Incorrigible Forageables: Wild Chamomile

Iced Chamomile Tea

1. Place chamomile in boiling water or pour boiled water over chamomile flowers and leaves.
2. Let steep about 5 minutes
3. Add LOTS of ice
4. add a bit of local honey to taste.

Internal Uses:

• Mild Sedative
• Calms stomach spasms caused by gastritis and colitis
• Helps rid-of or prevent diarrhea and other intestinal related issues
• Helps with liver problems
• Encourages sweating, which helps with lowering a fever
• Relieves headache pain
• Can be beneficial for babies with colic
• Calms or prevents menstruation pains

External Uses:

• Calms red and inflamed skin
• Liquid feed and plant tonic effective against plant diseases
• You can add Chamomile to your shampoo and/or conditioner. It helps add a silky look to your hair while strengthening your roots.
• Dried flowers can be used as an insect repellent
• Stuffy nose: breathe in the steam from boiling Chamomile in water to clear out your sinus system.

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