Wednesday, 14 February 2024

Plants We Used to Use 335. Pineapple mayweed

Fruity-flavoured, Pineapple mayweed (Chamomilia suaveolus) is added raw to salads; infused as a 'tea'; used as an ingredient of salad dressings and made into a 'jam', for snacks or desserts. Herbally, it's been used as a sedative, as well as to relieve anxiety and insomnia. Pineapple mayweed is also claimed to ease menstrual cramps and digestive pains.

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