Family:

Asteraceae

 

Part Used:

Flowers

 

Energetics & Taste:

Sweet, aromatic, bitter

 

Habitat:

Native to southern and eastern Europe and western Asia, but grows in temperate regions worldwide.

 

Key Benefits:

Chamomile is a versatile and delightful herb used for various ailments, from inflamed skin to gastric ulcers. Its bitterness indicates its beneficial action on the digestive system, particularly for the nervous stomach or that “butterflies in the stomach” feeling. It’s an excellent nervine for restless children, especially before bedtime, helping to ease their minds. It can also be used for teething and colicky babies; homeopathic chamomile is particularly effective!

A person who could benefit from chamomile often seems to complain, is irritable, and needs comfort. Its anti-inflammatory properties work topically on the skin and within the digestive and respiratory systems. Chamomile is used for conjunctivitis, inflamed mucous membranes, allergies, head colds, gastritis, and more!

 

Contraindications:

This may irritate people with severe ragweed or Asteraceae plant allergies.