Common Name : Chamomile Other Name : German Chamomile, Hungarian Chamomile, Mayweed, Sweet False Chamomile. Botanical Name : Matricaria Chamomilla L.plant Family : Asteraceae Synonyms : Chamomilla Recutita Part Used : Flowers Overview: Cosmetically, Chamomile Has Also Been Used As A Rinse For Accentuating Highlights And Lightening Blonde Hair. It Has Also Been Used As A Perfume And Flavoring Agent. Chamomile is a gentle herb known throughout most of the world which has been used continually for many centuries. A sweetly aromatic annual growing to 60cm, with finely cut leaves and white flowerheads.