Chamomiles!

Which chamomlie is typically used to make a soothing herbal brew? What garden conditions are required for chamomile to flourish? Throughout history chamomiles have been used extensively medicinally, cosmetically and aesthetically. In this episode we'll take a look at Matricaria recutita (syn. M. chamomlia) and Chamaemelum nobile (syn. Anthemis nobilis), both known commonly as chamomile. Opening and closing music: Botanical Berceuse by Carmen Porter (https://carmenporter.com)References:Singh, Ompal et al. “Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.): An overview.” Pharmacognosy reviewsvol. 5,9 (2011): 82-95. doi:10.4103/0973-7847.79103https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3210003/https://heritagegarden.uic.edu/german-chamomile-matricaria-recutitahttps://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/chamomile

Om Podcasten

Learning the binomial nomenclature (scientific names) of biota is a fascinating way to glean insight into the natural world. Though daunting at first, they can become familiar and accessible with the help of melody and context. This podcast will present tunes where the scientific names of species comprise the lyrical content. Episodes will describe habitats, growing conditions, nutritional information, and locate species within their taxonomic hierarchy. Historical significance, interviews and anecdotal stories will also be presented. Each musical release will inspire eight weekly episodes. Come grow with me!