Real chamomile - pot ø10.5 cm (Matricaria chamomilla)

Chamomile has been a valued herb since the time of the Egyptians. It is found throughout Europe in nature: in meadows, along roadsides, on rubble sites, ... It is an annual plant that reaches a height of 20-50 cm. The upright thin stems are strongly branched and have narrow line-shaped leaves over the entire length. At the top of the stems from May to August the numerous and typical flowers appear: yellow hearts surrounded by white petals. The flowers have a honey-like, very fragrant scent and at the end of the flowering time they bend their leaves downwards.

GROWTH TIPS:
In many places, chamomile is considered a weed. So the plant does not need much attention and care to grow: a place in full sun is sufficient.The nature of the soil is not so important, in nature it grows both in meadows and along roads. Better not give fertilizer, otherwise the plant makes a lot of green and few flowers. In winter, the plant disappears, but it easily sows itself.

CULINARY:
Chamomile is not used as a kitchen herb, although beneficial chamomile tea can taste delicious.

MEDICINAL:
The flowers of chamomile contain the most medicinal components. If they are dried, tea or essential oil can be drawn from it.Chamomile works soothing, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic.It is used as a healing agent for stress, insomnia, digestive problems, colds, flu, ...A known application is also the use of chamomile in shampoo, it gives blond hair a better color.

Chamomile has been a valued herb since the time of the Egyptians. It is found throughout Europe in nature: in meadows, along roadsides, on rubble sites,... It is an annual plant that grows 20-50 cm high.

The upright thin stems are strongly branched and have narrow line-shaped leaves along their entire length. At the top of the stems from May to August the numerous and typical flowers appear: yellow hearts surrounded by white petals. The flowers have a honey-like, very fragrant scent and at the end of the flowering time they bend their leaves downwards.