Sunday, February 5, 2012

herbalism: Chamomile

Herb of the day: Chamomile
(Maticaria Recutita)



Chamomile is known for it's calming qualities. It is in the daisy family, and indigenous to Europe, although it has made its way to grow all over the world.

USES:
Anxiety, insomnia, skin, stomach pain, menstruation pain, common cold, diarrhea,

CONSUMPTION:
Chamomile can be consumed in tea form, or, Aromatherapy using chamomile oil, also is very calming.

1 comment:

Anne @ Green Eggs and Moms said...

I used to be a headhunter. Once, before an interview I ordered Chamomile tea not knowing about it being a mild sedative. I was *yawning* like crazy during the interview I was conducting... When I got back to the office I napped for like 10 minutes