Herbal Information for Chamomile in Whole Flower Form

Common Names: Chamomile Flower

Botanical Name: Matricaria recutita

Other Names: Chamomile Egyptian Flower

Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.

Package Size: One Pound (1lb)

Form: Whole Flower

Dosage: Consult your healthcare professional for correct dosage.

Origin: Eygpt

Brand: Starwest Botanicals

Cautions: Do not use while pregnant or nursing. May interact with certain blood thinners. Do not use if allergic to daisies, or ragweed. May cause drowsiness, do not drive. Do not use if sensitive to Ragweed or Chrysanthemum.

California Prop 65 

Properties

• Supports Digestion
• Maybe used as a mouth gargle
• Promotes Natural Sleep
• Benefits the Joint Flexibility
• Benefits the Throat
• Lighten Hair Naturally with Chamomile Flower Tea
• Calms the Central Nervous System

Egyptian Chamomile Flowers have various natural components which nourish and strengthen hair. The small flowers contain pigments, vitamins, minerals and essential oils. These nutrients have a positive impact on the hair, follicles and scalp. Chamomile helps moisturize, disinfect, and improving blood circulation.

The Chamomile Flowers have a pleasant taste, which is described as honey-like and bittersweet. Commonly Chamomile Tea is drank after dinner or before retiring for the night. Chamomile flowers are also often used for poultices, eye pillows, and capsules.

Craft Uses

• Soap Making
• Sachets
• Scrubs
• Lotions
• Creams
• Hair Rinse
• Eye sachets
• Homemade Christmas Gifts
• Potpourri

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About Starwest Botanicals Quality Control

Starwest Botanicals validated quality assurance testing includes: 
• Organoleptic testing to ensure proper appearance, color, aroma and flavor. 
• Microscopic and Macroscopic inspection for foreign matter.
• HPTLC for identification, to verify purity and authenticity. 
• ICP-MS heavy metal analysis.
• Microbiology testing for pathogens such as E. coli and salmonella.
• Chemical analyses for moisture content, volatile oil, ash and acid insoluble ash.

Audits all suppliers yearly to assure they meet our GMP requirements

Laboratory Analysis

Samples are retained from all shipments are thoroughly tested and compared to our extensive reference library of dried herbs and botanicals to verify authenticity. All lot samples are kept for five years and can be traced for verification.

Starwest Botanicals utilizes not only their in-house laboratory, but also independent labs and consultants to guarantee their analyses are complete. Testing includes organoleptic analysis for aroma, color, flavor and texture. Physical testing involves moisture, volatile oil content, heavy metals, microbiology, thin layer chromatography, and other tests specific to each herb.