Matricaria Recutita
Other names: Camomyle, Chamaimelon, Ground Apple, Heermannchen (German), Mansanilla (Spanish), Maythen, Roman Camomile, Whig Plant
Scent: bittersweet, herby, apple like
Gender: Masculine
Planet: Sun
Element: Fire, Water
Deity: Ra, Cernunnos, Lugh
Powers: money, sleep, love, purification, beauty, determination, dreams, gentleness, good luck, harmony, material objects, meditation, modesty, peace, tranquility, wealth
Healing properties: anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergenic, analgesic, antipyretic, antiseptic, antibacterial(strep), antifungal, carminative, vulnerary(heal wounds)
Many people know this herb by its use in tea’s to help a person fall asleep when they’re having trouble. Other uses of this herb include it’s very successful use as a cleanser for those who have used drugs over a long period of time. The tea is good for digestive disorders, prevents migraine headaches, and tones the complete digestive tract. It can be used for expelling worms in children and also as a hair rinse to add luster to your hair. In large doses this herb can act as emetic without pressing the system. When it is used externally as a poultice it has a drawing and cooling affect, making it very effective in the treatment of burns. When made into a mouthwash, it soothes inflammation of the gums. To make an infusion use 2 teaspoons of dried or fresh flowers with half a cup of boiling water or add 2 tablespoons of flowers to 2 cups of cold water and heat to just short of boiling. Take a mouthful at a time. To make a bath additive use of 1 pound of flowers with 5 quarts of cold water. Bring this mixture to a boil, then stay covered for 10 minutes and then strain and add to bathwater.
Magick & Ritual: deserve is used in sleep and meditation incense, and the infusion is also added to the bath to attract love. Caramell is used to attract money, and the handwashing of the infusion is sometimes used by gamblers to ensure winnings. It is also a purificatory and protective herb. As with many other herbs when it sprinkled around the property it removes curses and spells cast against you.
Blessed be
Brigid
to always consult your doctor before trying to treat yourself.
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Comments (4)
Is chamomile from daisies? Or is it just similar looking?
As far as I know they are different flowers, they just look similar. Some information says they are cousins for a lack of a better term.
Reply to: Brigid
Thank you!
Reply to: Stonywolf
No problem at all