Monterey Club Chamomile Powder 1lbs 454grams

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flavor profile

powdered
chamomile flower

Flavor is pleasant and mild. Pairs well with poultry, mild fish, apples, pears, vanilla, parsley, peppermint, lavender and black pepper.

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powdered
chamomile flower

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powdered
chamomile flower

German chamomile has a long history of use that dates to ancient Egypt, where the plant was dedicated to Ra, the god of the sun, ruler of the heavens and patron to the pharaohs. During the Middle Ages, chamomile was commonly grown as a kitchen herb and sweet-smelling groundcover to help mask the consequences of poor sanitation at the time. Similarly, chamomile was a popular strewing herb that was scattered on the floorboards of homes, churches and other public places.

Powdered chamomile is easily incorporated into foods and cosmetics. It can be mixed with honey and added to hot teas, or it can be made into a simple syrup. Combined with melted shea butter and beeswax, chamomile powder lends its restorative qualities to lip balms. Chamomile powder can also be blended with a carrier oil for use in massage and aromatherapy.

uses 
Chamomile blossoms are widely used is natural cosmetic preparations, including skin lotions, shampoo, hair rinses and soaps. Chamomile tea is one of the most popular herbal teas. The flowers are also be used in cooking, either eaten raw in salads, sautéed like dandelion or squash blossoms or simmered in soups and stews. The flowers are also used in baking cakes, cookies and breads. 

culinary companions 
Chamomile goes well with chicken, fish, wheat and oat bran, pureed or fresh fruit, honey, parsley, pepper, vanilla, cardamom, cinnamon, anise and cumin among other herbs and spices. 

a bit of botany 
Chamomile is a common name used to refer to a number of daisy-like plants, many of which are members of the Asteraceae (formerly Compositae), which includes daisy and sunflower. The name comes from the Greek word "chamaimilon," which roughly translates to "earth apple" and is a tribute to the herb’s slightly apple-like scent. Popular varieties include German chamomile (Matricaria recutita) and Roman or English chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile).