Chamomile

[MightyMom]

I was in Oregon the last two weeks and we stayed at a friends little farm. While I was there I took the time to inspect their fields, they have some that just grow wild and I wanted to see what herbs I could identify and I was pleasantly surprised to find tons of Chamomile! I asked and they let me collect as much as I wanted and get starts for my dads garden (so I can collect more of future trips) we dried it while there and it smells so good! Can’t wait to use it 🙂

Crystal

[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

There are two varieties of chamomille, German and Roman. I have both growing on my place in the same bed. I just use whichever is in flower and don’t fuss about separating them.

German:

Roman:

The German is a self-seeding annual. The Roman is a perennial.

Both are good medicinally. The German makes more flowers. The Roman is a better emmenagogue.

Don’t take either during pregnancy.

It’s most famous for it’s calming sedating “Bedtime Tea” effects. It’s excellent for stress reduction.

I use it for all the time for gastrointestinal disorders. It’s especially good for GI problems caused by or accompanied by nervous issues or stress.

Given with a little ginger it’s good for menstrual cramps.

I’ve also used it for colicky babies (usually combined with catnip). I have nine daughters several of whom are reproducing these days…I know whereof I speak. 🙂

Patrick

Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

[MightyMom]

Thanks for the tips! It looks like the German kind but both look so alike I could be wrong. I have used it before for stress and it helps a lot and I have also used it in my diaper rash cream, I am just glad I wont need to buy more for a while 🙂

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