Chamomile

What It Helps:

How It Helps:

Chamomile tea is relaxing and calming. It helps with nervousness and anxiety. It also relaxes muscle tension and cramping.
Helps with inflammation
Relieves bloating and gas

Tips & Other Info.

Get loose chamomile (not in tea bags)
When making chamomile tea let it sit in the warm water for about 10 minutes. Strain and enjoy (or if you do not mind the small pieces in your cup then no need for straining). My go to drink before going to bed.

Gardening Tips & Info.

Here are some planting tips and information if you want to have this plant in your own backyard (or front yard)

Planting Season

Harvesting Season

Pruning Season

Watering Schedule

Sunlight Exposure

Potted / In Ground

Sow the seeds in the spring (March-May) into a well drained soil. You may also take the cuttings and propagate them in the Spring or Fall (September-November)

Usually around midsummer (July), pick the flowers when they have completely opened.

Prune to maintain shape.

Watering: Water well during the summer as they do not like the be dried out.

Sun

Prefers in ground but can be planted in a container.