Chamomile

Chamomile or camomile  is a common name for several daisy-like plants of the family Asteraceae. These plants are best known for their ability to be made into an infusion which is commonly used tohelp with sleep and is often served with either honey or lemon. Because chamomile is harmful to developing babies, the U.S. National Institutes for Health says that pregnant and nursing mothers shouldnot consume chamomile. Chrysin, a flavonoid found in chamomile, has been shown to be anxiolytic in rodents, and is believed to be at least partially responsible for chamomile's reputation as a sleepaid. Chamomile is the national flower of Russia. It is known to reduce stress.

MEDICINAL USE:
Preliminary research suggests chamomile is an effective therapy for anxiety
In Russia, chamomile tea isused for stomach troubles, colds, and muscle aches as well as the usual anxiety and insomnia.
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine caution of rare allergicreactions (Asteraceae allergy) and/or atopic dermatitis (skin rash)
 
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German chamomile flowers
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Wild Chamomile
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Yellow Chamomile
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Many people from around the world enjoy the light flavor of chamomile tea. If you enjoy drinking thetea, you might be interest to know it is easy to grow your own chamomile.
Combine Gardening with Tea Drinking
Even if you are a beginner gardener, growing chamomile is easy. Start by buying some seedsfrom a local merchant. If you can't find any stores near you, there are many online seed stores to order from.
The seeds are very small, and can be scattered in a small area of your garden....