Matricaria recutita
Dried Flower & Stem
1 oz. Sealed Compostable Kraft Pouch
German chamomile (Matricaria recutita) is a versatile herb with a long history of medicinal use. It is widely known for its calming properties. It's often used to relieve anxiety and promote sleep. Chamomile tea is a popular bedtime beverage.
It can help soothe digestive issues like indigestion, gas, and stomach cramps. It's also been used to address irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
German chamomile has anti-inflammatory properties that make it useful for soothing irritated skin. It's used to treat conditions like eczema, rashes, and minor burns. It can be applied topically in creams, ointments, or compresses.
German chamomile contains chemicals that seem to reduce swelling (inflammation). Chamomile mouthwashes can help soothe mouth sores and gum inflammation.
There is some research that suggests that German chamomile may provide antidepressant activity in anxious, depressed humans.
Tea
Chamomile tea is incredibly versatile, extending beyond just a soothing beverage. Add dried chamomile flowers to hot water for a calming tea before bed.
Drinking chamomile tea after meals can ease indigestion, bloating, or gas.
Sore Throat Relief
Warm chamomile tea can soothe a sore throat. Add honey and lemon for extra relief.
Skin Soother
Compress: Steep chamomile tea, let it cool, and apply a soaked cloth to irritated skin, sunburns, or minor rashes.
Facial Rinse: Use cooled chamomile tea as a final rinse after cleansing your face to soothe and brighten the skin.
Facial Steam: Add chamomile tea bags or dried flowers to a bowl of hot water and inhale the steam to open pores and soothe the skin.
Bath Soak: Add chamomile tea bags or a strong infusion to your bathwater for a relaxing and skin-soothing soak.
Eye Compress:
Cool steeped chamomile tea bags and apply them to closed eyelids to reduce puffiness and soothe tired eyes.
Hair Rinse
Use cooled chamomile tea as a final hair rinse to add shine and soothe the scalp. It can also lighten blonde hair slightly.
Wound Care:
Apply a cooled, strong brew of chamomile tea to minor cuts and scrapes due to the herbs antiseptic properties.
Mouthwash:
Use cooled chamomile tea as a mouthwash to soothe mouth sores or gum inflammation.
Potpourri
Dried chamomile flowers can be added to potpourri mixtures for a soothing scent.
Plant Care:
Cooled chamomile tea can be used to water young seedlings, to help prevent "damping off" disease. Damping-off is a disease that affects seeds and seedlings, causing them to rot and die either before or after they emerge from the soil.
Important Considerations
Allergies
People with allergies to plants in the Asteraceae/Compositae family (ragweed, daisies, etc.) may also be allergic to German chamomile.