chamomile
matricaria recutita
wilson herb farm chamomile
Insomnia. Cramps. Colic. Indigestion. Anxiety. Headaches. IBS. Ulcers. Frazzled nerves. Anything that has anything to do with tension. Basically, FIXES EVERYTHING, tastes like magic & is safe for kids.
IF YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO, TRY CHAMOMILE. Delightful & floral yet also bitter, chamomile turns on the GI tract & soothes indigestion, while also taking the nervous system down a notch in times of both mild & magnificent stress; a valuable thing to remember when you find yourself with little else, in a hospital, hotel, etc: this common tea is usually not far from reach.
It’s tame enough to be used throughout the day without having sedative effect, but firm enough to promote sleep for the sleepless.
As a bitter & a carminative, chamomile stimulates gastric secretions & encourages digestion, and as an antispasmodic, it helps to relax tension in the gut. Together, these qualities make it a great remedy for indigestion, inflammation & heartburn.
A foundational concept taught in herbalism is that COMPLIANCE IS KEY. No matter how perfect a remedy may be for someone’s ailment, if they don’t follow through with taking the remedy, it’s useless. Charming the taste buds is a pillar of our mission at Wolfpeach: making the consumption of herbs a pleasurable experience is the foundation of our strategy to popularize regular use of herbal medicine across the board, especially in the kitchens of those less familiar & less willing to explore herbalism.
Chamomile is arguably the most alluring of the bitters, its fragrant, floral undertones making it an excellent entry point for those being introduced to bitter herbs.
One of the audiences that can be most difficult to please is children. Chamomile’s soothing, honeyed flavor tends to be appealing among kids, and is one of the safest herbal remedies for all ages. In cases of colic, nursing mothers can drink chamomile which will be bequeathed upon their baby through their milk, but it’s so safe that a few drops of the tea can also be given to infants. It’s also known to be an ally for hyperactive kids who are prone to acting out.
When it comes to all of us though, chamomile is a subtle star at coaxing the nervous system to CHILL- helping it to switch gears from sympathetic to parasympathetic mode. SHE TAKES THE EDGE OFF. A great thing for the perfectionists among us, as well as anyone shouldering anxiety, tension, restlessness, frustration & irritability.
When navigating PMS symptoms, chamomile helps to disperse stagnation & drain fluids while quelling cramps, calming the mind and supporting mood. As a bitter liver tonic, it eases the gas and bloating that often accompany PMS, while supporting efficient processing of hormones in the liver.
Its positive effect on the nervous system also shows up in the digestive system, which needs to be in parasympathetic mode for optimal digestion & absorption of food. A vulnerary & anti-inflammatory herb, chamomile is provides soothing relieve in topical application too. Much like calendula, this serves the GI tract which is internal skin, a great thing to take in both the healing and prevention of ulcers.
Look to chamomile when seeking out support for the nervous system, digestive system, tension, insomnia & for those who are chronically stressed or anxious.
We get ours from Wilson’s Herb Farm in Greensboro, VT.*
F I N D I T I N :
F I N D I T I N :
{ digestive bitters }
Notorious for its venomous bite, your taste buds won't love the bitter contents of this bottle, but you need them. The challenge presented to the liver by this waspish flavor exercises our detoxification & digestive systems, whipping them into a strong state of resiliency & supporting fiercer metabolism, hormone regulation, digestion & skin health. Taste 20-30 drops before dining, or sip in a cocktail.
{ wilson farm chamomile with wild dandelion leaf & oshala farm burdock, yellow dock & dandelion root in side hill cider mill raw, barrel-aged apple cider vinegar }
{a floral electuary}
Both uplifting & relaxing, rose gold is our luxurious & aromatic nervine-infused herbal honey. Queen of preservation since the days of old, honey encapsulates with supreme integrity the nutrients, vitamins, minerals & flavor found in plants. Use a teaspoon in hot water instead of a teabag, on toast, or by the spoonful.
{ organic egyptian rose petals, wild linden blossoms, wilson herb farm chamomile & our friendly allies farm oatstraw in brigham apiaries raw honey }
