Botanical name - Matricaria recutita
Country of Origin - Egypt
Chamomile tea has been used as a delicious tea for centuries so it's no wonder that it is estimated that over 1 million cups are ingested every day. The properties of this tea are wide and many, but perhaps the best known is it's ability to help you relax. Many people like to drink it before bedtime as a sleep inducer.
It’s long been known that the best chamomile tea comes from Egypt and are brewed using the whole flowers. Chamomile's delicious orange/apple flavour makes it easy to enjoy as an herbal tea, just add two teaspoons of dried flowers per cup of hot water and let steep for 3 minutes. Add honey to sweeten if desired.
Chamomile flowers are used in Skin and Hair Care products such as Creams, Baths, Compresses and Shampoos for its cleansing and soothing benefits. Good for treating sensitive and irritated skin and scalp irritations.