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Chamomile is emmenagogue, this means that it is a medicinal plant with estrogenic action. Estrogens are female hormones that promote what is related to women and their vital processes such as menstruation. In addition, chamomile is anti-inflammatory, slightly sedative and analgesic. If we add to that that heat has a vasodilating and calming effect, we find a perfect ally to get your period to stop.

Chamomile prevents pain and facilitates menstruation. But not only that, it is also very useful for spasms that occur during menstruation or menstrual syndrome.

  • Used in menopause as a natural anxiolytic treatment that improves mood and combats insomnia. In that case, the usual thing is to drink a chamomile infusion an hour before going to sleep.

Other uses of chamomile:

  • It is recommended in cases of indigestion, when you have nausea and vomiting, for intestinal gas, Crohn's disease, for irritable colon or for situations of loss of appetite.
  • Chamomile is also effective when trying to treat problems related to the mucous membranes such as sinusitis and respiratory problems such as bronchitis or asthma. At the same time, it is usually used to alleviate joint pain – such as rheumatism – or to relieve painful menstruation.
  • Due to its composition, chamomile is used in case of diseases related to the liver and it is recommended to ingest it as a protector of this organ, since it helps prevent possible diseases associated with it.
  • Being a plant rich in mucilage –soluble fibers–, it is used in the preparation of products intended to cure cuts, wounds , acne pimples , styes or dermatitis . It can also be applied by moistening compresses or gauze in a chamomile infusion and leaving it on the affected area for about 15 minutes.
  • It is a mild diuretic that helps prevent blood cholesterol and therefore arteriosclerosis. It is also recommended in cases of insomnia, anxiety or depression. Well, it has a great power to relax the muscles that translates into well-being that allows you to fall asleep without problem.
  • Another lesser-known use of chamomile is related to gum inflammation, gingivitis and periodontal disease. In all of them, both ingestion and rinses with this aromatic plant relieve the symptoms of these pathologies.

Source: mimenstruacion.com, webconsultas.com, Unidaddelamujer.es