Chamomile German

Chamomile German is an annual herb, originating from temperate Europe and Asia. Plants are multi-branched with feathery foliage and daisy like flowers that have yellow centers and white ray florets. The part used medicinally is the flowers, and they can be gathered as soon as they bloom, to use fresh or dry for later.

To make a herbal tea, place 1 tablespoon of fresh flowers into a cup and pour over boiling water, cover and steep for 5-10 minutes. When using dried flowers; use 1-2 teaspoons to a cup of boiling water. Strain before drinking. An infusion of the flowers can also be added to the bath water to relax an upset baby or relieve the inflammation of nappy rash. The tea can also be used as a rinse for blond hair to restore highlights.

Chamomile likes a sunny spot, with good drainage.. It tolerates dry conditions and self seeds readily. It will not self sow in extreme heat or wet. Unless the soil is very poor chamomile does not need fertiliser.

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