Other names:
Camomile, Matricaria, Anthemis, Ground Apple, Chamomilla, Matricaria suaveolens, blue chamomile, wild chamomile, Hungarian chamomile, scented mayweed
Description:
German Chamomile (Anthemis) is used to aid stomach ache, irritable bowel syndrome and as a gentle sleep aid.
The primary known active ingredient of the essential oil from German Chamomile is bisabolol. Other active ingredients include chamazulene, flavonoids and coumarin.
Cultivation:
Anthemis is a plant that possesses erect, hollow, furrowed stem and grows to a height of 15-60 cm. The plant bears long bipinnate or tripinnate leaves which are pale green in colour. Its flowers are white in colour.
Chamomile is sometimes known as "the plant doctor", because it is thought to help the growth and health of many other plants, especially ones that produce essential oils. It is thought to increase production of those oils, making certain herbs, like mints (spearmint, sage, oregano) and basil taste stronger in scent and flavor.
Chamomile is frequently an invasive species in agricultural fields. Farmers often must control chamomile's spread to maintain productivity of their fields.
Chamomile tea is also thought to be useful to suppress fungal growth, for example, misting it over seedlings may prevent damping off.
Plant info:
Compostitae
Plant Longevity:
Annual
Max height:
600mm / 23.62
Tags: herbs, alternative medicine, Anthemis, Matricaria recutita,
