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Chamomile - Matricaria Recutita

Chamomile - Matricaria Recutita

$6.00 USD

Plant Part: Whole Flower

Package Size: 1 oz Pouch

Flavor Profile: Sweet, gentle, floral, and apple-like with subtle honey and herbaceous undertones

Overview & Traditional Uses

Chamomile is one of the world's most beloved and ancient botanical allies, with documented use dating back thousands of years across ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman civilizations. Renowned across traditional folk herbalism as a soothing, maternal tonic, these delicate golden-centered blossoms are rich in calming bioflavonoids (especially apigenin), chamazulene, and volatile essential oils that gently relax the nervous system and comfort the digestive tract.

  • Nervous System & Evening Rest: A quintessential gentle nervine traditionally brewed to melt away daily stress, soothe nervous tension, quiet an overactive mind, and invite deep, restorative sleep.

  • Metaphysical & Folklore Uses: Steeped in solar and water energies, Chamomile is widely associated with peace, emotional tranquility, prosperity, and gentle protection. Used in ritual baths, floor washes, and charm bags to attract steady abundance, dispel conflict, and invite peaceful energy into the home.

  • Digestive Soothing & Comfort: A time-honored carminative steeped to settle an uneasy stomach, ease bloating, soothe digestive cramping, and calm tension-related belly distress.

Brewing & Preparation

  • Standard Infusion: Steep 1–2 teaspoons of whole dried flowers in 8 oz of freshly boiled water for 8–10 minutes, covered to retain the delicate aromatic oils. Strain and enjoy warm, sweetened with raw honey if desired.

  • Soothing Herbal Steam & Bath: Add 2–3 tablespoons to a bowl of steaming water for a calming facial steam, or tie into a muslin bag and steep directly in a warm bath.

  • Pairs Well With: Lavender, Lemon Balm, Spearmint, Catnip, Rose Petals, Linden Leaf.

Precautions & Storage

  • Precautions: Chamomile belongs to the Asteraceae (daisy/ragweed) family; exercise caution if you have known severe allergies to ragweed, daisies, or marigolds. Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if pregnant, nursing, or taking prescription sedative or blood-thinning medications.

  • Storage: Store sealed in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry pantry away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight to preserve the delicate blossoms and sweet apple aroma.

(These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.)