Chamomile

Scientific Name: Matricaria recutita
Common Names: German chamomile, Roman chamomile, wild chamomile
Family: Asteraceae-Daisy Family
Part Used: flower heads
Properties:  analgesic , anti-inflammatory, anti-depressant, anti-fungal, anti-septic, anti-bacterial, anti-rheumatic, anti-spasmodic, anti-viral, diuretic, sedative

Uses:  indigestion, gas, bloating, heartburn, peptic ulcers, to calm nervousness, insomnia, spasms in stomach and muscles, diluted for children (colic, insomnia, upset stomach), hair rinse for blonds, herb pillow

Chamomile Herbal Tea, Sage Hill Botanicals, sagehillbotanicals.com

Preparation Methods:  creams, salves, infused oil, essential oil, herbal tea, tincture, poultice, bath, hair treatment. Check out these blogs:

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Chamomile is one of the oldest herbs used all over the world.  Because of its extraordinarily gentle effectiveness, chamomile is the first herb of choice for many home remedies. The seemingly endless list of uses for chamomile can all be traced to its effects on the nervous system and digestive system, as well as its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Chamomile is a great herb to grow in the garden or buy in bulk, because there are so many different and amazing uses for it.

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Caution:  May cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to ragweed or other plants in the daisy family.  People on blood thinners should use caution.

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