Chamomillae flores

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Pharmacological properties. Chamomile essential oil in animal experiments enhances reflex activity, stimulates the medulla oblongata, speeds up respiration and heart rate, dilates the blood vessels of the brain; in large doses, it inhibits the central nervous system and lowers muscle tone.

In experimental studies, liquid extract, aqueous infusion and essential oil reduce the intensity of contractions in an isolated segment of the small intestine, reduce its tone and relieve spasm caused by acetylcholine and barium chloride. The choleretic effect is exerted by a liquid chamomile extract and essential oil.

Chamomile is a diaphoretic, carminative and antispastic agent, has sedative and analgesic properties. Chamomile preparations accelerate the processes of epithelial regeneration in experimental ulcers and delay the development of experimental inflammation.

Chamomile essential oil has disinfectant and anti-inflammatory properties due to the presence of chamazulene in it. Chamomile preparations reduce the processes of fermentation and putrefaction in the intestines. Chamazulene is also associated with the antiallergic and anti-inflammatory effect of chamomile and essential oil preparations. Chamomile essential oil, administered to animals inside in doses of 0.***1 ml / kg, does not have a toxic effect on the general condition, hematological picture and internal organs, does not irritate the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract.

Chamomile glycosides have a weak atropine-like effect, relax smooth muscles, and eliminate spasms of the abdominal organs. From chamomile obtained and experimentally studied the drug "Camilloside", which has ulcer healing properties.