Botanical Name – Matricaria recutita

Family: Compositae (Asteraceae)

Energetics: warm, neutral, relaxant

Taste: bitter, aromatic, sweet

Parts used: flowers

Affinities: digestive, nervous, and reproductive systems

Actions: stomachic, carminative, nervine, sedative, antispasmodic, vulnerary

Preparations: tea, honey infusion, tincture

Cautions: Very safe for all ages. 

Therapeutic Uses:

• Helpful for upset stomachs due to tension or nervousness. Chamomile stimulates digestive fluid secretions which helps with assimilation.
• Relaxes smooth muscles of the digestive tract for better digestion.
• Helps calm individuals with nervous exhaustion to get better sleep. 
• Soothes tense, tight muscles. 
• Topically, chamomile helps with inflammatory skin conditions and can help with eye irritation such as conjunctivitis.
• Chamomile is excellent for both physical and emotional tension.

**This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any illness or disease. It is for educational purposes only.