Herb of the day – Chamomile
Posted by Claudine
Whenever I see a Chamomile plant, I always want to run my fingers over the leaves. Chamomile is a lovely plant with mossy fernlike leaves and small daisy heads. The blooms smell a little like apples.
Chamomile is definitely on my list of favourites being a versatile herb with many uses.
It is gentle enough for babies and young children and is extremely calming for teething tots. Give them one teaspoon of cool tea at a time but as much as you like. Use chamomile in an infusion to help with insomnia or to relieve the symptoms of a fever. Chamomile is known as a cool herb which means that it is excellent for use in any illness with a fever, temperature etc.
Chamomile tea can be bought in teabag form in any supermarket and although it can have a bitter taste (use your local honey to sweeten if necessary – that way you will guard against the risk of developing hay fever as well!) it will grow on you! It is excellent for stomach disorders and will calm a gripey tummy and soothe cramping.
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