Gaea s Blessing Seeds - Chamomile Seeds 2000 plus Non-GMO Seeds Heirloom Common German Germination Rate 88 percent Net Wt. 1.0g

Chamomile has long been grown in kitchen herb gardens for use as an herbal tea. The flowers can be dried down and stored for use in the cold dormant seasons. All you need is some hot water and maybe a little honey, and you can make your own homegrown chamomile tea to sip on beside the fireplace, and plan for your herb garden next spring! Common German Chamomile produces tiny, daisy-like, apple-scented flowers that may be harvested 55 to 65 days after sowing. Used for a relaxing fine flavored tea and as a gentle sleep aid. Leaves and flowers are antiseptic. Annual. German chamomile, the variety preferred for making tea, originates in southern and eastern Europe; it has a distinctive apple/pineapple like scent. Ancient authorities such as Hippocrates and Galen wrote of the medical benefits of chamomile, and it remains a popular and effective herbal remedy in modern times. As a tea or infusion, chamomile gives a feeling of relaxation and drowsiness, making it an excellent treatment for insomnia or anxiety. Because of the herb's antiseptic, anti-inflammatory properties, skin preparations including chamomile benefit conditions such as eczema, rashes, or insect bites. The dried flowers and leaves also make a sweet scented addition to sachets or potpourri.