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delights the mind and brings health to the body... In the Garden | Culinary | Fragrance | Medicinal use Popular garden varieties
German Chamomile | 
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Top In the GardenGrowth Characteristics: - German Chamomile ( M. recutita )
- Annual, Frost hardy,
- Height: ±60 cm; Spread: ±40 cm,
- Roman Chamomile ( A. nobilis )
- Perennial, Groundcover, Evergreen, Frost hardy,
- Height: ±30 cm; Spread: ±40 cm,
- Chamomile lawns can ad interest to the garden,
Cultivation: - Full sun to semi-shade; Well drained, composted soil,
Harvesting: - Pick fresh flowers throughout the year,
Companion Planting: - Grow it near ailing plants to revive them.
- Infuse and spray on seedlings to prevent "damping off" and on compost to activate decomposition.
- Vegetables: Plant with Cabbage, Cauliflower, Onion, Cucumber,
- Herbs: Plant with Mint,
- Attracting Beneficial insects:
- Hoverfly, Wasp, Lacewing and Ladybirds,
Top Culinary useUse Chamomile flowers for: - Tea - a delicate citrus-apple flavour,
Top Fragrance- Chamomile has an attractive apple-like fragrance. Use it in Potpourri and Herb Pillows,
- Add a strong infusion to bath water for a soothing soak,
- Use in Herbal Bath Smoothies,
- Use as a facial steam to cleanse and soften the skin,
- Make a strong tea to soak hot, tired feet,
- Use as an eye bath or tea bag compress, to reduce inflammation and eliminate fatigue shadows,
- Use regularly as a rinse to lighten and condition fair hair,
Top Medicinal useChamomile may be beneficial in the following cases: | General | |
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| Nervous System | - Restlessnss, headaches, anxiety, Stress, Insomnia, Gentle Sedative, Convulsions, Travel sickness, Hair loss,
- Addiction - antidepressant,
- Phobias - release tension and induce a feeling of calm,
- Guilain-Barre Syndrome - as a Nervine it strengthens the nervous sytem and can be used alongside conventional drugs,
- Shingles, Neuralgia - topical,
- Hyperactivity in children, ADD, ADHD,
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| Skin | - Anti-inflammatory,
- Eczema, Dermatitis, psoriasis, urticaria,
- Use in a bath to relieve sun- or wind-burnt skin,
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| Lymphatic System | - Early stages of fever,
- Measles,
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| Respiratory System | - Hay fever, Inflammation, Sore throat and mouth,
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| Digestive system | - Pin and thread worms,
- Peptic ulcers, Gastro-intestinal spasm - calms down the digestive system, Inflammation, Indigestion,
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| Reproductive System | - Pre-menstrual tension, Candida albicans,
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| Musculo / Skeletal System | |
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Preparation and dosage: TEA: - Drink a cup as and when required,
TINCTURE: - 5-10 ml, three times per day,
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