Camomile Collection

Chamomile (Anthemis punctata cupaniana) flowers

Roman remains found in the City, London
Discoveries form 19th century excavations at Camomile Street and Bishopsgate. The remains were unearthed after the removal of a number of old buildings

Chamomile, Matricaria chamomilla, and stinking chamomile, Anthemis cotula
FLO4667179 Chamomile, Matricaria chamomilla, and stinking chamomile, Anthemis cotula. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

German chamomile, Matricaria chamomilla
5855778 German chamomile, Matricaria chamomilla; (add.info.: German chamomile, Matricaria chamomilla. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora")

Whitewort, Polygonum officinale
5856145 Whitewort, Polygonum officinale; (add.info.: Whitewort, Polygonum officinale. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

Roman chamomile, Chamaemelum nobile (Anthemis nobilis). Handcoloured woodblock engravings from James Main's Popular
FLO4671610 Roman chamomile, Chamaemelum nobile (Anthemis nobilis). Handcoloured woodblock engravings from James Main's Popular Botany, Orr and Smith, London, 1835

Plate showing Feverfew, Camomile, etc. from John Parkinson's Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris
5308115 Plate showing Feverfew, Camomile, etc. from John Parkinson's Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris'.; (add.info)

Advertisement for Norton's Camomile Pills
5311755 Advertisement for Norton's Camomile Pills; (add.info.: Advertisement for Norton's Camomile Pills. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Chamomile or chamomile, Matricaria chamomilla. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller
FLO4992544 Chamomile or chamomile, Matricaria chamomilla. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst

Stinking chamomile, Anthemis cotula, and wild lettuce, Lactuca maior. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4667191 Stinking chamomile, Anthemis cotula, and wild lettuce, Lactuca maior. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Sprigs of Feverfew
5312110 Sprigs of Feverfew; (add.info.: Engraving depicting sprigs of Feverfew, a flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae)

Chamomile, Chamaemelum nobile (Anthemis nobilis). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph
FLO4994826 Chamomile, Chamaemelum nobile (Anthemis nobilis). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler

Chamomile, Chamaemelum nobile (Anthemis nobilis). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Roman camomile or camomille, Chamaemelum nobile, Anthemis nobilis, Camomille romaine. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lagesse after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar

Camomile, Kastelruth, South Tyrol, Italy

Camomile. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

With camomiles and merry
Tatyana Skorokhod

Castell Advertisement
An advertisement for Castell pencils. The Pencils artists can rely upon. Founded in 1761, Faber Castell is one of the world's largest and oldest manufacturers of pens

Wildflowers flowering in abundance on fallow agricultural land, Poppies (Papaver rhoeas), Cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus), Ox-eye daisies (Leucanthemum vulgare), Field chamomile (Anthemis arvensis)

White and yellow Spanish camomile, Anthemis pyrethrum
5856624 White and yellow Spanish camomile, Anthemis pyrethrum by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: White and yellow Spanish camomile or pellitory of Spain, Anthemis pyrethrum)

White and yellow flowered camomile, Anthemis nobilis
5856623 White and yellow flowered camomile, Anthemis nobilis by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: White and yellow flowered camomile, Anthemis nobilis)

Fallow fields burst into flower containing Corn chamomile (Anthemis arvensis), Hoarry mullein (Verbascum pulverulentum), Purple toadflax (Linaria purpurea) and Common poppy (Papaver rhoeas), Abruzzo

Fallow field in flower containing Poppy (Papaver rhoeas), Woad (Isatis tinctoria), Corn chamomile (Anthemis arvensis) Olympian mullein (Verbascum longifolium) and Purple toadflax (Linaria purpurea)

"There was an Old Man of Vienna, who lived upon Tincture of Senna", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386695 " There was an Old Man of Vienna, who lived upon Tincture of Senna", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Page of advertising from The Graphic, 22 September 1888 (engraving)
583268 Page of advertising from The Graphic, 22 September 1888 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of advertising from The Graphic)

Mr Bowden; Is Camomile a drug? (engraving)
608338 Mr Bowden; Is Camomile a drug? (engraving) by Dighton, Richard (1795-1880); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Bowden; Is Camomile a drug)

Roman chamomile, Chamaemelum nobile (Anthemis nobilis). Handcoloured woodblock engravings from James Mains Popular Botany, Orr and Smith, London, 1835

Stinking chamomile, Anthemis cotula, and wild lettuce, Lactuca maior. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Chamomile, Matricaria chamomilla, and stinking chamomile, Anthemis cotula. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Chamomile or camomile, Matricaria chamomilla. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler

Yellow Flag, Purging Flax, Dyers Weed, Hogs Fennel, Flea Bane, Camomile (colour litho)
6020690 Yellow Flag, Purging Flax, Dyers Weed, Hogs Fennel, Flea Bane, Camomile (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yellow Flag, Purging Flax)

Camomile - tea (chromolitho)
961463 Camomile - tea (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camomile - tea. Trade card produced by Chocolat Felix Pontin)

Sea chamomile (Anthemis maritima), Sea stock (Mattiola sinuata), and Shrubby Everlasting (Helichrysum stoechas) flowers in sand dunes, Camargue, France. May

Medicinal Plant. Matricaria Chamomilla (synonym: Matricaria Recutita). Chamomile. Camomile. Italian Camomilla. German Chamomile. Blossoms

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Camomile or Chamomile flowers

Page of Victorian adverts 1889
A variety of advertisements in The Graphic dated August 1889, showing Nuda Veritas hair restorer, Nubian, black polish for boots and shoes, Nortons Camomile Pills, for indigestion

Mayweed (Anthemis sp) and Poppies (Papaver rhoeas) in flower, near Orvieto, Umbria, Italy, June

Package design, Snowfire Shampoo
Art deco style package design, Snowfire Shampoo. circa 1930s

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 146v Chamomile (top left) and Cucumber (right) Illustration
XJL212028 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.146v Chamomile (top left) and Cucumber (right) Illustration from The Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard

Chamomile Field (Matricaria chamomilla), Hortobagy National Park in spring. Hungary, April

Close up of Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), Hortobagy National Park in spring. Hungary, April

Chamomile (Matricaria Chamomilla), illustration
Manuscript, Italy, 15th century. Herbal from Trento. Plate: Erba Chamamilla - Chamomile (Matricaria Chamomilla). Herb to cure pimples and stomach ache. Manuscript 1591, folio 43, recto

Chamomile - July
CMB-337 Wild CHAMOMILE / Scented Mayweed - low angle shot Matricaria chamomilla FLOWERS - Latin can also be Chamomilla recutita & Matricaria recutita Chris Martin Bahr contact details

Stinking Mayweed
The delightfully named Stinking Mayweed, (Anthemis Cotula), a variety of camomile field daisy. Date: 1930s

Assortment of herbal teas

Medicinal plants used as ingredients in herbal tea. Herbal tea is an infusion of plant parts in boiling water which is taken for its beneficial effects

Assortment of herbal teas on a tray
Herbal teas. Tray containing an assortment of herbal teas and a teapot. Herbal tea is an infusion of herbs in boiling water, drunk for its beneficial effects

Camomile flowers (family Asteraceae). This herb is used in herbal medicine in the treatment of toothache, earache, neuralgia and problems with the digestive system

Chamomile flower and ladybird
Chamomile (Anthemis punctata cupaniana) flower and a seven-spot ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata). The ladybird is resting on the central disk of florets (yellow)

Lear / Nonsense / Vienna
There was an Old Man of Vienna, who lived upon Tincture of Senna; When that did not agree, he took Camomile Tea, that nasty Old Man of Vienna

Healing Plants 1904 Pl. 1
A selection of 11 healing plants & herbs including camomile and rhubarb

Plants / Caltha Palustris
King Cup with Matricaria Chamomillae (Camomile)

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Camomile, also known as Anthemis punctata cupaniana, is a beautiful and versatile flower that has been cherished for centuries. Its rich history can be traced back to Roman times, with remains found in the City of London. With its delicate petals and soothing aroma, it has long been associated with relaxation and tranquility. In fact, it was often used in ancient Rome for its calming properties. In Victorian times, camomile was highly regarded and featured prominently in advertisements of the era. Its popularity continued to grow as people discovered its numerous health benefits. Chamomile comes in various forms such as Chamaemelum nobile or Roman camomile. These different varieties offer unique characteristics but share the same enchanting allure. One can find camomile flourishing across different landscapes around the world - from Kastelruth in South Tyrol, Italy to fallow agricultural land near Monteleone di Spoleto in Umbria. The sight of wildflowers like poppies, cornflowers, ox-eye daisies alongside field chamomiles creates a breathtaking tapestry of colors. Anthemis pyrethrum or Spanish camomile showcases white and yellow blossoms that add a touch of elegance wherever they bloom. Similarly, Anthemis nobilis displays white and yellow flowers that exude timeless beauty. Whether enjoyed as a fragrant tea or admired for its aesthetic appeal in gardens worldwide, camomile continues to captivate hearts with its gentle charm and therapeutic qualities.