Botanical Name: Matricaria recutita
Origin: Egypt
The herb is valuable for pain, indigestion, acidity, gas, gastritis, bloating, and colic. German Chamomile has very strong anti-spasmodics, relaxing tense, aching muscles and eases menstrual pain. It also appears to have relaxing action on the smooth muscle lining of the digestive tract. Gentle and efficacious, it is very suitable for children. Also used for it's relaxing ability which promotes sleep.