GERMAN CHAMOMILE

HEALTH

 Chamomile flower tea is a gentle sedative, safe for children and adults. It relieves colic in children and aids digestion in adults.

COSMETICS

 Chamomile tea used as a tea lightens hair colour.

TEA

 Chamomile tea has an apple flavour. Make it more delicious by adding Lemon Grass leaves. For one cup select 8-10 flowers add boiling water and let brew for 5-10 minutes.

LANDSCAPE

 Prolific display of cheerful yellow and white daisy flowers for many months.

CULTIVATION

 Dry! Annual to 60 cm. Excess fertiliser produces leaves at the expense of flowers.

BOTANIC NAME

 Matricaria recutita