Also known as Pineapple weed.
You will most likely notice this tiny herb in the middle of the summer, mostly in your driveway, in vacant lots, on some rocky and dry paths.
A cousin of German and Roman Chamomile, Wild Chamomile possesses very similar qualities, said to be somewhat milder.
Here are a few ways I work with Wild Chamomile:
Blending it into our dogs’ herbal teas to treat irritated stomach, mild diarrhea (food related) and related uneasiness in the digestive system, as well as general support for the digestive and immune systems. It is a gentle herb, optimal for puppies, as a part of their natural deworming protocol and for calming those puppy stomachs, related to their curious testing of everything by putting it in their mouth. From time to time, if needed, I would make a mild infusion for eye cleaning or a strong one for washing wounds. My dogs love the aroma of Wild Chamomile and I find it to be one of their favorite herbs to “be around”.
Her calming, soothing and cooling properties, as well as the nurturing, somewhat protective “motherly” aspect attract my dogs in the summer and I find them often rolling in the large Wild Chamomile patches in the dog yard, rubbing their noses against the plant, sometimes chewing it, but mostly just “bathing” in it, enjoying their “aroma therapy” 
Wild Chamomile’s “mothering” aspect is very comforting, keeping everyone “connected” and grounded, and that counts for both - the dog pack and I.
Jachym and I enjoy Wild Chamomile tea (warm or cooled) on hot summer days, especially blended with Wild Rose petals and Mint. It is also my favorite herb for unwinding and bed time.I see way too often people degrading and underestimating the power and “usefulness” of wild herbs, in favor of cultuvated varieties, “main stream” herbs and exotic, imported or rare species.
It puzzles me how the human mind works - overlooking, degrading simple and safe plant allies that grow near us, in large quantities, within a reach, providing free, effective medicine and nourishment. Degrading them to “useless weeds”, looking up to herbs that grow on the other side of the planet, willing to pay high amounts of money for them, or for products made out of them, processed by machinery and sold as commodity, resulting often in a low vibrating, energy and essence depleted, colorless, odorless, even lifeless powder.
Next time you are out on a walk or in the garden, try the vibrant fresh Wild Chamomile from your yard, enjoy the sweet aroma and refreshing taste that resemble pineapples. 
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