Name: German Chamomile Latin Name: Matricaria chamomilla syn. Chamomilla chamomilla, Chamomilla recutita, Matricaria recutita, Matricaria suaveolens. Plant Family: Asteraceae Other Names: Wild Chamomile, Hungarian Chamomile, Mayweed, Wild Chamomile. German Chamomile is an annual herb in Europe, North Africa, and some parts of Asia. It grows to a height of approximately 60cm with a spread of 10cm. The flowers are about 20-25cm in diameter, white with conical yellow centres. The leaves are bright green, very finely cut and highly aromatic. It is one of the nine sacred herbs of the ‘Lacnunga’. A miscellaneous collection of almost 200 mainly herbal remedies, charms, and prayers. Found only in a mostly 10th-11th century manuscript in the British Library.
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| Weight: | 50 g |
Description
Properties:
- Anti-inflammatory – reduces inflammation
- Antioxidant – inhibits oxidation that produces free radicals which cause damage to the cells
- Mild Astringent – encourages skin cells to contract
- Carminative: – relieving flatulence
- Sedative: – promoting calm or inducing sleep
- Tonic: – giving a feeling of vigour or well-being
History:
- Chamomile was known to the Anglo-Saxons as Maythen. They believed it had been given to them by the God Woden to use as medicine.
- The word chamomile comes from the Greek word ‘chamaimēlon’ meaning ‘earth-apple’.
- The ancient Egyptians used chamomile to treat fevers, and women’s troubles.
- The ancient Romans believed it to be a cure for the venomous bites of snakes.
- Late-19th century herbalists prescribed its use for treating insomnia, digestive upsets and hysteria.
Uses:
- Make rinses and hair masks to lighten blonde or light brown hair.
- Add to bedtime teas and tisanes to help bring relaxation.
- A decoction of the powder can be used in lotions, creams and salves to cleanse and soothe the skin.
- A lotion made from the powdered herb is also useful for use as an after sun soother for the skin.
- Chamomile is one of the most ancient medicinal herbs known to mankind. The dried flowers of chamomile contain many terpenoids and flavonoids contributing to its medicinal properties. Chamomile preparations are commonly used for many human ailments such as hay fever, inflammation, muscle spasms, menstrual disorders, insomnia, ulcers, wounds, gastrointestinal disorders, rheumatic pain, and hemorrhoids.
- Essential oils of chamomile are used extensively in cosmetics and aromatherapy. Many different preparations of chamomile have been developed, the most popular of which is in the form of herbal tea consumed more than one million cups per day.
- Chamomile is known to be used in various forms of its preparations. Dry powder of chamomile flower is recommended and used by many people for traditionally established health problems. Medicinal ingredients are normally extracted from the dry flowers of chamomile by using water, ethanol or methanol as solvents. Corresponding extracts are known as aqueous, ethanolic (alcoholic) and/or methanolic extracts.
- As a traditional medicine, it is used to treat wounds, ulcers, eczema, gout, skin irritations, bruises, burns, canker sores, neuralgia, sciatica, rheumatic pain, hemorrhoids, mastitis and other ailments.
- Externally, chamomile has been used to treat diaper rash, cracked nipples, chicken pox, ear and eye infections, disorders of the eyes including blocked tear ducts, conjunctivitis, nasal inflammation and poison ivy.
Cautions:
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