Benefits of Chamomile
Updated: May 19
Scientific Name: Matricaria recutita
Common Names: Chamomile Flower, Camomile, Chamomilla
Family: Asteraceae or Compositae (Sunflower)
Chamomile is sometimes referred to as chamomile flower, camomile, chamomilla, or its botanical name Matricaria recutita. Chamomile is a member of the daisy family and has a daisy-like, disc-shaped flower head that consists of lots of tiny flowers in the form of disc florets that create their yellow center with white petals and small, feathery leaves (1).