Both Roman Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis L.) and German Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) are easy to grow in your flower or herb garden, and either one can be used for this recipe. Each plant is covered with 30-40 small 1/2 inch wide daisy like flowers from mid spring to fall frost and at 18-30 inches tall, makes a good mid-border plant. However, it self-seeds prolifically, earning it the nickname 'Mayweed.' Camomile does best in full sun and tolerates dry, poor soils, but will also grow in full shade, althought it will be shorter.

Either variety will work for your camomile tea, which is made from the flowers.

Soapwort and glycerin can be purchased at healthfood stores. Camomile tea can also be purchased at any health food store and most grocery stores.

Besides being good for your hair, camomile tea has medicinal properties which slow down the central nervous system, so it has a calming effect, and camomile tea is especially good for the pain of migrane headaches and menstrual cramps.

Ingredients for Camomile tea shampoo for normal to dry hair:

Instructions for making Camomile tea shampoo:

Let the tea bags or fresh flowers steep in 1 1/2 cups of boiled water for 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags and with the remaining liquid add the soapwort or soap flakes. Let stand until the soapwort  or soap flakes soften. Stir in glycerin until mixture is well blended.

Use immediately, or store in the refridgerator for up to a week.