How to Use Chamomile in a Compress
A compress is used to treat inflammations, rashes or other topical skin irritations. In some cases, using a compress can take the place of internal medicines. The flowering chamomile plant can be used in compresses to treat skin irritations, from swelling to rashes.Things You'll Need
- Chamomile flowers
- Cotton cloth
- Surgical tape or Clingfilm
- Elastic or cloth bandages
- Chamomile tea bags
Instructions
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Use a Large Chamomile Compress
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Unfold your cotton cloth on a large, flat surface.
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Place the chamomile flowers in the center of the cloth. Add any other herbal remedies you might want in the compress. Garlic and onions are commonly used in compresses.
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Wrap the edges of the cotton cloth around the chamomile flowers. Create a pocket with the chamomile inside.
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Seal the cotton cloth around the chamomile by using surgical tape or Clingfilm.
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Apply the chamomile compress to your inflamed skin, cotton-side down. Make sure that Clingfilm or surgical tape is not touching the irritated skin. This can make wounds or skin inflammations even worse.
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Secure the compress by wrapping it in a bandage. Elastic or cloth bandages will work. Make sure that it's pulled tightly enough to hold the compress in place, but not so tightly that it inhibits blood circulation.
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Leave the compress in place. The nourishing power of the chamomile flowers will seep through the cotton bandage, treating and healing your irritated skin.
Use a Small Chamomile Compress for an Inflamed Eye
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Submerge an instant chamomile tea bag in water. Leave it there for at least 3 minutes.
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Dump out the water and gently squeeze the tea bag. This will eliminate any excess water.
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Refrigerate the chamomile tea bag for 15 to 30 minutes. Once it's cooled, remove it from the refrigerator.
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Hold the cool tea bag against an inflamed eye for up to 5 minutes at a time
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Allow your inflamed eye to breathe for 1 hour before attempting to re-apply a chamomile compress.
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