Chamomile - Benefits and Uses

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What does chamomile stand for?

Chamomile ( American English) or camomile ( British English; see spelling differences) ( / ˈkæməmaɪl, - miːl / KAM-ə-myle or KAM-ə-meel ) is the common name for several daisy -like plants of the family Asteraceae. Two of the species, Matricaria chamomilla and Chamaemelum nobile, are commonly used to make herbal infusions for beverages.

Where does chamomile come from?

The word chamomile is derived via French and Latin, from the Greek χαμαίμηλον, khamaimēlon, 'earth apple', from χαμαί, khamai, 'on the ground', and μῆλον, mēlon, 'apple'. First used in the 13th century, the spelling chamomile corresponds to the Latin chamomilla and the Greek chamaimelon.

Is Chamomile a flower?

Chamomile is an herb that belongs to the Asteraceae (daisy or sunflower) plant family and is grown around the world. It forms a daisylike flower with small white petals, a yellow center, and a thin stem, and can grow nearly 3 feet high. Chamomile has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years to calm anxiety and settle stomachs.

What Is Chamomile

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Chamomile Information

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