Chamomile Basics
History & Culture
Fun Facts
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Has chamomile been used as a medicinal plant for hundreds of years, true or false?

True

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What is chamomile?

It is one of the oldest and most well-known medicinal plants

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What scent does chamomile have?

Has a sweet and apple-like smell

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What type of soil does chamomile grow best in?

Chamomile grows best in well-drained soil

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What book features chamomile?

The Tale of Peter Rabbit

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What insects does chamomile attract?

It attracts bees/butterflies

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How many species of chamomile exist?

There are over 18 species of chamomile

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What country considers chamomile its national flower?

Russia


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Can chamomile be used to treat animals?

Yes

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What plant family does chamomile belong to?

Chamomile belongs to the plant family Asteraceae

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What was chamomile used for in England?

Herbal beer production

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What is chamomile used for in relation to smoking?

It is used in herbal cigarettes 

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What does chamomile's name mean historically, and what word does it come from?

Chamomile comes from the Greek word "khamaimēlon," which translates to "earth apple."

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What was chamomile historically called because of its healing reputation?

Originally, it was called “the plants' physician.”

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What alcoholic drink production has chamomile been used in?

 It can be used in wine fermentation