Chamomile Flowers 25 g

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Five uses for dried Chamomile flowers

1. Tea – Chamomile teabags are readily available – my favorite brand is a blend of chamomile, vanilla and honey. But you can also buy the loose flowers for tea. It is soothing and relaxing, and sitting down with a cup of tea is a great way of winding down before bed. Just add a dessert spoon of the flowers to enough boiling water for one cup, allow to steep for about three minutes, strain and drink.

2. In the bath – fill a cotton pouch with the dried flowers and leave to soak under the hot tap. The chamomile will permeate the water, soothing the skin as well as the mind. If you like, you could combine with dried lavender and oats in this moisturizing bath bag.

3. In potpourri – the clean fruity scent of chamomile would combine well with citrus for a potpourri kept in the kitchen. For a soothing bedtime mix, combine with lavender – just put equal quantities of the dried flowers in a bowl. If the fragrance fades, add a drop or two of essential oil to the mix, which may also boost the relaxing properties of the flowers.

4. In a sleep pillow – Fill a bag with equal quantities of dried lavender and chamomile and keep under your pillow for a good night’s sleep.

5. A chamomile hair rinse for blondes – Make a full pot of chamomile tea as described above, but use it in the final rinse when you wash your hair. It will add natural golden tones to blonde hair.