20 Medicinal Herbs to Grow & Use - Part 3: Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)

You probably know of Chamomile, Matricaria Recutita, as a wonderful sleep aid, but it's uses are so much more than just that!

Chamomile is a relaxing nervine herb and it's also a mild sedative. It's a wonderful anti-inflammatory, pain reliever and great for arthritis! German Chamomile's essential oil is wonderful for aches and pains. The chemicals Chamazulene and β-caryophyllene it contains are very anti-inflammatory.

Chamomile is wonderful as a digestive aid, in a tea, or just eat the flowers! Babies with colic would do well with a bit of chamomile, even if the mother drinks some if she's breastfeeding!

Chamomile is wonderful in natural skin care and anti-itch products. Here's a link to my anti-itch salve recipe!

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For soothing conjunctivitis, or crusty eyes, Chamomile would make a very nice eye wash.

With a hot fever, (Contrary to feeling chilly when you have a high temperature) chamomile is wonderful as it tends to be cooling.

Growing tips for Chamomile: Prefers a cooler climate, ready to harvest in 10-12 weeks, reseeds very easily, likes well-drained, neutral soil and 4-6 hours of sunshine.

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Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor nor a veterinarian. I'm an herbalist and aromatherapist. The FDA doesn't evaluate herbs and essential oils, and that means that nothing I say or write is ever meant to treat, cure, diagnose, or prevent any disease or illness. It's for information only, and please do your own research before using herbs or essential oils. And of course, seek medical attention for serious needs.