The beneficial properties of chamomile are well-known. But few know how to grow this plant in their own garden. And yet, it's not difficult at all. With a little effort and patience, you can grow your own "cure" for many ailments.
Distinctive features
Chamomile, the cultivation and care of which is not at all difficult than for others perennialsChamomile is an annual herbaceous plant about 35 cm tall. Its roots are thin and branched, light brown in color. The leaves appear to be dissected into narrow segments. The petals are white, with a yellow center. A distinctive feature of chamomile is its honey-apple aroma.
The flower contains apiin, essential oil, phytosterol, vitamins, mucilaginous and tannin substances, and many other components that make chamomile so valuable for medicine.
Sowing and care
The plant propagates by seeds, which should be sown in August-September, as this is the period when sufficient moisture is ensured. If chamomile is sown in the spring, the seeds may simply dry out.
The site chosen for planting should be prepared in the summer by digging it to a depth of 25 cm and adding compost or manure. Next time, the soil will need to be dug just before sowing. Sowing chamomile is quite difficult because its seeds are very small. This task is much easier if you pre-mix the seeds with sand. Then, evenly sow the seeds to a depth of 0.5 cm.
In spring, when the air temperature approaches 5 degrees Celsius (41 degrees Fahrenheit), the seeds will germinate. When the first leaves appear, the seedlings should be thinned out, and then, throughout the season, weed and loosen the soil. Flowering will begin when the air warms up to 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit) and will continue throughout the summer.
Medicinal properties of chamomile
Many medicines, infusions, decoctions and other medicinal products are made from this plant.
Infusions, for example, have antiseptic, hemostatic, diaphoretic, choleretic, anticonvulsant and anti-inflammatory effects.
Essential oil relieves pain, reduces inflammation, disinfects, dilates blood vessels, reduces gas formation, and improves breathing. However, it should be noted that larger doses may cause weakness and headaches.
Decoctions will help get rid of dandruff and also improve the overall condition of your hair.
Chamomile is also used in cosmetics. It has anti-allergic, softening, moisturizing, and wound-healing properties on the skin.
Now that you know almost everything about growing and caring for chamomile, you can grow these lovely flowers in your garden. And you can even add them as companions. petunia.