy

Using chamomile baths has an excellent healing and cosmetic effect, strengthens the immune system and cleanses the skin. Chamomile baths are prescribed for nervous stress, intestinal spasms, rheumatic pain and hemorrhoids, insomnia and migraines. The effect of chamomile baths is multifaceted:

• getting rid of fatigue;
• strengthening immunity;
• treatment of boils and dermatoses;
• relief of pain in the spine;
• improving sleep quality;
• sedative effect;
• moisturizing and cleansing the skin;
• relieving itching and inflammation on the skin;
• elimination of acne;
• improved blood circulation;
• rejuvenation of the body.

In order to prepare a chamomile bath, you will need a hundred-gram package of chamomile color and about 1.5-2 liters of water. You need to boil the water, add the dry chamomile mixture into it, boil for 5 minutes, remove from the burner and leave for two hours, covered with a lid. Filter the drug and add it to a bath of water.

Remember that you should absolutely not take a hot bath during pregnancy. Exposure to hot water can cause your blood pressure to rise and even cause premature labor. The optimal water temperature in the bath is 37-38 °C, the duration of the procedure during pregnancy is no more than 15 minutes. At the end of your bath, ask your loved ones to help you get up, especially for women in late pregnancy.

For preventive purposes, this procedure can be performed once every 7-10 days. For the purpose of treatment, a bath is taken more often, after consulting with a doctor, who will determine the frequency and duration of such therapy.

Chamomile when planning pregnancy

Planning a pregnancy is an important stage in a woman’s life, which must be approached with all responsibility. Of course, when planning conception, it is very important to treat in advance all diseases of the reproductive sphere: infections, erosions and inflammatory processes. Along with drug treatment Procedures using folk remedies, for example, chamomile, will also be a good help. However, some use chamomile douching supposedly to facilitate the process of conception. Is this true, or just another myth?

In principle, many experts are against douching in general, since this procedure helps wash out normal microflora from the vaginal cavity and opens access to pathogenic flora, which can lead to the development of infection.

Chamomile has a wide range of beneficial properties, and its infusions are famous for their anti-inflammatory and softening properties. Thanks to chamomile, you can cure quite a lot of diseases without using antibacterial and other drugs with a lot of side effects. Chamomile is added to many cosmetic and therapeutic products: creams, ointments, gels and shampoos.

In order not to harm the infusion of this plant when douching, the procedure must be carried out extremely carefully, no more than five days, and only if there are indications: for example, thrush or vaginitis. By curing these diseases, you will certainly help the process of conception.

Douching with chamomile is not recommended if there are no diseases (for prevention). Experts are confident that for successful conception The natural undisturbed microflora in the vagina is extremely important, which we can easily disrupt with this procedure. Get examined for the vaginal environment, determine the pH, consult a specialist and do not rush into self-treatment. Perhaps the environment in your genitals actually has some changes in the acidic direction, which can negatively affect conception (sperm simply die in such an environment). In this situation, the problem is solved by using soda douches and prescribing a complex of beneficial bacteria to normalize the composition of the microflora.

To summarize: for successful pregnancy planning, douching with chamomile will not help (unless you have candidiasis or bacterial vaginitis). If you have a normal vaginal environment, you can use chamomile infusion to prevent inflammation, and also sometimes drink chamomile drinks (if you are not prone to endometriosis and polycystic disease, pathologies associated with high estrogen content).

Before planning to conceive, consult a good gynecologist, cure chronic and infectious diseases, go through the necessary examinations, and you will definitely get pregnant, and your future baby will be strong and healthy.

Pharmaceutical chamomile is a traditional folk remedy that helps with a number of diseases. They treat children, adults and the elderly, considering it harmless. Few people know that decoctions of this fragrant plant can harm the health of the mother and fetus in the womb. Is it worth treating with chamomile during pregnancy and how to do it correctly?

Chamomile - healing properties

The chamomile flower is a real storehouse of useful substances. The composition contains useful organic acids, vitamins, polysaccharides, and tannins.

Chamomile is a source of:

• flavonoids and essential oils that provide effective fight with viruses and inflammation;
• glycosides that cope with spasms and have a diaphoretic effect;
• fernesene - this substance heals wounds and scars tissue;
• herniarine - another powerful antispasmodic, relaxes and allows you to get rid of unpleasant sensations;
• bisaboloxide A - fights inflammation and spasms;
• vitamins A and C, essential acids and polysaccharides, which stimulate the immune system and strengthen the body.

We can say that chamomile is universal remedy, which should be in home medicine cabinet. Several medicinal forms of the plant are used in treatment: infusion, extract, tea, essential oil. In addition, dried flowers are included in creams, lotions and shampoos.

When is chamomile used?

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Chamomile, used in folk and traditional medicine, helps pregnant women cope with:

• diseases of the stomach, intestines, liver, biliary system;
• cramps, diarrhea and increased gas formation;
• diseases of the genitourinary system;
• ARVI, flu, colds;
• painful menstruation;
• inflammation in the oral cavity (stomatitis, gingivitis, periodontal disease);
• skin problems (acne, burns, frostbite, ulcers, eczema);
• sleep and appetite disturbances, exhaustion and overexertion.

For a woman during pregnancy, chamomile is useful, first of all, as a remedy for eliminating nausea and abdominal cramps. It is recommended to drink the plant extract for inflammation of the joints, skin, genitals and mouth, to get rid of gastritis, colitis, headaches and nervous tension, relieve anxiety, stress, and normalize gas formation. In addition, chamomile is a valuable source of calcium necessary for the expectant mother.

Can chamomile be consumed during pregnancy?

During pregnancy, the health of the woman and the fetus is especially vulnerable. Gargling or nasal rinsing may not be as harmless as is commonly believed.

Drinking or otherwise using chamomile is harmful due to side effects:

• allergies;
• individual intolerance;
• headache;
• weaknesses;
• diarrhea.

Excessive consumption can provoke accelerated formation of the female hormone estrogen. Change hormonal levels can lead to severe nausea and dizziness, swelling, a sharp increase in pressure, tumors, and profuse rashes. Increased uterine tone can provoke miscarriage or premature birth.

• In the first trimester there is a high risk of losing your baby. The woman may not even understand what happened - on early stages miscarriage is similar to heavy menstruation.
• In the third trimester, especially at 37–39 weeks. In later stages, the drug can provoke early labor.

It is advisable not to rinse your nose with chamomile or add it to the inhalation solution. Why were such restrictions introduced? Once in the respiratory tract, the drug can cause an effect similar to oral administration and cause allergies. It is better to use this product for rinsing and hygiene procedures after consulting a doctor.

Chamomile decoction can be prescribed while the child is waiting for baths and washing, but not for douching. For stomatitis, gingivitis and other inflammations, you can rinse your mouth with this folk remedy; for a runny nose, rinse your nose.

However, you should not completely exclude this useful plant from the list of medicines. After making sure that you are not allergic to chamomile, drink up to 4 cups of weak tea per week for headaches, stomach pain, or nervous system strain.

How to prepare infusion and decoction for oral administration and rinsing?

For sore throat and other inflammatory processes, you need to gargle with brewed chamomile. For effective and safe treatment you need to brew the flowers in a certain way:

• To prepare the decoction, take 20 grams of dried flowers, pour 0.5 liters of boiling water, and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Then the broth should be allowed to brew for 15 minutes and strain.
• To prepare the infusion, take 3-4 teaspoons of dried flowers, pour them into any hermetically sealed container (preferably a thermos), pour 1 cup of boiling water, close tightly, place in a warm place or wrap in a towel. You need to infuse the medicine for 3 hours, then strain and use.

The decoction and infusion should be used warm. Under no circumstances should you use a product that is too cold or hot. It is recommended to gargle with an infusion with the addition of 2 tablespoons of honey or 3 to 5 drops of iodine.

Gargle for no longer than 3 to 5 minutes at a time. Repeat the procedure every 2 hours, 15 minutes before or a quarter of an hour after eating or drinking. Carefully strain the brewed medicine before rinsing - this will help avoid small particles getting on the mucous membrane and vomiting. Store chamomile in the refrigerator for no longer than 24 hours.

Chamomile tea: preparation and daily dose

Chamomile tea helps with colds, acute respiratory viral infections, coughs, poisoning, toxicosis, headaches, intestinal spasms, excessive tension, anxiety, and sleep disorders. Rules for preparing chamomile tea:

• rinse the teapot with boiling water;
• put 1-2 tablespoons of dried flowers in it;
• pour 300 - 500 ml of hot (but not boiling) water;
• close the lid tightly;
• leave to brew for 10 – 15 minutes;
• strain.

An aromatic and tasty drink can be improved with fresh or dried mint, a slice of lemon or natural honey– this drink is great for coughs. For greater effectiveness, the daily dose of the drink (1 glass) should be divided into 4 parts and drunk half an hour before meals. Tea bags can harm the health of a pregnant woman.

Are there any contraindications?

It is strictly contraindicated to use chamomile if a pregnant woman notices pain or stiffness in the lower abdomen, as well as unusual discharge. Before using infusions or decoctions from this flower, study the list of contraindications:

• Allergy (see also:). Expecting a child is not the most comfortable period in life, you shouldn’t make it worse allergic symptoms: itching, rash, red spots.
• Threat of spontaneous abortion. A sharp jump in the hormone estrogen, provoked by chamomile, can lead to miscarriage or premature birth.
• Acute phase of gastric pathology. Gastritis, ulcers or severe and frequent diarrhea may become worse when treated with chamomile.

If any unusual symptoms (abdominal pain, rash, discharge) occur when taking chamomile medications, you should stop taking the drug and consult a doctor. It is prohibited to use essential oils and alcohol tinctures while expecting a baby.

A threat to the health and normal course of pregnancy occurs most often in women who do not follow safety measures: they drink too much chamomile teas and decoctions, and brew them very strongly. In addition, women often use chamomile without consulting their gynecologist. Self-medication is always dangerous, and especially during pregnancy. Therapy can only be carried out under the supervision of a doctor. Self-medication can be dangerous - you can harm yourself and your child.

This popular folk remedy will not harm your health if you follow the basic rules for its preparation, administration and storage. Consulting with your doctor, brewing or infusing chamomile according to a prescription, using the resulting product no more than 250 ml per day, carefully monitoring the body’s reactions is a guarantee of your safety and the health of your child.

Carotene, glycosides, phytoncides, pectins, tannins, organic acids, flavonoids, essential oils.

Chamomile is used different ways:

• rinsing and inhalation - for respiratory diseases, sore throat, acute respiratory infections, ARVI;
• mouth rinse - for stomatitis, gingivitis, periodontitis;
• nasal rinsing, drops - for runny nose and nasal congestion;
• tea - for colds, coughs, as a sedative before bed;
• decoctions, infusions - for gastritis with low acidity, enteritis, colitis, flatulence, to increase appetite and improve digestion;
• douching, washing, baths - for diseases of the genitourinary system;
• external use - for damage to the skin and mucous membranes.

Can pregnant women drink chamomile tea?

During pregnancy, many medications are contraindicated, as there is a high probability of harming the baby. The use of chamomile for medicinal purposes is permitted only on the recommendation of a doctor.

Pregnant women can take weakly brewed chamomile tea if there are no contraindications. Washing with infusion, rinsing, inhalation and external use is allowed.

• take only after consulting a doctor;
• weakly brewed tea is allowed to drink no more than a cup per day;
• if the doctor prescribed a chamomile decoction, take 2-3 tablespoons warm 3 times a day before meals;
• the course of treatment is no longer than a week;
• It is forbidden to independently increase the dosage and duration of use.

Benefits of chamomile for pregnant women

Beneficial features plants for pregnant women:

• kills pathogenic microflora that causes thrush;
• relieves nervous excitement, headaches;
• improves sleep, helps with insomnia;
• eliminates bloating, helps with constipation;
• analgesic, wound healing, bactericidal effects;
• normalizes blood pressure;
• helps cardiovascular system;
• relieves spasms;
• helps with toxicosis;
• lowers body temperature;
• relieves swelling;
• eliminates nausea.

What kind of chamomile can you drink?

There are about 25 types of chamomile. For internal and external use, pharmaceutical chamomile is used. The fragrant variety is used for cosmetic purposes.

Some garden plant varieties are very similar to medicinal species, but do not have medicinal properties. They cannot be used for treatment. To avoid making a mistake in your choice, it is better to purchase a ready-made mixture at a pharmacy to prepare tea.

Chamomile Tea Recipes

In order for chamomile tea to bring maximum benefits during pregnancy, you need to prepare the drink correctly. In addition to the usual collection, you can buy chamomile in bags at the pharmacy, which is convenient to brew in a cup.

Pour boiling water over the teapot. Place 2 tablespoons of dried plant flowers in it. Pour 250 g of boiling water over it. Cover with a lid and let sit for 10 minutes. Strain and consume a cup once a day. To reduce the concentration, the drink must be diluted with water. You can drink tea with honey, mint or lemon.

A recipe for a healing decoction of chamomile helps with colds, relieves headache, nausea, calms. Pour dry flowers (20 g) with cold water, put on fire and bring to a boil. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes. Cover with a lid and leave for 15 minutes. Strain. The decoction is drunk before meals, 2-3 tablespoons three times a day.

Contraindications, restrictions and possible harm

During pregnancy, you should drink chamomile tea at small quantity and only according to the doctor's testimony. IN otherwise tea drinking can lead to serious problems.

Eating chamomile in large quantities increases the level of the hormone estrogen, which causes increased activity of the uterus. In the early stages of pregnancy (up to the 4th month), if there is a threat of miscarriage, or if there is increased uterine tone, you should not drink chamomile tea.

Microenemas and douching are prohibited due to the risk of disturbing the acidity of the vaginal environment, premature dilatation of the uterus and premature birth.

With improper and long-term use of chamomile, allergic reactions, redness, itching, burning, cough, dizziness, irritability and sleep problems are possible.

Chamomile should not be taken for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract characterized by low acidity.

During pregnancy, it is forbidden to take alcoholic infusions and essential oils from chamomile.

Expert opinion

Certified nutritionist. 5 years of experience.

Nutritionist advice. Herbal teas do not contain caffeine and are therefore considered safe. The question of whether such teas can be consumed during pregnancy worries many, since there is no accurate data on most herbs and their effects on developing fetus. There are mixed opinions about the safety of herbal teas, both for pregnant women and non-pregnant women. Chamomile is on the list of safe ingredients and is considered a very beneficial herb. The assumption that there is some danger in its use is explained by the fact that chamomile is included in the general recommendation group of herbal medicines that it is advisable to avoid during pregnancy. The opinion of most practitioners is that chamomile tea can be enjoyed in moderation during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Other uses of chamomile

Douching. Chamomile helps cope with candidiasis. During pregnancy, douching with chamomile infusions is used in extreme cases and only according to the indications of a gynecologist. Self-medication can lead to a worsening of the situation, causing dryness, itching and tone of the uterus.

Washing and baths. Such procedures are safe for pregnant women and help with cystitis or thrush. However, it is prohibited to wash yourself with chamomile infusions every day.

Inhalations. Steam inhalations with chamomile help with cough, runny nose, pain and dry throat. More safe method during pregnancy - use a nebulizer. It is allowed to add sage, eucalyptus, coniferous buds, linden, St. John's wort, plantain and marshmallow. Inhalations can only be recommended by the attending physician.

Rinse the mouth and throat. To treat the mouth and throat for inflammation of the gums and stomatitis, use aqueous decoctions of chamomile.

Nasal rinsing. Pregnant women with a runny nose are allowed to rinse their nasal passages with a weak chamomile decoction. No more than 5 times a day under the strict supervision of an otolaryngologist. Concentrated chamomile decoction can cause burning and dryness of the nasal mucosa.

Skin treatment. For various inflammations and injuries, the skin is wiped with a decoction or infusion of chamomile. At oily skin, rashes, you can use a concentrated decoction. The product is poured into ice cube trays, frozen and then rubbed over the face with cubes twice a day.

Hair Care Product. For weak hair and hair loss after washing your hair, rinse your hair with a warm chamomile decoction. The plant returns strength and shine to hair.

Chamomile is one of the safest plants and is used even in the treatment of small children. Is it possible to drink decoctions and teas during pregnancy? There is no definite answer. A woman is responsible not only for herself, but also for the health of her child, so she must be careful and consult a doctor.

You can learn about the beneficial properties of chamomile in the video below.

For many years, chamomile has been widely used in folk medicine, because this flower is not only very useful, but also completely safe for health, and it is also allowed to be used during pregnancy, since the plant has a calming, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and wound-healing effect.

During pregnancy, chamomile can be taken even during toxicosis, as it has an unobtrusive aroma and pleasant taste, in addition, this plant is very useful and helps in the fight against various diseases.

Chamomile decoction during pregnancy is allowed not only to be used externally (douching is strictly prohibited), but also taken orally, since the flower has practically no side effects and will not harm the child’s health, but you should not forget about precautions.

Many expectant mothers do not know whether it is possible to drink chamomile during pregnancy, because this plant contains a large number of useful substances - carotene, vitamin C, chamomile essential oil, stearic, palmitic, oleic and salicylic acid, tannins and glucose. All these components have a positive effect on the body of a pregnant woman - they help quickly get rid of headaches, promote vasoconstriction, suppress fermentation processes, have an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effect, calm the nervous system, relieve excitability.

It is important to take into account the fact that chamomile decoction can be dangerous during pregnancy, since it contains certain substances that stimulate the production of the hormone estrogen, because its amount during pregnancy should be minimal. If this hormone increases in a woman’s body, there is a risk of miscarriage and premature birth, which is why it is not recommended to take tea from this plant in large quantities.

You should not completely refuse to take this healing plant, because during the day, without harm to the baby’s health, you can drink 1-2 cups of chamomile tea, but only a weak one; external use of the plant will not cause harm (douching is prohibited).

Doctors may recommend that pregnant women take chamomile tea internally as a safe pain reliever for headaches, stomach cramps, and other types of pain. A light decoction helps get rid of depression, relieve stress, eliminate apathy and severe overexcitation. In some cases, tea with chamomile helps to quickly stop an attack of nausea during toxicosis; this drink also copes well with increased gas formation, bloating and constipation - these are the most common problems that expectant mothers face.

For internal use, you need to prepare a simple chamomile decoction - 20 grams of dried flowers are poured into 500 ml of boiling water, the mixture is placed on the stove and boiled for about 5 minutes over low heat, then infused for 15 minutes. You can use another recipe - chamomile flowers (2 tsp) are poured with boiling water (1 tbsp) and the mixture is infused for about 3 hours.

Chamomile is widely used for external use, as it helps with various types of colds and ARVI. IN in this case you need to prepare a decoction and use it to gargle, because in the first trimester of pregnancy it is strictly forbidden to use most potent medications. The use of chamomile to relieve pain and sore throat is not contraindicated for expectant mothers, but you should first consult a doctor to avoid possible complications.

The decoction is recommended for gargling every two hours, which prevents deterioration of well-being and quickly eliminates the feeling of discomfort. Gargling with chamomile is completely safe for both the health of the woman and the child, which is why doctors often prescribe it.

The plant is used not only for rinsing during the treatment of diseases of the upper respiratory tract, but also for inhalation. However, in the latter case you need to be extremely careful, so it is best to prepare a decoction and breathe in the vapor for a couple of minutes - this procedure is very useful for the throat.

During pregnancy it is necessary to special attention monitor the condition of the gums and teeth, therefore, when the first signs of problems with the oral cavity appear, it is recommended to use chamomile infusion for rinsing. This product helps speed up the healing process of wounds in the oral cavity, while eliminating areas of proliferation of various types of bacteria and other harmful microorganisms.

If inflammation of the external genitalia occurs or is diagnosed genitourinary infections, the doctor may prescribe a chamomile wash for a pregnant woman - sitz baths are performed with the addition of a decoction of a medicinal plant. It is important that the water is not too hot; the procedure lasts about 5-8 minutes. Such measures help with hemorrhoids or inflammation of the vagina, but doing them on your own is not recommended, so you should first consult a doctor, since there can be a severe allergy to chamomile.

You can buy chamomile at almost any pharmacy or dry it yourself. In the latter case, it is important to remember that the collection of raw materials can only be carried out in ecologically clean areas and away from roads, otherwise there is a risk of causing serious harm to the health of the mother and child.

During pregnancy, chamomile can become an effective assistant in the fight not only against various types diseases, but also quickly eliminate headaches, relieve attacks of nausea due to toxicosis, from which pregnant women often suffer.

Proper use of simple chamomile will help strengthen your own health and nourish your child’s growing body. useful substances, as well as maintain the beauty of the skin, hair and nails of the expectant mother, because during pregnancy, cosmetic creams can trigger allergies.