Botanical - Chamomile Flowers

Description

Chamomile has a long tradition in herbal medicine. It is said that the Egyptians dedicated Chamomile to their sun god and valued it over all other herbs for its healing qualities.

Plant Part Used: Flowers

Aromatic Description: Mild characteristic scent.

Common Uses: The Chamomile Flowers were used in many cures including an herbal tea to cure insomnia. An infusion of Chamomile flowers can be used as a hair shampoo, especially for fair hair. The flowers are sometimes added to cosmetics as an anti-allergenic agent or made into a salve for use on hemorrhoids and wounds. The dried herb is made into potpourri and herb pillows, and is burned for aromatherapy. It can also be applied externally as part of a wash or compress for skin inflammations, sunburn, burns, and added to bath for relaxing tired, achy muscles and feet.