Herbs - Chamomile - Preparations

Compress: Soak cloth in hot infusion and apply as needed.

Eyewash: Add 5 to 10 drops tincture to ¹/₂ cup warm water.

Infusion: Add 2 teaspoons dried herb to one cup hot water. Drink three times daily. To encourage a baby to sleep, put 1 to 2 cups of strained infusion in the bath water.

Inhalation: Add 125mL of flowers to 2 litres boiling water. Cover head with a towel and inhale steam. Alternatively, use 2 to 3 drops essential oil in warm water. Essential oil is deep blue in colour due to the azulenes it contains.

Ointment: See the dedicated section on Preparations for more information.

Tincture: Take 40 to 80 drops three times daily.

Chamomile may be combined with marshmallow, meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria), or peppermint to treat all forms of gastrointestinal inflammation, irritable bowel syndrome, et cetera.