Name: Matricaria recutita![]() Distribution: worldwide, common Medicinal role: Used as a relaxant, sleep inducers Activity:Chamomile has been used as a calming tea for thousands of years. Its cone shaped flowers have a pleasant smell and produce a yellow colored tea. Chamomile contains bisabolol, a thick alcohol that has been shown to have anti-anxiety, anti-cancer, anti-microbial, and anti-inflammatory properties A common wild cousin of german chamomile is pineappleweed which can also be used in tea. Read a more about chamomile LinksChamomile Activity- from Natural medicinesA History of the 'Noble' Chamomile Wikipedia on chamomile |
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