Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) - Tincture

Chamomile Tincture (1 : 4)

What are true chamomile flowers?

Chamomile is one of the best-known plants in German-speaking countries. Many people know chamomile tea as a traditional herbal drink. But what exactly is true chamomile? As you may already suspect, there are several types of chamomile. True chamomile bears the botanical name “Matricaria recutita”; the name “Matricaria chamomilla” is also commonly used. The word “matricaria” is of Latin origin and translates as “mother”. It points to historical names and the long-standing cultural classification of the plant.

Chamomilla comes from the Greek language and literally means “small apple”. The plant carries this name thanks to its characteristic scent, which is faintly reminiscent of apples.

True chamomile is originally native to Southern and Eastern Europe as well as Western Asia. Today, however, it can also be found across Europe, North America and even Australia as a so-called invasive plant. Its appearance is remotely reminiscent of daisies, thanks to the many white ray florets framing the yellow flower head. However, true chamomile is much taller, reaching up to 50 cm. Its herbaceous leaves and branched stems also clearly differ from daisies.

Matricaria recutita has specific requirements for its environment. This old cultivated plant prefers loose, nutrient-rich soil, such as the soil found in fields and along roadsides.

At Phönix der Lebenskraft, we are aware of our responsibility towards people and the environment. That is why we use only chamomile flowers from carefully selected cultivation for our products.

One of the best-known traditional plants

Chamomile flowers played a special role in various cultures as early as antiquity. The ancient Germanic peoples dedicated them to their god of light, Baldr, and the Egyptians also saw a connection to higher powers. They referred to Matricaria recutita as “the flower of the sun god Ra”. This reverence for true chamomile shows the cultural importance the plant had at the time. Historical sources describe its use in different everyday traditions and cultural contexts.

Chamomile flowers are still described in traditional plant lore today. The focus is on botanical characteristics, scent, flower shape, origin and the plant’s long history of use. This presentation is intended for cultural and historical context and is not a statement about the prevention, treatment or cure of diseases.

What it contains:

Characteristic plant constituents of true chamomile flowers include various essential oils and flavonoids. This information describes the plant and its composition without deriving any effect or use from it.

Chamomile tincture: composition

This food supplement contains no added colourings, flavourings or sugar.

Chamomile Tincture Ingredients

It also contains traces of acetic acid from apple cider vinegar (under 1%) and water.

Chamomile Tincture Recommended Intake

The recommended daily intake is 235 drops (approx. 7.2 millilitres) per day, ideally divided into five portions of about 47 drops each. Use the supplied pipette to count the drops.

Notes

Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet or a healthy lifestyle. Store protected from heat, dry and always out of the reach of children. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake.

The tincture is naturally cloudy and must be shaken before use. Contains 60% alcohol by volume.