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German Chamomile
Family:
Compositae |
Latin Name:
Matricaria chamomilla |
Description
This low, daisy-like flower grows 2-8 inches high and has a pleasantly aromatic odor when crushed. The leaves are pinnately divided and very narrow. The flowers have yellow disk-florets and white ray-florets. The center of the flower is cone-shaped.
Common Uses
Chamomile has been taken for digestive problems since at least the 1st century AD. Gentle and efficacious, it is very suitable for children. This herb is valuable for pain, indigestion, acidity, gas, gastritis, bloating, and colic. It is also used for hiatus hernia, peptic ulcer, Crohn's disease and irritable bowel syndrome. It also relieves irritability and promotes sleep, especially in children. Chamomile is useful for hay fever and asthma.
History
Chamomile's daisy-like flowers reminded the ancient Egyptians of the sun. They used it to treat fever, particularly the recurring fevers of malaria. Chamomile's legacy lives on, as children throughout the world hear how Peter Rabbit's mother gave him chamomile to calm him down after a tense night of eating Mr. McGregor's garden.
Products Containing this Ingredient
Eczema Oil Blend
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