Herb · Asteraceae family

German chamomile

Matricaria chamomilla

Full sun 0.15–0.6 m × 0.15–0.3 m Flowers June–August Harvest June–August Low maintenance
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Herbal tea (infusion)
Herbal tea · dose1.5–4 gof dried flowers
steep5–15 min
how often3–4× a day
Full method

Preparation and use · German chamomile

How to prepare it.

According to the monograph of the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

Part usedFlower
minor digestive complaints such as bloating and minor spasmssymptoms of the common coldminor inflammation of the mouth or throatminor skin inflammationto help heal minor superficial wounds
Form

part: flower

For: minor digestive complaints such as bloating and minor spasms For whom: Adolescents, adults, elderly

What you use
Herb
How it is used
By mouth
Single dose
1.5–4 g of dried flowers in 150 ml of boiling water
How often
3–4× a day
How long
If symptoms last longer than 1 week or get worse, see a doctor.

Method

  1. 1

    Put 1.5–4 g of dried flowers in a cup.

  2. 2

    Pour over 150 ml of boiling water.

  3. 3

    Steep for 5–15 min.

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  4. 4

    Drink 3–4× a day.

For: minor digestive complaints such as bloating and minor spasms For whom: 6–12 years · children

What you use
Herb
How it is used
By mouth
Single dose
1.5–3 g of dried flowers in 150 ml of boiling water
How often
2–4× a day
How long
If symptoms last longer than 1 week or get worse, see a doctor.

Method

  1. 1

    Put 1.5–3 g of dried flowers in a cup.

  2. 2

    Pour over 150 ml of boiling water.

  3. 3

    Steep for 5–15 min.

  4. 4

    Drink 2–4× a day.

For: minor digestive complaints such as bloating and minor spasms For whom: 2–6 years · children

What you use
Herb
How it is used
By mouth
Single dose
1–1.5 g of dried flowers in 150 ml of boiling water
How often
2–4× a day
How long
If symptoms last longer than 1 week or get worse, see a doctor.

Method

  1. 1

    Put 1–1.5 g of dried flowers in a cup.

  2. 2

    Pour over 150 ml of boiling water.

  3. 3

    Steep for 5–15 min.

  4. 4

    Drink 2–4× a day.

Dosage

FormSingle doseHow oftenFor whomHow longInstructions
Herbal tea (infusion)at homepart: flowerfor: minor digestive complaints such as bloating and minor spasms1.5–4 g of dried flowers in 150 ml of boiling water 3–4× a dayAdolescents, adults, elderlylonger than 1 week → see a doctor
Herbal tea (infusion)at homepart: flowerfor: minor digestive complaints such as bloating and minor spasms1.5–3 g of dried flowers in 150 ml of boiling water 2–4× a day6–12 years · childrenlonger than 1 week → see a doctor
Herbal tea (infusion)at homepart: flowerfor: minor digestive complaints such as bloating and minor spasms1–1.5 g of dried flowers in 150 ml of boiling water 2–4× a day2–6 years · childrenlonger than 1 week → see a doctor
Mouth rinse and gargleat homepart: flowerfor: minor inflammation of the mouth or throat1–5 g of dried flowers in 100 ml of water From 12 years · adolescents, adults, elderlylonger than 1 week → see a doctor
Compressat homepart: flowerfor: minor skin inflammation, to help heal minor superficial wounds3–10 g of dried flowers in 100 ml of water From 12 years · adolescents, adults, elderlylonger than 1 week → see a doctor
Children under 2: not recommended

How long

If symptoms last longer than 1 week or get worse, see a doctor.

Who should not use it

  • Children under 2: not recommended
  • If hypersensitive (allergic) to this plant
  • If allergic to plants of the daisy family (Asteraceae)

Cautions

  • If symptoms get worse, see a doctor.
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This is not medical advice. We only state traditional use as described in the monograph of the European Medicines Agency (EMA, HMPC committee). If you have health problems, are pregnant or breastfeeding, for children and when taking medicines, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Harvest

When to harvest.

June–August
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