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.