Matricaria recutita is a delicate annual daisy native to Europe and western Asia, valued since antiquity for calming nervous tension and soothing digestive inflammation. Its sweet apple-scented flowers contain volatile oils and flavonoids that gently relax muscle spasms and promote restful sleep when steeped as a warm infusion.
flower, leaf
tea, tincture, infusion, oil
1–2 tsp dried flowers as tea 2–3× daily; 20–40 drops tincture 2–3× daily
Avoid if allergic to Asteraceae. Rare anaphylaxis reported.
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