2025 IHA Herb of the Year

Full Sun Herb for Health & Beauty

The aromatic, finely cut, spreading foliage of MATRICARIA recutita, or M. Chamomilla has a slightly higher proportion of volatile oil and is less bitter than Roman Chamomile. The lovely, white daisy flowers are collected when first fully open and used fresh, frozen or dried in tea and in beauty preparations. It makes sweet and mildly flavored tea.

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