Gentle, golden, and quietly comforting, chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) has been cherished for centuries as a floral emblem of peace and simplicity. Ancient Egyptians offered it to their deities as a symbol of devotion, and throughout Europe it became a nightly ritual, a household staple brewed for its soft fragrance and calming presence. With its sweet, apple-like aroma and delicate floral warmth, chamomile carries an ease that feels timeless and familiar.

At Purely, chamomile sits at the heart of our Evening Ritual Collection, where its soft golden notes bring a sense of quiet continuity to blends designed for stillness and unwinding at day’s end.

Chamomile, often called the “earth-apple,” has been beloved since antiquity. The ancient Egyptians honored it as a flower touched by the sun, weaving its blossoms into rituals of warmth, fragrance, and offering. In medieval Europe, monks scattered chamomile across cloister paths to freshen the air and invite a sense of peaceful order, while farmers planted it throughout their fields as a symbol of harmony and gentle resilience.

Botanically, chamomile belongs to the daisy family, delicate white petals encircling a golden center, blooming at midsummer with a sweet, honey-apple aroma. Across centuries and cultures, its blossoms have carried the same meaning: a floral emblem of ease, evening softness, and the quieting of the day. Today, chamomile continues to accompany modern rituals of unwinding, a bridge between ancient customs and the serene close of night.