Chamomile Extract Resin

Chamomile Extract Resin is a dense resin that concentrates the apigenin and flavonoid content of chamomile flowers, giving you the comforting character of the herb in a form that is faster to prepare and far more concentrated than a standard brew. A small amount dissolved in warm water makes a calming evening cup, no steeping basket and no loose flowers. Offered in 1g, 3g and 5g.

At a glance

• Dense resin concentrating the apigenin and flavonoid content of chamomile flowers
• German chamomile, Matricaria chamomilla, sold as a whole-plant concentrate
• A small amount dissolved in warm water makes a calming evening cup
• Faster to prepare and far more concentrated than a standard brew, no steeping
• Onset gentle, usually within half an hour
• Offered in 1g, 3g and 5g

The herb. German chamomile, Matricaria chamomilla, is an annual of the daisy family, Asteraceae, native to Europe and western Asia and now naturalized almost everywhere. Its small white-and-yellow flowers smell of apple, which is where the Greek name, ground apple, comes from. Egyptians, Greeks and Romans all recorded using it, and it has been the standard settling evening cup in European households for centuries.

Active content. Chamomile resin is sold as a whole-plant concentrate rather than a standardized percentage, which is why no alkaloid figure appears on the label. The resin concentrates apigenin, the flavonoid most associated with chamomile's calm, alongside luteolin, quercetin and the flower's essential oil with bisabolol and chamazulene, the compound that turns the distilled oil deep blue. Apigenin is the gentle, settling piece and the oils add the familiar apple-honey aroma; users describe the resin as a soft comfort rather than anything heavy.

Dosage, first time. Dissolve a rice-grain portion in a cup of warm water or milk with a little honey and drink it in the evening. Onset is gentle, usually within half an hour. See how one cup sits before making it stronger on a later night.

Regular use. People who know their response keep a small evening portion and use it nightly or as needed. It is mild enough that the same portion works night after night.

What to expect. Users describe an unhurried, warm, settled ease that suits unwinding after a long day, an after-dinner cup or the last thing before bed. It is not a strong sedative and not a daytime focus herb. For the plain extract, see our Organic Chamomile Extract.

Side effects. Chamomile is well tolerated; documented effects are drowsiness at larger amounts and allergic reactions in people sensitive to ragweed, daisies and other Asteraceae plants. Reduce the portion if you feel too sleepy; stop if any sign of allergy appears.

Interactions and cautions.

• Consult a professional before use if you take blood-thinning medications, since chamomile carries natural coumarins
• Consult a professional before use if you take sedative medications
• Consult a professional if pregnant, nursing or taking any medication

Ingredients and storage. Chamomile flower extract resin (Matricaria chamomilla), nothing added. Store sealed in a cool, dark place; warm the jar briefly in your hand to soften the resin for portioning.

Common questions

• How do I make a cup of tea with Chamomile Extract Resin? Stir a rice-grain portion into warm water or milk and it dissolves in about a minute.
• Is chamomile resin stronger than chamomile tea bags? Yes, the resin concentrates the flavonoids, so a small portion replaces a full cup of brewed flowers.
• Does chamomile resin taste like chamomile tea? It has the same apple-honey character, only richer, and takes honey well.

Disclaimer. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Chamomile is a traditional botanical, and traditional use does not establish that it will produce any particular result. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you take any medication or have a medical condition. Use at your own risk and keep out of reach of children. Formulated by Healing Herbals, run by a practicing herbalist of 13+ years.