Only the flowers are used
Harvested and also used almost exclusively the flowers. Their proportion of medicinally effective substances is highest when the flower is open for between three to five days. In the case of wild collections, this point in time is naturally difficult to determine, but you can find it at the Estimate the average number of fully bloomed flowers: If about two thirds of the flowers are open, it is Harvest time.
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Dry chamomile flowers
Chamomile flowers are very delicate and react quickly to pressure and other damage. That's why you should Touch the flower heads as little as possible, washing or rinsing is also taboo. Instead, harvest on a warm, sunny, and dry day. Spread out the freshly harvested chamomile flowers on clean newspaper in a dark, warm and airy place. An attic, a dry cellar or a Garden shed.(€ 39.99 at Amazon *)
Dry chamomile flowers in the oven
Alternatively, drying in the oven is also possible, whereby you should keep the temperature as low as possible. Spread the flower heads loosely on baking paper and clamp a wooden spoon. a wine cork in the oven door. This measure ensures that escaping moisture can escape. Turn the flowers over from time to time. The dried flowers are best kept in an airtight container that should be in a dark and cool place. Dried chamomile lasts for about a year.
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Just like the real chamomile contains also the Roman chamomile numerous valuable ingredients and is used for similar purposes. However, other types are of no medicinal interest.
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