Ode to Chamomile
If your summer is revved up and over-busy, Chamomile might be just the thing you crave. Dissolving stress for centuries, Chamomile was used by holistic practitioners in ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt and India. Remarkably, the herbal remedy works as an anti-inflammatory and as a relaxant, healing wounds and boosting immunity, whether absorbed through the skin or taken as a tea or tincture. There’s a reason I never leave home without a take-along sized bottle of Roman Chamomile Tonic tucked away in my bag! Just the warm fresh scent alone is wonderfully grounding.
To benefit from this sweet summertime soother, you might steep a jar of Chamomile sun tea, then ice it down in the fridge, creating a refreshing drink, or you might enjoy the apple-y flavor of a pitcher of cool water bright with fresh Chamomile blossoms. And in the evening, there is nothing so peace inducing as putting together a quick bath sachet—bundling a handful of dried Chamomile flowers in a small piece of cheese cloth tied with twine to use in your hot bath.
