Chamomile tea is made from the flower heads of the chamomile plant. The medicinal use of chamomile dates back to the ancient egyptians, romans and greeks. Chamomile tea is commonly used as an aid for digestion. it has been used for centuries in teas as a mild, relaxing sleep aid, treatment for fevers, colds, stomach ailments, and as an anti-inflammatory, to name only a few therapeutic uses.