Chamomile Flowers

Chamomile Flowers, also known as Matricaria recutita, is one of the most popular natural botanicals available. This is because Chamomile Flowers, which grow in locations around the world, have a myriad of internal and external uses.

Well known for its sedative effects, chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) could help you fall asleep by making you less responsive to external stimuli. It has apigenin which behaves like GABA, a sleep-favoring chemical, and could make you feel calm and relaxed. Another chemical mimics a pleasure-inducing hormone called dopamine, toning down anxiety. That apart, chamomile helps digestion by increasing fat-digesting bile acids and improves absorption by controlling contractions in the intestines.

Belonging to the daisy family, the chamomile herb offers a bouquet of health benefits through its white and yellow flowers. The volatile oils in the flowers carry a range of compounds that mean your nervous and digestive systems well.

Appearance, aroma and taste profile: Mildly scented flowers. Apple-like in flavor. Goes well with many other herbs, spices and also fruits.

Botanical Name: Matricaria recutita

Common Names: Chamomile, Hungarian chamomile, wild chamomile, German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed