Common Ailments

Chamomile

Chamomile is known to work in two ways, to relax an over active stomach while at the same time to relax the nervous system, soothing anxiety and stress. Usually taken as a tea to calm the mind and body.  The subtle fragrance can also bring relief to those with insomnia and the scent of chamomile is helpful to those with breathing difficulties here is the opportunity to have pots of the actual growing chamomile in your home - on your bedside table. Keep in good light conditions by day; move closer to your bed at night. 

Chamomile has been found to be effective in the treatment of;
    •    Flatulence (tea)
    •    Anxiety (tea)
    •    Period pain (tea)
    •    Insomnia            
    •    Breathing difficulties

HOW TO USE: Keep in your bed room with good light conditions by day; move closer to your bed at night. The subtle fragrance can bring relief to those with insomnia and the scent of chamomile is helpful to those with breathing difficulties too. 
MAKE TEA use leaves or flowers 3 tsp fresh /1 tsp dried to a cup or small mug add boiling water add honey for sweetness. 

PLANT MAINTAINANCE:  Keep just moist, not soggy wet. When it grows to about 4” high give it a cut with a pair of sharp scissors - you can use the ‘clippings’ to make an infusion of chamomile tea, either green or dried! If you wish, in about 3 months you can divide your plants up and plant into more pots to make more plants!