Chamomile: A Medicinal Herb

Matricaria chamomilla, or German chamomile, is the variety typically used by Herbalis. This daisy-like plant is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa; it reaches three feet in height, with green, feathery leaves and florets of small white flowers. Chamomile tea is known for its stomach-calming and sleep-inducing qualities, but the herb has also been used to treat colds, hay fever, inflammation, muscle spasms, migraines, menstrual disorders, gastrointestinal issues, skin irritation, and hemorrhoids. It possesses antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and emollient qualities. It can be taken in the form of teas, tinctures, lotions, capsules, or drops. Chamaemelum nobile, known as Roman or English chamomile, also has medicinal uses,