Chamomile (Matricaria recutita [Latin]), also known as German chamomile, has been used medicinally for thousands of years and is one of the oldest garden herbs. Native to Europe and northwest Asia, and also grows in North America and elsewhere as well. A small plant (8 to 16 inches in height), it has little white and yellow flowers.
The entire flowering plant, or the flowers alone, may be used medicinally. The herb has anti-inflammatory activity, promotes wound healing, combats certain bacteria on the skin, and has a mild tranquilizing effect. Chamomile continues to be used today to battle illness, promote calm and relieve anxiety at bedtime.
In Europe, chamomile oil is an active ingredient in many over-the-counter anti-inflammatories and antiseptics. In the United States, chamomile is not as widely used, and is best known as an ingredient in herbal teas used to calm the nerves and promote sleep, and as a herbal tea, it is naturally caffeine-free. The finest varieties of Chamomile, of which our tea is great example, continue to come from Egypt.
If you want to take chamomile, you’ll find chamomile-containing products and supplements at some pharmacies and all health-food stores. It is available in many forms.
Do not use Chamomile if you have an allergy to another member of this plant family (including arnica, artemisia, feverfew, tansy, and yarrow). Be extra cautious using Chamomile, if you have hay fever or asthma; it has been known to trigger a severe allergic reaction under these conditions. It can also cause allergic skin reactions when used externally.
This Herbal Remedies Blog is your online source for information and resources on natural home remedies. Herbal remedies are a type of alternative medicine that originates from plants and plant extracts. Used to heal illnesses and disease. Herbal medicine remains a popular alternative throughout China and the Far East, and is growing in popularity throughout the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
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