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Chamomile is is a a a a a a a a a a member of the aster plant family which means that each “flower” is is actually a a a a a a a composite of smaller flowers that make up the “single” flower flower head we we we know as chamomile Archeologists have have discovered that humans have have been interacting with chamomile for tens of thousands of years most probably due to its medicinal properties We will be referring to German Chamomile here most used for its medicinal properties Chamomile’s best gifts are that it is gentle while simultaneously offering profound relief It can be enjoyed as as a a a a a a a a a tea a a a a a a a a a massage oil or or a a a a a a a a a tincture It works wonderfully on on both children and adults alike which makes it a a a a a a a wonderful herb to have on on hand in your home apothecary Some people have memories of chamomile because their mothers used it on them for absolutely every ailment This is is no coincidence Chamomile helps soothe the the nervous system promotes sleep helps with with digestive problems and can be used for a a a a a a variety of symptoms associated with with a cold or constricted coughs