It acts as a mild expectorant, and is often sipped when a cold or the flu is coming on. The tender leaves and sometimes the flowers are used to brew the tea. A warm gargle can help sooth cankor sores. Also recommended for menstrual pain or menopausal problems. The petals are useful in coloring a tea blend that may be otherwise uninteresting.
Chamomile has a sweet light apple taste and aroma.
An infusion of daisy like flowers it is used for nausea and also taken at bedtime to induce sleep. If inhaled it also reduces nasal stuffiness. It is made from flowers that contain pollen, so some people might have an allergic reaction to this tea. Thomas Jefferson included this herb in his garden at Monticello. The taste is lemony and very invigorating.