- Foothills and mountains in Chui region are blanketed by chamomile. "All foothills and mountain slopes are covered by flowers with a yellow center and white petals. They are commonly called daisies, but what exactly herbs are they?" asked residents of Jayil district.
Biologist Irina Stezhko reported that these are chamomile, perennial plant of the Asteraceae family, very similar to the common daisies, but has nothing to do with it. "Chamomile is often mistakenly called daisy. These plants can be found everywhere in Kyrgyzstan, and this year, due to frequent rains, they are growing in abundance in all fields and mountains of Chui region, which is stunningly beautiful," said Stezhko.
"Almost all members of this family have unpleasant odor and bitter taste. They are not eaten by livestock. They are considered noxious weeds in pastures and crops.
Pharmacists argue that the chamomile has similar properties to those of daisy. In folk medicine, it is known for its anthelmintic, choleretic, hemostatic action," she added..
