German Chamomile SEEDS – Matricaria Chamomilla – True Chamomile – Medicinal – Heirloom #005G300

Description

German Chamomile SEEDS – Matricaria Chamomilla – True Chamomile – Medicinal – Heirloom

Non-GMO, non-hybrid, open-pollinated, no chemically treated, heirloom seeds. German Chamomile is an edible and very potent medicinal perennial herb. It is truly a plant of the people and has been used for thousands of years! Chamomile has been traditionally used for hundreds of years as a herbal tea, infusions, food, tinctures, or balms and oils for external use. It supports the nervous system and can help to settle the stomach. The mild, sweet, and herbal flavour of chamomile flowers makes them ideal for a variety of both cooked and fresh applications. All parts of the flower, including the petals and the yellow centers, can be eaten. The blooms can be used as an edible garnish for roasted meats or gently torn and added to green salads. The entire plant can be dehydrated and used for tea, infusions, tinctures, and infused oils. Read more interesting facts about Chamomile in the description below.

Interesting facts about Matricaria Chamomilla: “The dried flowers of chamomile contain many terpenoids and flavonoids contributing to its medicinal properties. Chamomile preparations are commonly used for many human ailments such as hay fever, inflammation, muscle spasms, menstrual disorders, insomnia, ulcers, wounds, gastrointestinal disorders, rheumatic pain, and hemorrhoids. Essential oils of chamomile are used extensively in cosmetics and aromatherapy. Many different preparations of chamomile have been developed, the most popular of which is in the form of herbal tea consumed more than one million cups per day. (Srivastava et.al., 2010)”

The price is for about ~300 seeds.

Planting and growing tips:  Sow directly or start in trays or Jiffy pots. Chamomile is an easy-to-grow herb and will adapt to many different types of soil. The better the soil, the quicker and better it will grow. It doesn’t like to sit in water so a well-drained position is best. All our edibles grow happily and quickly in at least slightly raised garden beds.

Additional notes:

• Chamomile is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown in all sorts of climates. It may struggle in the tropics but can still be grown as an annual from April to September.
• sowing depth ~2mm, germination ~9-14 days
• The price is for about 300 seeds, non-GMO,non-hybrid, naturally grown open-pollinated heirloom seeds. Not sending to WA and Tasmania.
• Do your research before trying any new foods. Please also note our disclaimer in the footer of this page.

References: Srivastava, J. K., Shankar, E., & Gupta, S. (2010). Chamomile: A herbal medicine of the past with bright future. Molecular Medicine Reports, 3(6), 895. https://doi.org/10.3892/mmr.2010.377