
Botanical name
Matricaria recutita
Also known as .
An excellent digestive and relaxing remedy, and effective antispasmodic. Chamomile has a powerful effect on the nervous system, helping alleviate psychological anxiety and physiological symptoms of stress.
Learn about Chamomile
Chamomile one of the most widely known and popular herbal teas. It is an excellent digestive and relaxing remedy, and is also an effective antispasmodic. Chamomile has a powerful effect on the nervous system, helping alleviate psychological anxiety and physiological symptoms of stress.
Chamomile can be used to ease digestive problems, to treat colds and allergies, and also relaxes the peripheral nerves and muscles. It is famous as a remedy (as a tea as well as a homeopathic) for anxious or irritated babies, teething pain and colic. For hay fever and sinus congestion, it can be used as a facial steam.
Chamomile is even said to be medicinal to other plants – try placing a chamomile plant next to a sick plant or use chamomile tea to water your sick plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which herbs should I use for sleep?
Which herbs should I use for sleep?
We have many herbs for sleep that work great on their own or in a blend. The blended teas we offer are gentle and useful when you don't know which is the exact herb to use, but if you want to learn more about the different actions of each sleep herb that would suit your condition, then we can guide you through that.
Below is a quick reference for you, or view the herb profile for further information and FAQs.
Ashwagandha - Promotes sound sleep, regular use not a quick fix.
Passionflower - Sedation and relaxing the nervous system.
Valerian - Sedation, relaxing.
Mulungu - Our most powerful sedating herb, may lead to next day drowsiness.
Skullcap - When you have a busy mind.
California Poppy - Always useful for sleep, especially when pain is the issue.
Hops - Restlessness and anxiety.
Wild Lettuce - Sedating and pain relieving.
Lemon Balm - When low mood is causing sleeplessness.
Blue Lily - Dreamy, relaxing.
Kava - Relaxing and sedating. (Particularly our Borogoru strain)
Chamomile - Gentle relaxant before bed. Soothing and nice.
Lavender - Gentle relaxant before bed. Fragrant and nice.
When should I use Chamomile for sleep?
When should I use Chamomile for sleep?
Chamomile is one of the most well-known herbs for promoting sleep & relaxation. Often enjoyed as a tea, Chamomile contains antioxidants that bind to certain receptors in your brain that may help you feel relaxed and reduce anxiety, making it easier to drift off to sleep. A warm cup of chamomile tea about 30 minutes before bed can be a soothing part of your nightly routine.
Common Uses
Allergies, Breastfeeding, Childbirth, Cold & Flu, Colic, Dermatitis, Diabetes, Eczema, Fever, Children, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Harm Reduction from Cannabis, Harm Reduction from Opiates/Alcohol, Headache, Heart Palpitations, Indigestion, Infections, Inflammation, Miscarriage, Nausea, Nervous System, Nicotine & Drug Withdrawal, Pain, Relaxation, Restlessness, Stress, Tension, Trauma (Emotional), and Upset Stomach.Herbal Actions
Anodyne, Anti-Inflammatory, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Anxiolytic (Anti-Anxiety), Bitter Tonic, Carminative, Nervine, Vulnerary, Diaphoretic, and Sedative.Recipes
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Precautions
Avoid if allergic to Asteraceae/Compositae plants chrysanthemums, daisies, marigolds, ragweed.
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References
David Hoffman (2003), Medical Herbalism, pp. 565
Mathew Wood (2008) The Earthwise Herbal pp. 177.