Chamomile tea has been traditionally used for the treatment of restlessness, irritability and for those who suffer from anxiety, additionally to soothe catarrhal affections of the ear, nose, eyes and bowels.

Modern research agrees with tradition and also shows its use in treating premenstrual irritability, as a menstrual stimulant, treating flatulence and abdominal spasms.

Drank as a tea it can be used for colds, fevers and used as an inhalant in recently boiled water it will help clear catarrhal congestion and soothe mucous membranes that are irritable.

Used topically due to its anti-inflammatory effects it has useful benefits soothing inflamed skin.

As it is a mild remedy it is safe for children and is helpful for convulsions, teething, colic and earache in young children and has been used widely to treat various paediatric complaints including diarrhoea.

Name: German Chamomile

Latin Name: Matricaria recutita

Family: Asteraceae

Contraindications: If you have a known allergy to other members of the Asteraceae family do not use.