Chamomile

Latin Name: Matricaria chamomilla (German), Chamaemelum nobile (Roman)
Common Names: German chamomile, Roman chamomile, Ground apple
Parts Used: Flowers
Association: Solar Plexus Chakra, Cancer, Sun/Venus
Energetics: Aromatic, Drying
Element: Water
History: Used since ancient Egypt for its calming and anti-inflammatory properties. Popular in European herbal traditions.
How To Take: As a tea, tincture, or infused oil.
Contraindications: Rarely, may cause allergic reactions in those sensitive to the Asteraceae family.
Activity: Nervine, Anti-inflammatory, Carminative, Antispasmodic
Uses: Promotes relaxation, aids digestion, soothes skin irritations, and supports sleep.
Nutrients & Constituents: Apigenin, bisabolol, chamazulene, flavonoids.
Plant Description: A low-growing annual or perennial with daisy-like flowers and feathery leaves.
Cultivation: Prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Easy to grow from seed.