
Chamomile is native to the British Isles, North Africa and Western Europe. The most commonly used species are Roman,(“Chamaemelum nobile“), English, Hungarian chamomile or Garden Chamomile. All About Chamomile
HISTORY
A small herb with daisy like white flowers and feathery leaves, chamomile is one of the oldest favorites among garden herbs and its reputation as a medicinal plant. Chamomile was used in ancient Egypt to cure fever and was given as an offering to their gods and has been utilized extensively in Europe as somewhat of a panacea which supported digestive health.
BENEFITS
Chamomile is a gentle herb known throughout most of the world, and is among the sweetest flavored medicinal herb. It has anti-inflammatory and intestine-soothing chemical compounds, but most people sip chamomile tea to ease anxiety, for calming purposes, (promotes relaxation),to soothe the digestive tract and insomnia.
Today it is a highly favored and much used medicinal plant in folk and Traditional medicine. Chamomile is soothing to the skin, and is often found in lotions and hair products.
PLANTING TIPS / GROW YOUR OWN
You don’t have to have a green thumb to grow medicinal herbs. You can easily grow your own herbs in your garden or in windowsill pots.
GERMAN CHAMOMILE –Start seeds indoors, about 6 weeks before the last expected frost.Chamomile seed needs light to germinate, You can also direct seed German chamomile outdoors.
Flavor: Slightly bitter, sweet, aromatic.
USES AND PREPARATIONS
Chamomile makes a pleasant tea for sipping. Snip the steams and hang to dry. Pluck off the dry leaves and store in dark, sealed containers to preserve the medical oils.
PRECAUTIONS
Specific: Persons with allergies should exercise caution with chamomile.
Source: “Home Remedies &Trustworthy treatments for Everyday health Problems”
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