The magical properties of chamomile to treat colds

Maryam Moghimi, an expert in Iranian medicine, in a conversation with Mehr reporter, regarding the properties of medicinal plants for various diseases, especially colds and their interaction with some chemical drugs, said: The most common herbal medicines for treating colds and a series of other viral diseases are thyme, lavender Chamomile, spring orange, burdock and ginger, which are usually prescribed to cure people's diseases.

He continued: Thyme medicinal plant does not have any medicinal interactions with other chemical drugs as long as it is not used on its own, but its use during pregnancy is not recommended. The second medicinal plant is lavender, which may be useful for those who have runny nose due to cold or flu due to its soothing properties. sputum They have beneficial effects on the body. Lavender is very useful and helpful for correcting sleep, correcting cough and correcting stomach activity.

Moghimi further said: because lavender contains a large amount of iron, it may interfere with medicines that contain iron and reduce the absorption of iron in the body. On the other hand, if a person uses sleeping pills, if he drinks tea along with the pills Oshodus If you use it slowly, its effect will increase many times.

Moghimi admitted: Chamomile is another medicinal plant with magical properties. The use of chamomile during pregnancy is not allowed because the growth of chamomile in Iran is such that it causes miscarriage or premature birth, but the use of chamomile during breastfeeding increases breast milk.

He suggested: Chamomile also slightly increases the effect of anti-coagulant drugs and dilutes the blood of a person, for example, a person who takes aspirin. Plavix consumes or Angio The heart has done, when he takes chamomile, when he gets a cut somewhere on his body, he feels that his blood stops more slowly, this is not a concern because chamomile increases the effect of these types of drugs by a very small percentage.

An Iranian medicine expert stated: Another medicinal plant that is common in the treatment of viral diseases is called Orange Spring. Fortunately, no interference has been reported with the orange spring plant, and according to the studies obtained, the use of orange spring during pregnancy and breastfeeding does not cause any problems for the mother and baby, provided that it is not used on its own.

Moghimi clarified: “Bermash is another herbal medicine, and people who take aspirin should keep their body distance from Bermash, because the simultaneous use of two medicinal substances may reduce the effect of Aspirin.” As a result, people who routinely use aspirin with a significant time interval can also use betel nut daily.

He further said: Those who have a dry cough can use an infusion of burdock root to improve their cough.

Moghimi admitted: Ginger is a suitable option for colds and detoxification, so that its use was strongly recommended during the Corona virus, but its use should not be indiscriminate because hot-tempered people have itching, sensitivity, hives, and dry skin. creates

He added: The use of ginger is allowed for cold-tempered people and those whose body has moisture, and it does not cause a problem for people with cold-tempered. Therefore, the use of ginger is different for each mood and the amount of its consumption changes. Our recommendation is that someone who has a cold and damp temperament should use a little ginger in their food, and those who are pregnant or breastfeeding are recommended to use a low dose of ginger, but using too much ginger will cause miscarriage.

An Iranian medical expert said: Ginger interacts with some medications, including heart medications and blood pressure medications. Sometimes people who have a cold temperament suffer from high blood pressure due to the excessive coldness of their body. If these people use ginger, it will reduce the blood pressure in the person, but pay attention to the fact that if they are taking anti-hypertensive drugs. blood is also used, ginger will reduce blood pressure more.

In the end, Moghimi pointed out: People with diabetes should also know that ginger lowers blood sugar, and if they use insulin, in order to control their blood sugar and not have a drop in sugar, they should reduce the dose of insulin when using ginger. give and be careful in its consumption.