Relax with the Sweet and Floral Charm of Chamomile
Chamomile, a daisy-like herb of the Asteraceae plant family, is sweet, floral, and honey-tasting, known to promote restfulness. As a good source of apigenin, an antioxidant, Chamomile is a popular herb in various health and wellness products, often used in teas and herbal remedies for its calming effects.
More about Chamomile
We typically stock multiple varieties of chamomile, including both German and Egyptian Chamomile. Both varieties are delicious and beneficial in applications, however typically German chamomile is generally considered to contain more of the bioactive compounds that provide these benefits.
Know Your Ingredient: Chamomile
| Latin Name | Matricaria recutita or Matricaria chamomilla |
| Active Ingredient(s) | Apigenin, Bisabolo, chamazulene |
| Classification of Secondary Metabolite | Polyphenols (Flavonoids) |
| Flavor | Mild, sweet, honey & floral |
| Common Use | Used in tea, extracts, in powered supplements, and topical solutioons. |
| Origin | Europe and Western Asia |