It can be ingested as an infusion, but it is also used in creams and lotions.
Its active components come from the flowers, which have a high content of essential oils, flavonoids, coumarins, tannins, salicylates and sugars.
Its properties include anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, sedative, antiemetic and anti-allergenic action.
As an infusion, the most popular application of chamomile, a small amount of its flowers is taken and hot water is added to a cup. The infusion obtained works as a mild digestive and for insomnia. Also, certain studies mention that it helps regulate blood sugar levels.
As a cream, ointment or lotion, the chamomile offers an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effect, being useful to relieve discomfort when using on insect bites, wounds, eczema and acne.
Another method of application is as a mouthwash, which consists of adding 10 ml (2 teaspoons) of tincture to a glass of hot water and gargling to eliminate oral discomfort.