Botanical Name: Matricaria chamomilla
Family: Asteraceae (Daisy family)

What We're Growing:
We grow German chamomile for its sweet aroma, dainty white blossoms, and gentle healing properties. It’s one of the most beloved herbs in both the garden and the apothecary.

How We Use It:
Chamomile flowers are dried for teas, infused honeys, facial steams, and calming skin salves. It’s a go-to herb for all ages — from colicky babies to anxious adults.

Why It’s Good for You:
Chamomile is a gentle nervine, digestive aid, and anti-inflammatory herb. It calms the nervous system, eases anxiety, and promotes restful sleep. Internally, it helps soothe bloating, gas, and upset stomach, and is also used to reduce menstrual and muscular tension.

Its mild bitterness supports liver health, while its volatile oils make it effective topically for skin irritation, rashes, and eye inflammation.

In the Garden:
Chamomile grows best in full sun with well-drained soil. It reseeds freely, making it a generous and low-maintenance addition to borders, beds, or herb spirals.

Fun Fact:
Chamomile gets its name from the Greek khamai melon, meaning “ground apple,” and has been used since ancient Egypt to calm nerves, ease digestion, and treat skin inflammation.