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Chamomile

Matricaria chamomilla

Calming Digestive Anti-inflammatory Gentle

Chamomile is one of the most ancient medicinal herbs known to mankind. This gentle, daisy-like flower has been used for thousands of years to calm nerves, soothe digestive issues, and promote restful sleep.

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Sun Requirements

Full sun to partial shade

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Water Needs

Moderate

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Hardiness Zones

3-9

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Height

8-24 inches

🏥 Medicinal Uses

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    Anxiety and Stress Relief: Chamomile's mild sedative effects help calm nerves and reduce anxiety.
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    Sleep Aid: Promotes restful sleep when taken as tea before bedtime.
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    Digestive Support: Relieves gas, bloating, and mild stomach upset.
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    Skin Health: Applied topically for eczema, wounds, and skin irritations.
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    Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammation both internally and externally.

🧪 Preparations & Dosage

Tea

1-2 tsp dried flowers per cup, steep 5-10 minutes

Drink 1-4 cups daily

Tincture

2-4 ml, 3 times daily

Can be added to water or juice

Compress

Strong tea applied topically

For skin conditions and wounds

Bath

Add 1 cup dried flowers to bath water

For relaxation and skin soothing

🍴 Culinary Uses

  • • Herbal tea - the most popular use
  • • Flavoring for keto desserts and baked goods
  • • Infused in sugar-free sweeteners
  • • Low-carb cocktail ingredient
  • • Keto ice cream and sorbet flavoring

🌱 Growing Information

Growing Conditions

  • Zones: 3-9
  • Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
  • Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic
  • Water: Moderate, avoid overwatering

Planting Tips

  • • Start from seed or transplants
  • • Self-seeds readily
  • • Space plants 8-10 inches apart
  • • Harvest flowers when fully open

Harvesting Tip: Harvest flowers when fully open on a dry morning after dew has evaporated for best quality and potency.

⚠️ Safety & Contraindications

  • • Allergy to plants in the daisy family
  • • May interact with blood thinners
  • • Use caution during pregnancy
  • • May cause drowsiness

📋 Quick Facts

Family:
Asteraceae
Common Names:
German Chamomile, Wild Chamomile
Parts Used:
Flowers
Energetics:
Cooling, drying

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