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CHAMOMILE


German Chamomile
From: Nature Hills Nursery, Inc.

CHAMOMILE is a member of the daisy family native to western Asia and Europe. The flowers of the plant contain an oil known for it's antispasmodic and smooth muscle relaxing action. The most used variety of chamomile is the German chamomile.

Studies have shown a topical application of chamomile is effective in treating eczema. Also the ointment will treat bed sores ulcers on elderly patients.

Avoid using chamomile if you are allergic to ragweed, aster and mums. Considered to safe to use during pregnancy or breast feeding, but of course consult your doctor first.

The daisy like white flowers will bloom early to mid summer. The dried flowers make a very good tea. Since there are a number of plants that are called chamomile it would be wise to be sure and use the most common used German Chamomile. Some of the other types could cause allergy reactions.

Types of chamomile are:

  • Sweet(Roman) chamomile- perennial in Europe. The source of tea.
  • Wild(German) chamomile- an annual.
  • Scentless mayweed.
  • Corn chamomile- uncommon and ugly scented.
  • Stinking mayweed- also known as dog fennel and is considered an irritant.
  • Yellow chamomile- a source for yellow dye.

    DISCLAIMER: All herbs should be used with care. Please consult your health care practitioner before using.

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    Common names include:

    • Camomile
    • Chamomile
    • Scented Mayweed
    • German Chamomile
    • Hungarian Chamomile
    • Pineapple-weed
    • Sweet Chamomile

    chamomile flickr Stevie-B It is an annual herb that has been naturalized almost anywhere in the world. Said to have a pineapple scent and some say apple smell. It is easily grown from seed or dividing the roots in full sun.

    Uses include:

    • In cosmetics as anti allergenic agent.
    • The flower tea used as a sedative and many nervous situations.
    • Tea is good for arthritis, painful swellings and rheumatism because of its anti-inflammatory properties.
    • Because of its antispasmodic properties is used for menstral cramps or intestinal cramps.
    • Chamomile acts as mild laxative, relieves gas pains and loosens tight muscles.
    • A mild tea for sore throats, fevers, aches and pains from colds, flu and allergies.
    • Applied externally as a compress for inflammations and for relaxing tired muscles and it softens the skin.
    • If made into a salve can be used for wounds and hemorrhoids.
    • The herb is dried and burned for aromatherapy.
    • Has been used in love potions because of its sedative and relaxing properties in the middle ages.
    • An insect repellant from the dried flowers.
    • A hair shampoo for fine hair.
    • A plant tonic against certain plant diseases.
    • The oil from the plant is used in flavoring and making perfume.

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    Chamomile is one of most popular herbs used in the United States today. Europeans have used it for many, many years.

    It is said that German Chamomile tea is capable of regeneration or producing brand-new liver tissue. It's recommended to take six cups of tea every other day or 3-4 cups per day. Beneficial for those with degenerative liver diseases, such as infectious hepatitis or the more deadly AIDS virus.

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