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People take German chamomile by mouth for intestinal gas, travel sickness, stuffy nose, hay fever, diarrhea, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), fibromyalgia, anxiety, restlessness, and trouble sleeping. It is also taken by mouth for stomach and intestinal spasms, stomach and intestinal inflammation, stomach ulcers, colic, indigestion, and menstrual cramps.
Some people apply German chamomile directly to the skin for uncontrolled urination or bed wetting, hemorrhoids; breast soreness; leg ulcers; pressure ulcers; allergic skin irritation; and bacterial skin diseases, including those of the mouth and gums. It is also used on the skin for treating or preventing damage to the inside of the mouth caused by chemotherapy or radiation; to treat skin breakdown around colostomy appliances, and skin rash.
A form of German chamomile that can be inhaled is used to treat inflammation(swelling) and irritation of the respiratory tract and the common cold.
In foods and beverages, German chamomile is used as flavoring.
In manufacturing, German chamomile is used in cosmetics, soaps, and mouthwashes.
No matter how you dry chamomile flowers, you’ve preserved them for use in tasty herbal tea whenever you need it. Store them in a sealed, airtight container in a cool, dark area. Also, be sure to label and date the herbs. Most dried herbs will keep for about a year.