(anthemis nobilis)
Other names for anthemis nobilis include roman chamomile, garden chamomile, ground apple, low chamomile, whig plant, manzanilla, and maythen. Roman or English chamomile is the plant most often used in herb gardens. It is the emblem of the sweetness of humility. Pronounced “kamomeel,” the word chamomile comes from the Greek kamai, meaning “on the ground,” and melon, meaning “apple,” for ground apple. The Spanish word, manzanilla, also means “little apple.” when bruised or walked on, chamomile produces a delightful apple-like odor, making it one of the oldest favorites among herbs. Shakespeare’s Falstaff said of it, “the more it is trodden on, the faster it grows, yet youth the more it is wasted, the sooner it wears.” this, perhaps, derives from the ancient Egyptian belief that chamomile prevented aging. Tea prepared from the flowers is thought to be a moderate sedative. It is also soothing for indigestion and good for flatulent colic, fever, and restlessness in children.
Part used for tea: flowers.
Taste: light, apple-like.
By infusion: 1 tablespoon of fresh flowers or 2 teaspoons of dried flowers to 1 cup of boiling water. Steep for 1/z hour or to taste.
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