In the tale of Peter Rabbit, Peter eats himself sick in Mr. McGregor s garden. When he gets home, his mother gives him chamomile tea to calm his stomach and sooth his nerves.
Chamomile is known as both a pretty flower and an ancient healer.
The Germans have used chamomile for centuries for its medicinal properties. There are two species of Chamomile - the German or Hungarian variety and the Roman or English variety. German Chamomile is an annual that reaches 3 feet and is the variety that is most prevalent in the United States. Roman Chamomile is a perennial ground cover less than 9 inches tall. Both chamomile varieties have downy stems, feathery leaves and daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals.