Chamomile
Natural Healing Herbs
Chamomile is a popular herbal tea, but did you know it has more medicinal uses than just calming you down after a hectic day. This herb was highly valued by ancient Egyptians for its healing properties. It's an anti-inflammatory and helps regulate digestion.
Other Names
This herb is also known as camomile, mayweed, pineapple weed, Matricaria recutita, and manzanilla.
Appearance
This is a creeping plant that grows low to the earth. It's flowers and stems grow to be about a foot high. The leaves are thin and feathery in appearance. The flowers are yellow and white and have a daisy-like appearance.
Origins
The plant is native to Europe and Asia.
Parts Used
The flowers are used.
Medicinal Uses
This calming herb can be used to treat:
- sleep disorders
- anxiety
- indigestion
- cold sores
- eczema
- migraines
- colic
- skin irritations
- ulcers
- colds
- hemorrhoids
- irritable bowel syndrome
You can by this herb and many others at Mountain Rose Herbs.
Side Effects and Warnings
This herb is related to ragweed. If you have a ragweed allergy you shouldn't use it.
You should be careful if you are taking prescription medication or other herbal products, especially blood thinners because this herb also thins the blood.
Avoid it if you are pregnant or nursing.
If you found this information useful, check out my complete listing of herbs at my Herb Index. You can find a listing of ailments and their natural treatments on my Free Home Remedies page.
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