🔼: [[🛠 Medicinal Plants 🌿]] # Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis and related species) [^1] Parts used: Primarily flowers, but also leaves. Chamomile is rich in [[💡 Azulene]] and a good source of [[💡 Tryptophan]]. Its main active component, [[💡 Apigenin]], can be found as a [[🛠 Supplements|supplement]]. It has lasting effects when used over time and blends well with other [[Nervine Herbs]]. It's safe even for infants and children. ## Uses - Children's colic - [[💡 Stress]] - Infections - Stomach disorders. - Digestion ## Using Chamomile - Pairs well with [[🌿 Lemon Balm]], [[🌿 Nettle]], and [[🌿 St. John's Wort]]. ### Chamomile [[💡 Tea]] Pour 1 quart of boiling water over 1 OZ of [[🌿 Chamomile|🌿 Chamomile]] flowers. Cover and steep for 10-20 minutes. Drink 3-4 cups either daily or as needed. Chamomile is sweet-tasting with slightly bitter aftertones. The longer it steeps, the more bitter it becomes, which is ideal if its being used to aid digestion. ## Related - [[On Plant Medicine Dosage...]] - [[🦮 How to Source Herbs]] [^1]: [[📖 ✅ Herbs for Stress & Anxiety - How to Make and Use Herbal Remedies to Strengthen the Nervous System]]