These little daisy-like flowers are found depicted in many ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics dating back to over 2,000 years. Chamomile was valued not only as an herb that could heal many ailments, but Egyptian nobility also used it in their beauty regimens. Chamomile has historically been used in beer. Unlike tea, in which only the flowers are used, the entire plant has been used. The bitter taste is useful in beer, but it was also used for medicinal purposes. Modern craft breweries and home brewers have created their own takes, and several hundred commercially brewed beers with chamomile. Has fine fern-like foliage, but its strength comes from the white flowers that emerge on the branching stems. German chamomile has white petals which droop down from hollow yellow cones. 10-14 days.