Herbs

Chamomile Plant Information

Chamomile Herb Picture

Botanical Name: Anthemis nobilis

Chamomile is a small, bushy herb that grows flat along the ground. It has fine, feathery leaves with tiny white or yellow-centered daisy-like flowers. The pale blue chamomile oil is extracted from the flower and has a slightly apple-like aroma. Chamomile species grow throughout Europe, North Africa and are often found growing wild.

Chamomile Uses & Benefits

Chamomile is used for its anti-inflammatory and sedative properties. It is excellent for childhood ailments (whether in children or adults) from peevishness to earache. Chamomile is also used for allergies, burns, anaemia, fevers, insomnia, indigestion and tootaches.

Chamomile oil is used in body, bath and hair products for its anti-allergic properties.

Other uses of chamomile:

Chamomile Lawns

Chamomile plants are small and compact, sending out runners which make it ideal for lawns and paths, where the bruised leaves give off a pleasant, apple fragrance. Chamomile herb forms a very sweet smelling lawn. It will keep green without watering, and is ideal for dry, sunny positions.

Chamomile Tea

The most popular use of chamomile is as a tonic, refreshing drink. Chamomile tea promotes sound, restful sleep. It is often taken as a bedtime drink. The chamomile tea can be bought in most health food stores. You can make your own chamomile tea by pouring boiling water over 4 or 5 fresh flower heads to one cup of water.

Growing Chamomile Plant

Growing chamomile plant in outdoors: The seedlings can be planted out in May. Make sure that the lawn or path where they are to grow has been well-prepared, with the ground worked to a fine tilth. Put the seedlings in about 10 cms apart in staggered rows, so that the runners can spread and join together. The little plants can be bought from a herb farm, or raised from seed indoors.
Growing chamomile plant in indoors: The seed can be planted indoors in early Spring in boxes of fine seed compost to which a little sand has been added. The seedlings should be carefully pricked out when about 5 cms high.

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