German chamomile
— Materia Medica
Snapshot
German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla (syn. M. recutita)) — reference monograph in your Materia Medica.
Overview
Apple‑scented flower for calming the gut and the nerves.
Constituents & energetics
Volatile oils (bisabolol, chamazulene from blue oil), flavonoids. Taste: softly bitter‑aromatic; relaxing.
Parts used
Flowers.
Preparations
Covered infusion (10–15 min) for a fuller, slightly bitter cup.
Milder short steeps for children.
Tincture/glycerite; syrup with honey for bedtime.
Notes
Asteraceae sensitivity is possible in some individuals.
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References
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