Chamomile
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📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
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Chamomile's tiny daisy flowers smell of sweet apples (the name means 'earth apple'). A cup of chamomile tea before bed is a ritual for calm sleep worldwide.
🔬 Plant facts
| Scientific name | Matricaria chamomilla |
|---|---|
| Type | Aromatic herb |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Water | Moderate |
| Height | 20–60 cm |
| Flower | Small white daisy-like flowers |
| Uses | Soothing herbal tea |
| Growth | Fast-growing annual |
| Best season | Spring–summer |
💊 Chamomile in the medicine industry
Chamomile tea is one of the most studied herbal remedies — used for insomnia, anxiety and digestion; chamomile extracts are used in skincare creams for their calming, anti-inflammatory effects.
🌱 Growing & care tips
Chamomile grows easily in full sun and poor soil; sow seeds in spring and harvest the flowers when fully open — the more you pick, the more it flowers.
🍽️ How to use it
The dried flowers brew the classic calming bedtime tea; chamomile is also used in bath sachets, skin creams and hair rinses.
💡 Did you know? Chamomile tea was given to rabbits in the children's book 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit' — and modern research supports its mild calming effect in humans too.
⚠️ Chamomile safety note: Chamomile is in the daisy family — people allergic to ragweed or daisies may react. It can interact with blood thinners and sedatives at high doses.
⚠️ Important: Herbal and plant remedies can interact with medicines. Always ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any plant product for health purposes — especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking prescription drugs.
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