Chamomile: medical use
Roman chamomile in nature grows in Northwestern Europe and Northern Ireland, where it can grow only close to the ground and so reaches up to a foot in height. Gray-green leaves grow from the stalks, and the flowers have yellow centers with white petals. Unlike German chamomile, its leaves are thicker and the plant itself grows closer to the ground. The flowers smell like apples.
Teas, ointments, and extracts from chamomile all are all created from the white and yellow flower head. The flower head which are dried can be used in teas or capsules or crushed and steamed to make a blue oil, which has medicinal properties. This oil reduce swelling and may restrict the growth of bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
There are no known scientific reports in connection with the appropriate pediatric dose of this herb. However you should talk to your doctor before giving Roman chamomile to your child.
For the adults tea will be the best treatment: pour 1 cup of boiling water over 2 - 3 heaping tbls. of dried herb, steep for 10 - 15 minutes. Drink it three to four times a day between meals.