{"product_id":"chamomile-flowers-german","title":"Chamomile Flowers (German)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChamomile Flowers (German) - MATRICARIA RECUTITA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Whole) (Organically Grown) Available in 1 OZ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-overview\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChamomile is a gentle herb known throughout most of the world which has been used continually for many centuries. It is often ingested as a tea for calming purposes and to soothe the digestive tract, and is mild enough to be administered to babies. Chamomile is soothing to the skin, and is often found in lotions and hair products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChamomile promotes relaxation and supports digestive health*.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-botany\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBOTANY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA member of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efamily, these aromatic herbaceous plants have white daisy like flowers and scent reminiscent of apples or pineapple. In fact, the common name \"chamomile\" is derived from the Greek word\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ekamai\u003c\/em\u003ewhich translates to \"on the ground\" and melon which means apple. Accordingly, the Spanish name\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eManzanilla\u003c\/em\u003e, means \"little apple.\"\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eM. chamomilla\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an annual that can grow up to 24 inches whereas the similar\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eC. nobile\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a perennial low growing groundcover growing no more than ten inches high.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eM. chamomilla\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis native to Europe and western Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-history-and-folklore\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHISTORY AND FOLKLORE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChamomile was used in ancient Egypt and was given as an offering to their gods. Chamomile has been utilized extensively in Europe as somewhat of a panacea which supported digestive health. Common preparations were teas, baths and sitzbaths, gargles, inhalations, and compresses. Germans refer to this herb as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ealles zutraut\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emeaning 'capable of anything.'\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMatricaria chamomilla\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eChamaemelum nobile\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare similar and have been traditionally used interchangeably to some degree, although differences in taste and action have been noted. In the Mexican folkloric tradition,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003emanzanilla\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas used to support healthy respiratory function and for soothing the stomach and easing digestion. In the highlands of southern Mexico, the Tzeltal Maya make a chamomile tea containing an orange and a lime leaf to lift the mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative Americans have used this and related species since their introduction to the Americas, often utilizing the entire plant. The Aleut drank teas to alleviate gas, and also considered the plant a cure-all. Drinking the tea was a Cherokee trick for \"regularity.\" The Kutenai and Cheyenne got creative, the former making jewelry and the later, perfume, out of the pulverized dry flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChamomile has magical implications for attracting money and, accordingly, as a hand rinse for gamblers needing good luck. Cosmetically, chamomile has also been used as a rinse for accentuating highlights and lightening blonde hair. Topically, this herb has an emollient effect and is softening and soothing to the skin. It has also been used as a perfume and flavoring agent for liqueurs such as Benedictine and vermouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to an herbalist Matthew Becker, the type of person who responds best to chamomile is one \"who complains often…for fretful children…and for adults who act like children.\" The genus name\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMatricaria\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estems from the Latin word\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ematrix\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emeaning 'womb' hinting at its beneficial effects for women. Chamomile possesses what Rosemary Gladstar describes as \"soft power\" to assuage occasional stress and tension. She suggests not only sipping chamomile tea while bathing in it, but also tucking a chamomile sachet under the pillow at night to promote restful sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-flavor-notes-and-energetics\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFLAVOR NOTES AND ENERGETICS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlavor: Slightly bitter, sweet, aromatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-uses-and-preparations\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUSES AND PREPARATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlower dried as a tea, tincture, or powdered and encapsulated.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFresh plant tincture\u003cbr\u003eEssential oil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-precautions\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRECAUTIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePersons with allergies to other members of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efamily should exercise caution with chamomile. The infusion should not be used near the eyes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWe recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-disclaimer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. 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