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The optimal harvest time

The proportion of medically effective essential oils is highest around three to five days after the flower heads have opened completely. You can tell when the time is right, for example with wild collections, from the fact that most of the population the flowers already open has, but some are still closed. Traditionally, chamomile flowers are made around St. Harvested in June, according to legend, flowers picked on this day are particularly medicinal. Also, collect on a dry and sunny day, preferably at lunchtime. It shouldn't have rained for a few days beforehand.

Harvest and prepare chamomile

Only the fully bloomed flower heads are harvested, which are cut off with scissors or a sharp knife directly at the stem base. In addition, you should only cut off clean, healthy, non-withered-looking flowers. The very pressure-sensitive flower heads are to be touched as little as possible, it is also better not to wash them. Spread the flowers loosely on a large piece of newspaper, which you will place in a dark, warm and airy place. An attic, a dry cellar or a

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Dry chamomile

You shouldn't have any suitable options to get your self-harvested chamomile to dry properly, drying in the oven is also possible as an alternative. However, set the temperature as low as possible, around 30 ° C would be optimal. Do not close the oven door completely; instead, wedge a piece of cork or a wooden spoon between the door and the oven. In this way, escaping moisture can escape immediately. The flower heads should be turned several times while drying.