Cultivation

Site	Full sun.
Soil	Light and well drained.
Propagation	Sow in spring. Perennials divide in spring or autumn. Take 3" cuttings from side shoots on summer.
Growing	For a chamomile lawn or seat, plant 4-6" apart.
Harvesting	Gather leaves any time. Pick flowers when fully open.
Preserving	Dry flowers and leaves.

Uses

Household	Whole plant - Grow this "physician" plant near a failing tree to revive it. Infuse and spray on seedling to prevent "damping off" and on compost to activate decomposition. Flower - Boil for a strong yellow-brown dye.
Cosmetic	Flower - Infuse as a facial steam and as a hand soak to soften and whiten skin. Make an eye bath or tea bag compress to reduce inflammation and eliminate fatigue shadows. Add infusion for a reviving bath. Boil flowers for 20 minutes and use regularly to lighten and condition fair hair.
Aromatic	Flower and leaf - Use in potpourri and herb pillows.
Medicinal	Flower - Infuse flowers as a tea for a general tonic and sedative. Apply a compress to treat wounds and eczema. Use in a bath to relieve sun or wind burned skin.