Chamomile tea during pregnancy - the benefits and harm

Medicinal herbs are an effective and, if used correctly, a safe alternative to medicines. Among them is chamomile, allowed and women in position. It has a pleasant taste and healing effects on the body, with virtually no contraindications. How to brew chamomile tea, when it should be used by expectant mothers?

Medicinal properties of chamomile

Consider the benefits of chamomile specifically for pregnant women:

1. Kills pathogenic microflora, including fungi of the genus Candida. It is especially useful in case of aggravated thrush.
2. Relieves nervous excitement and promotes restful sleep. Therefore, chamomile tea is replaced by ordinary black or green tea, drunk before bedtime.
3. It helps with excessive swelling and constipation, helping to gently cleanse the bowels, outflow of bile and eliminate intestinal cramps.
4. It has a wound-healing, anesthetic, bactericidal effect, therefore it is recommended for treating damaged epithelium, rinsing the mouth and washing the nasopharynx.
5. The essential oils of the plant normalize the pressure and the work of the entire cardiovascular system,
   due to the presence of glycosides in chamomile, it has an antispasmodic effect on the body.
6. Facilitates the flow of toxemia in the early stages.

Important point: during pregnancy, any camomile-based infusion can be consumed only in the form of tea. Douching or microclyster based on it is prohibited. Chamomile may be washed away, but such nuances are agreed with the doctor in each specific case.

Chamomile tea: recipes

Ideally, chamomile should be prepared independently, properly dried. But if there is no such possibility, then it can be found in any pharmacy. If there is no need for a large amount of tea, then it is better to buy chamomile bags and brew it in cups-teapots.

To extract the maximum benefit from a plant, it is very important to follow a certain sequence of actions. The first thing to do is to pour boiling water over the teapot. This will make the taste of tea more saturated. The volume of the kettle in 0.5 liters is enough 2 tablespoons of chamomile. But use not steep boiling water, but rather cooled. The optimum temperature for brewing is 95 ° C. Cover the kettle with a lid and leave to infuse for 5-7 minutes. As a result, we have a healthy and tasty drink, which in its healing properties is superior to ordinary tea. If you need to reduce the concentration, then 1 for the same volume of water, take 1 teaspoon.

This tea is indispensable in the case of the first symptoms of a cold, for a restful sleep and removal of toxemia. Cooled, it perfectly quenches thirst and optimizes the work of the gastrointestinal tract. It can be enriched with honey and a slice of lemon. But honey is better to put in warm tea or eat a bit of sugar with it, but not stir in hot water.

When is it better to limit the use of chamomile tea

Despite the beneficial effects, pregnant women should not get involved in chamomile tea.One cup per day is enough for both prophylactic and therapeutic. The limitations are due to the fact that chamomile stimulates the production of estrogen. Normally, during pregnancy, their activity is in principle small, since an excessive amount of these steroid hormones leads to abortion. The body itself controls this process, but with a large number of external stimulants it can fail. Another reason why you can not drink chamomile in large quantities - a possible allergic reaction that needs to be monitored, starting with small doses.

Also, do not brew tea for future use - it will quickly deteriorate and lose its properties. It is better to use freshly brewed tea, because it contains more healing phytoncids.

How else can a pregnant woman use chamomile

In addition to traditional use, chamomile tea can also be used as a natural cleanser. Many expectant mothers report worsening of their skin, especially in the first trimester. It is manifested by the appearance of a characteristic oily sheen and rashes of various localization.Based on dried chamomile, you can make a concentrated decoction that will help reduce sebum production, and will act as a mild antiseptic. To do this, pour 1 tbsp. dried herbs 200 ml of boiling water and leave to infuse for 30 minutes. Cool the resulting infusion, pour it into a resealable container or freeze, pouring it into ice molds. Wipe face in the morning and evening.

Chamomile is also widely used in the fight against cough and nasal congestion. To do this, you must use it in the above proportion (1: 200), but brew in an open dish. Inhalation of chamomile vapors helps to cleanse the sinuses and accelerates sputum discharge. This is a good alternative to syrups and pills prohibited for pregnant women due to the many side effects.

Chamomile is also safe in the case of stomatitis. To eliminate mucosal inflammation, use a standard infusion. They rinse the oral cavity 2-4 times a day.

If irritation in the throat is characteristic of ORZ, rinse it with a warm chamomile decoction every 20 minutes. Chamomile perfectly disinfects the localized areas of bacteria, and accelerates the process of epithelium recovery.

Many women in the situation note a significant deterioration of the hair.Due to the fact that the body is under stress and most of the vitamins and trace elements goes to the fetus, they begin to actively fall out and lose their usual luster. To return the hair to its former condition, you can rinse them with a standard decoction of chamomile.

Chamomile tea is a simple way to improve the general condition during pregnancy toxicosis. It will also be an excellent substitute for medical antibacterial agents in case of acute respiratory infections. But before using chamomile tea, like any other herbal collection, a woman is better to consult an obstetrician-gynecologist.

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