Magickal Medicinal : Chamomile

History

Chamomile is the common name for several Daisy like plants. Two species are commonly used to make herbal infusions for traditional medicine, and there is some evidence that chamomile affects health. It’s a low perennial plant found in dry fields in cultivated grounds in Europe, North America and Argentina. It is best in full sun the part shade where the soil is well drain. Once established it needs very little care.

Chamomile is a mild sedative and a good gastric anti-inflammatory. It comes in herbs, settle the stomach, and helps to expel gas. This is an excellent nervine agent, especially for children. Use it homeopathically, or make it into a tea, unsweetened for college, hyperactivity, teething, fussiness, fever, or irritability in infants and children. 

Chamomile is useful for cold and flu in children, when combined with elderflower, peppermint, and Yarrow. Use it in combination with other neurons, an anti-inflammatory agents for pain, swelling and infection. It can be applied topically for information.

The earliest recorded use was as a treatment for fevers by the Egyptians. It is, why do you throughout Europe to be considered a cure-all. Chamomile was revered by the engine Egyptians, and is frequently used in offerings to the gods. 

Dosage Forms

Cold infusion : 2 - 8 ounces up to three times daily

Tincture: dried flowers 1:2, 55% alcohol; 1-5 ml (0.2-1) 1-4 times daily

Glycerite: dried flowers (1:6);1-5 ml (0.2-1 tsp) 1-4 times daily

Occult Botany

Element : Water

Gender : Masculine 

Astrology : The Sun, Mercury

Zodiacal Signature : Cancer

Medicinal Internal & External

Anodyne relieve pain, but without a loss of consciousness

Nervine soothes and counters affections of the nerves and help treat Nervous disorders and anxiety.

stomachic stimulate gastric digestion and strengthening appetite

tonic preserve increase, or restore The tone and health of the body, or an organ of the body and promote general health and well-being

natural tranquilizer sedative or calming effect

anti-inflammatory Reduce inflammation, excessive, redness, or swelling, in part or parts of the body

anti-allergenic tending to relieve or control allergic symptoms

analgesic acting to Relieve pain

antiseptic destroy microorganisms that cause sepsis and septic diseases

antibacterial Destroy bacteria, inhibit their growth, and prevent their reproduction

antifungal Prevents fungal growth

carminative reduce or expel, flatulence and alleviate pain in the stomach and bowels

vulnerary promote the healing of wounds

digestive Promote or aid in the digestion of food

antispasmodic used to relieve spasm or involuntary muscle

Drinking chamomile tea can help with sleep, peace and relaxation. Chamomile is a natural sedative, and can help deal with nightmares and restlessness. 

Chamomile can act as a natural cleanser outside and inside your body. The tea is good for digestive disorders in town so complete digestive tract. 

You can add chamomile to a hair rinse recipe to add Leicester to your hair

You can use chamomile as a poultice, having a drawing and cooling effect, chamomile is very effective in treating burns

A chamomile mouthwash can help soothe the inflammation of your gums

Chamomile tea can also be used to help prevent migraine, headaches

For an infusion you can use 2 teaspoons of dried or fresh flowers with half a cup of boiling water

Warning ⚠️

Allergic reactions to chamomile or not common, but are more common than with many other herbs

Skincare

Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti microbial, wound healing, antioxidants, astringent

Chamomile is often used to help your skin information from sunburn and rashes

Chamomile contains antioxidants, which help in lowering information by inhibiting the release of information causing chemicals

Chamomile can also help with redness, as well as underlying causes for skin redness.

Chamomile can deeply penetrate the skin and elevate many skin conditions.

Chamomile is also an anti-inflammatory that helps you that sensitive skin. 

Chamomile also helps with hyper pigmentation, and areas were skin is darker due to overproduction of the hormone melanin. 

Chamomile has astringent properties, that in addition to tighten pores and soften the skin, can heal acne scars, and hyperpigmentation when use regularly. 

Chamomile can also help with acne again with an anti-inflammatory antibacterial and antioxidant properties. 

Chamomile baths are the best way to dispense chamomile to children

Vulnerary herbs heal the skin, and chamomile is a vigorous skin repair in herb, both internal and external skin tissue. A quick and healing for scraps cuts and operations.