WAYS TO USE GERMAN CHAMOMILE - WILD WEST SUCCULENTS

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INTRODUCTION

German chamomile is more than just a pretty flower.

It’s a powerful herb with many uses.

For centuries, people have used it to make calming teas, soothing skin treatments, and even natural remedies for upset stomachs.

But its benefit don’t stop there!

German Chamomile can also be used in homemade beauty products, herbal baths, and even to help your garden thrive.

In this post, we’ll explore the many ways you can use German chamomile in your daily life.

WHAT WE’LL COVER

INTRODUCTION
WHAT WE’LL COVER
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
USES FOR GERMAN CHAMOMILE:
BEE-FRIENDLY GARDENS FOR POLLINATORS
CHAMOMILE HERBAL TEA
MY SIMPLE CALMING TEA RECIPE
INGREDIENTS NEEDED
OPTIONAL ADD-INS
INSTRUCTIONS
NATURAL WELLNESS DIY REMEDIES
AROMATHERAPY
BATH SOAK
DIGESTIVE RELIEF
HAIR RINSE
HOMEMADE SOAP
INFUSED OIL
NATURAL SLEEP AID
ADDITIONAL HELPFUL HINTS
CONCLUSION
SOURCES
GROW A GOOD LIFE, GROWING CHAMOMILE FOR TEA
BACKYARD HARVEST PROJECT, GROWING CHAMOMILE TEA
BONNIE PLANTS, CHAMOMILE PLANT GROWING
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WHAT YOU’LL NEED

GERMAN CHAMOMILE SEEDS
SOIL
GARDEN SPACE (OPTIONAL)
LARGE POT (OPTIONAL)
WATER

USES FOR GERMAN CHAMOMILE:

BEE-FRIENDLY GARDENS FOR POLLINATORS

CHAMOMILE’S DAISY-LIKE APPLE SCENTED FLOWERS ATTRACT BENEFICIAL POLLINATORS, INCLUDING BEES AND BUTTERFLIES
HELPS IMPROVE BIODIVERSITY AND SUPPORTS A THRIVING GARDEN

CHAMOMILE HERBAL TEA

CHAMOMILE TEAS IS WIDELY KNOWN FOR ITS CALMING EFFECTS

MY SIMPLE CALMING TEA RECIPE

INGREDIENTS NEEDED

1 TABLESPOON DRIED OR 2 TABLESPOON FRESH CHAMOMILE FLOWERS
1 CUP HOT WATER

OPTIONAL ADD-INS

1 TEASPOON HONEY OR
1/2 TEASPOON LEMON JUICE OR
1/2 TEASPOON FRESH MINT LEAVES

INSTRUCTIONS

PLACE DRIED CHAMOMILE FLOWERS IN A TEA INFUSER, TEAPOT OR CUP
POUR HOT (NOT BOILING) WATER OVER THE FLOWERS
COVER AND STEEP FOR 5-10 MINUTES
LONGER FOR A STRONGER FLAVOR
STAIN THE TEA AND DISCARD THE FLOWERS
ADD HONEY, LEMON, OR OTHER OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS TO TASTE
ENJOY WARM FOR RELAXATION OR CHILL FOR A REFRESHING ICED TEA

NATURAL WELLNESS DIY REMEDIES

AROMATHERAPY

USE IN POTPOURRI, SLEEP SACHETS, OR IN SIMMERING POTS FOR A SOOTHING SENT
HELP REDUCE STRESS AND REMOTE RELAXATION

BATH SOAK

ADD DRIED CHAMOMILE FLOWERS OR CHAMOMILE-INFUSED OIL TO A WARM BATH
RELIEVES MUSCLE TENSION, SOOTHES SKIN, AND PROMOTES RELAXATION
GREAT FOR STRESS RELIEF BEFORE BEDTIME

DIGESTIVE RELIEF

CHAMOMILE TEA IS KNOWN TO SOOTHE AN UPSET STOMACH, BLOATING, AND INDIGESTION
ITS ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PROPERTIES HELP EASE SYMPTOMS OF IBS (IRRIABLE BOWEL SYNDROME)

HAIR RINSE

STEEPING CHAMOMILE FLOWERS CREATES A NATURAL HAIR RINSE

HOMEMADE SOAP

GROUND DRIED CHAMOMILE FLOWERS CAN BE ADDED TO HANDMADE SOAP
CHAMOMILE’S SKIN-SMOOTHING PROPERTIES MAKE IT GREAT FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

INFUSED OIL

STEEP DRIED CHAMOMILE FLOWERS IN A CARRIER OIL FOR A FEW WEEKS
A CARRIER OIL CAN BE OLIVE OIL, AMOND OIL, AND COCONUT OIL

NATURAL SLEEP AID

PLACE DRIED CHAMOMILE FLOWERS INSIDE A SMALL FABRIC POUCH OR PILLOW SACHET
KEEP NEAR YOUR PILLOW TO HELP INDUCE RELAXATION AND BETTER SLEEP

ADDITIONAL HELPFUL HINTS

PUT YOUR USED TEA LEAVES IN YOUR COMPOST FOR FURTHER BENEFITS
STAKE UP YOUR CHAMOMILE WITH TWINE
PLANT CHAMOMILE WITH OTHER POLLINATOR AND ABOVE SEMPERVIVUM

CONCLUSION

Whether you drink it as a tea, use it in skincare, or grow it to support your garden, German chamomile is a valuable herb to have around.

Its gentle, natual benefits make it a great addition to any home.

If you haven’t tried using chamomile yet, now is the perfect time to start!

SOURCES

GROW A GOOD LIFE, GROWING CHAMOMILE FOR TEA

BACKYARD HARVEST PROJECT, GROWING CHAMOMILE TEA

BONNIE PLANTS, CHAMOMILE PLANT GROWING

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