Bulk Herbs: Chamomile flowers - whole

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Excerpts from The ABC Herbal

Another excellent activator for children is Chamomile. Chamomile helps to settle the stomach and calm the nerves. Chamomile is probably one of the very best nervine herbs for children. It aids digestion, expels gas from the bowel, soothes the nerves and reduces inflammation.

Excerpts from The How to Herb Book

A good tonic. It was Mother Rabbit’s remedy for Peter Rabbit when he got in Farmer McGregor’s garden. She probably used it to soothe poor Peter’s stomach and shattered nerves.
Soothing and relaxing to nerves, helps sleep.
Improves the appetite and aids in digestion in many stomach tea combinations.
Brings a good flow of blood to the skin surface thus inducing perspiration.
Regulates the menstrual flow.
Helps in drug withdrawal.

Has been used in the following:

Appetite	Circulation
Digestion	Drug withdrawal
Regulates menstrual flow	Nerves
Stop smoking	Uterus

Excerpts from Nutritional Herbology

The major effects of chamomile are due to its volatile oils. Therefore, it is imperative that the freshest herb be used before the oils evaporate.

The actions of chamomile are strongest on the liver and kidneys where the volatile oils apparently stimulate the organs to purge themselves of toxins. To avoid a loss of volatile oils in the herb, an extract is conveniently described under preparations, which can be added to teas to strengthen them. The extract may also be used alone.

Chamomile is also used to add a golden tint to hair and scent chamomile shampoo formulas. It has also been used as an enema or douche and as a pomade for bathing. The Arabians used it in massage oils.

Contain aromatic compounds that increase the production of digestive fluids, reduce muscle spasms and pains, reduce inflammation and are antiseptic. In addition, these compounds have a sedative effect. Chamomile is one of the best herbal sources of niacin, magnesium, and essential fatty acids. It has been used to treat dyspepsia, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, dysmenorrhea, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, insomnia, headaches, and menstrual cramps.

From Our Reading and/or Experience...

Chamomile is second only to Black Tea as the best selling tea in the world. Its great flavor, aroma, and soothing effects have made it so popular.
We use it often in tea and tincture combinations pertaining to any digestive, nervous or sleeping issues. Of course, it can be used in many other types of remedies. Adding a few handfuls to a nice warm bath is pure enjoyment.
It can be used to benefit anyone: men, women (including before, during and after pregnancy, and nursing), children and animals.
It can be used as often as you would like, and in any way you choose.
It is critical that Chamomile flowers are stored in a dark, dry, and cool place. Refrigeration or freezing is highly recommended, but not necessary. Following these suggestions will delay the loss of its highly valued nutritional and medicinal properties.