Chamomile

Chamomile in Ancient Egypt

Yellow Chamomile and Stinking Chamomile were valued as decorative flowers, and one of the floral collars found in the tomb of Tutankhamen was made of these flowers. Tut also had chamomile and lotus flower designs embroidered on a pair of slippers. Chamomile was used as a yellow dye, and was powdered and used as an insecticide. The mummy of Ramses II was anointed with chamomile oil.

The Flowers of Ancient Egypt

Fiber and Oil Plants