Medicinal Uses

German Chamomile is most often used for medicinal purposes, and is usually administered as a tea. It can also be administered as a compress for external healing and as a bath for babies. Here are a few uses:

·         Soothes and relaxes at bedtime.

·         Relieves restlessness, teething problems, and colic in children.

·         Relieves allergies, much as an antihistamine would.

·         Aids digestion when taken as a tea after meals.

·         Relieves morning sickness during pregnancy.

·         Speeds healing of skin ulcers, wounds, or burns.

·         Treats gastritis and ulcerative colitis.

Other Uses

·         Makes a relaxing bath or footbath.

·         Lightens fair hair and conditions complexion. Make a rinse by simmering 2 teaspoons dried flowers in 8 ounces of water for 15 minutes.

·         Potpourri (dry flowers face down.)