Chamomile, German
Botanical Information
Working with Chamomile, German
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Herb Forms
Affects
Chamomile tea is commonly used in many parts of Europe, South America, and Mexico for children with colic and other digestive disturbances, fever, insomnia, and the restlessness and irritability commonly associated with teething. Women have long used chamomile for PMS and menstrual cramps. It has also been recommended as a nervine, for muscle cramps, headaches, and to soothe indigestion and flatulent colic. Steam from the herb can be inhaled for respiratory tract irritation.
Chamomile creams and ointments are applied to the skin to help soothe and heal burns and other skin irritations, wounds, diaper rash, and sore nipples. The homeopathic tablets are given to babies for teething and fussiness.
Chamomile, German has a taste of AROMATIC and a temperature of WARM.
