Natural Products Chamomile Tea 25s Dried chamomile flowers (Matricaria chomomilla) are wonderful to use because of their gentle effectiveness. Chamomile’s seemingly endless list of uses makes it the first herb of choice for many home remedies. Chamomile is used in herbal medicine for a sore stomach, irritable bowel syndrome, and as a gentle sleep aid It is also used as a mild laxative and is anti-inflammatory and bactericidal It can be taken as an herbal tea: two teaspoons of dried flower per cup of tea, which should be steeped for 10 to 15 minutes while covered to avoid evaporation of the volatile oils For a sore stomach, some recommend taking a cup every morning without food for two to three months An infusion of Chamomile flowers can be used as a hair shampoo Can be used in potpourri and herb pillows Add to bath for relaxing tired, achy muscles and feet, and softening the skin
