Chamomile- Herbs for Beginners
The challenges we face can feel overwhelming, stressful, and discouraging at times. One of the gifts from God are plants. Chamomile is calming, relaxing, and rest promoting- the perfect gift in a little flower. Chamomile's scientific name comes from the latin word for mother- marticaria chamomilla. Drinking a cup of chamomile tea feels like a hug from someone you love, helping you unwind from stress and feeling like you can get through another day. Chamomile has helped me so many times- whether as a tea to relax and unwind from the worries of the day, or as chamomile lotion soothing away a stress headache. Other herbs great herbs for relaxing are lemon balm and skullcap, we will study those soon! As wonderful and amazing as chamomile is, it is not a showy flower. Chamomile doesn't call attention to itself, it is content to be a background character in the garden, filling the gaps and spaces between other taller plants. Chamomile is easily overlooked and underappreciated but it