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 Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 11:49 am
NAME : CHAMOMILE
GAELIC NAME : Athair Talamh :: Fíogadán
LATIN NAME : Anthemis nobilis.
COMMON / FOLK NAMES : Camomyle, Chamaimelon, Ground Apple, Herrmannchen (German), Manzanilla (Spanish), Maythen, Roman Camomile, Whig Plant.
MEDICINAL PART : Flowers
DESCRIPTION : This herb is a low perennial found in dry fields and around gardens and cultivated areas. The stem is procumbent, the leaves alternate bipinnate, finely dissected and downy to glabrous.
The solitary terminal flowerheads, rising eight to ten inches above the ground consists of prominent yellow disk flowers and silver-white ray flowers.
FLOWERING TIME: June and July
PROPERTIES : Anodyne, Antispasmodic, Aromatic, Bitter tonic, Stimulant stomachic.
USES : Chamomile tea is good for flatulent colic, dyspepsia, and for fever and restlessness in children.
It also makes a good wash for sores and wounds. Chamomile oil can be taken internally for stomach cramps, spasms and colic.
Chamomile tea is very relaxing and can help insomnia if a small cupful is taken before bedtime.
Preparation : Use 1 tablespoon of flowers with one cup of boiling water and infuse for five minutes, then drink.
MAGICAL PROPERTIES
GENDER : Masculine.
PLANET : Sun.
ELEMENT : Water.
POWERS : Money, Sleep, Love, Purification.
CELTIC DEITIES: Midhir Aengus Óg Lugh Aine
RITUAL USES
Call on the powers of Midhir while holding some chamomile leaves to gain prosperity.
Call on the powers of Aengus Óg for love.
Call on Lugh to gain a good night's sleep.
Call on Aine for purification and protection.
MAGICAL USES
Chamomile can be used in sleep and meditation incenses. When sprinkled around your home it removes curses and spells cast against you.
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Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 11:50 am
History of use:
Over the centuries, the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans have all used and even revered Chamomile. The Egyptians compared the sunny daisy flowers to the sun and dedicated it to their sun god, Re (Ra). Among the Anglo-Saxons it was one of the Nine Sacred Herbs. The Greeks gave it the name Kamaimelon, due to the apple-like smell it (Roman chamomile) releases when walked upon. Pliny the Elder, one of the most famous of Roman naturalists (and wrote alot about herbs) was said to have recommended it to his students. During the Middle ages, it was used in place of hops in the production of beer. In Spain chamomile is called Manzanilla as is used to flavor a variety of sherry (good stuff–if you don’t mind sherry!!). In the children’s story The Tale of Peter Rabbit, by Beatrix Potter, Mrs. Rabbit gives Peter “One table-spoonful to be taken at bedtime.”
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Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 11:51 am
Medicinal uses:
The German Comission E has approved chamomile for gastrointestinal cramps and skin and mucus membrane inflamation. Chamomile is/has been also traditionally used a relaxant, digestive aid, to relieve colic and teething pain in infants, and to promote wound healing. It can be used internally as well as externally.
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Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 11:52 am
Cosmetic uses:
You can find Chamomile soap and shampoo at most health food stores.
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Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 11:54 am
It is also a very good tea.
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Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 11:57 am
Uses for chamomile tea bags, besides tea....
For cuts, acne and swelling (even swelling on some pets) That you take a chamomile tea bag after it's been used and while it's still warm. You hold it on the desired spot for 20 minutes or so. Make sure no sugar or honey was in the cup. After you drank the tea press the bag to get the excess moisture out. Hold it to desired area.
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