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A cup of chamomile tea is
a natural sleep inducer
The seemingly endless list of problems chamomile is said to help can all be traced to its effects of the nervous system and digestive system, as well as its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. This is one herb I buy in bulk, because there are so many different and amazing uses for it. Besides being one of my all time favorite evening herbal teas, dried chamomile flowers in a simple muslin bag are make a wonderful, relaxing bath. I also love that sweet, apple aroma in herb pillows.
Chamomile is an excellent remedy for all manner of womens disorders and is especially valuable for problems arising from stress, anxiety, and tension. The remarkable M. Grieve writes "The infusion, made from 1 OZ. of the flowers to 1 pint of boiling water and taken in doses of a tablespoonful to a wineglass, known popularly as Chamomile Tea, is an old-fashioned but extremely efficacious remedy for hysterical and nervous affections in women and is used also as an emmenagogue. It has a wonderfully soothing, sedative and absolutely harmless effect. It is considered a preventive and the sole certain remedy for nightmare. It will cut short an attack of delirium tremens in the early stage. It has sometimes been employed in intermittent fevers."
Inhaling the essential oil of chamomile lowers stress and helps to counteract allergies and insomnia, which are often factors in anxiety and attention deficit disorder (ADD). Herbalists especially recommend it for sleeplessness in children.
Steep chamomile for aprx.20 min.
as a digestive tonic
Chamomile is characterized by a bittersweet flavor that stems from the bitter principles it contains. These "bitters" stimulate the gastric juices, making it excellent for the liver and digestive system.
Yet the herb is safe enough to use for infants and is a favorite remedy for colic. Chamomile teas can be used as part of a treatment program for irritable bowel syndrome because of its antispasmodic properties. Chamomile's anti-inflammatory and antihistamine actions soothe inflammation throughout the digestive tract. Chamomile is more effective for nausea and morning sickness when used with ginger.
Both Chamomile essential oil and chamomile teas
are used in skin care
Both Chamomile teas, and chamomile essential oils can be used in herbal skin washes to help heal and Cuts, scrapes, and abrasions. Chamomile creams contain compounds that are antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, promoting tissue regeneration. Chamomile makes an effective hot poultice to reduce swelling, ease pain.
Related Species
Chamaemelum nobile (syn Anthemis nobilis), Roman Chamomile |
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Preparation Methods :teas, essential oil, extracts,
 Remedies using : Chamomile
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 Azulene, a major active chemical in chamomile, an excellent anti-inflammatory agent and a beautiful intensely blue color. Roman chamomiles contain 1% of essential oil, and the German contains about .25%. Azulene is easily destroyed by heat, and should be prepared as an infusion. The color of the oils varies from very light blue of Roman chamomile to the deep blue of the German. The German species is a more potent remedy for inflammatory conditions, due to its higher azulene content. Chamomile essence has a low toxicity level and has been an official preparation of over 250 years. A well known remedy for children, primarily due to its safety, anti-inflammatory and sedative actions. Chamomile flowers contain a beautiful blue volatile oil (azulene). Two of its components, bisabolol and chamazule, are powerful antiseptics. Chamazulene relieves pain, encourages wound healing, is anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic. Applied externally it promotes the recovery of burns and soothes eczema. A recent study shows that bisabolol speeds up the healing of ulcers and can prevent them occurring.Mabey, Richard ,48 |
 For puffy eyes soak cotton balls in cold chamomile tea, or use tea bags | | For a strong, bitter tea to help digestion, steep chamomile for 20 minutes or longer. For a gentler, relaxing tea, infuse the flowers for five to ten minutes. |
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Nervous excitability, anxiety |
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This old-time remedy for anxiety still works, relaxing and toning the nervous system, and easing the digestive complaints especially in cases of nervous excitability. Anxiety, attention deficit disorder (ADD), insomnia, and stress. Laboratory tests on animals show that inhaling the vapors of essential oil of chamomile reduces the body's production of adrenocorti-cotropichormone (ACTH), a stress hormone. Linda B. White, M.D., The Herbal Drugstore (2003) |
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Nausea, gas |
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The bitter principles in chamomile stimulate the gastric juices, making it excellent for the liver and digestive system. It calms nausea,and relieves gas especially in cases of nervous excitability. Chamazulene also stops stomach irritation caused by the release of free radicals that activate histamine. This explains chamomile's traditional use in soothing upset stomach. |
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Pregnancy, stress |
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Excellent either as a tea, or used in an aromatherapy massage for any woman's disorder that involves stress, anxiety, and tension. Safe to use during pregnancy. |
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Boils |
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To treat boils, bath the area with hot water and a blend of 3 to 4 drops chamomile, lavender and tea tree twice a day. |
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Puffy eyes, skin rejuvenation |
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The anti-inflammatory effect of the essential oil applied topically
improves skin regeneration, and a cold compress does wonders for puffy eyes. |
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Restful sleep |
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For a relaxing, calming massage to promote restful sleep blend chamomile with other soothing oils like lavender, or use it in an aromatherapy lamp. Drink a cup of calming and soothing chamomile tea before retiring, and you will drift off easily. Dried chamomile flowers are always an effective and sweet-smelling ingredient in making herbal sleep pillows. |
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Skin care, eczema |
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Chamomile reduces inflammation, regenerates skin tissue, and soothes the discomfort and itching of eczema. Chamomile flower extracts are helpful in managing eczema by increasing the numbers of the immune cells that engulf and eliminate infectious microorganisms, but do not stimulate other immune cells that might aggravate the condition. If chamomile is steamed or placed in hot water, a substance called chamazulene, which has markedly antiallergenic properties, is formed. Phyllis A. Balch, Prescription for Herbal Healing (2002) |
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Dental abscess/Tooth/Ear Ache |
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For a dental abscess, put 1 drop of chamomile oil on a cotton ball and apply directly to the abscess. Chamomile flowers also work wonders when used in a warm compress and applied to a swollen jaw, or painful ear. |
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Hair rinse, highlights |
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Cooled chamomile tea used as a hair rinse brings on the highlights in blonde or light colored hair. Add lemon juice to enhance the effect. |
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Burns |
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To treat burns apply ice-cold water for 10 minutes then apply a few drops of either chamomile or lavender directly to the burn. |
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Gingivitis |
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German chamomile used as a gargle is beneficial for gingivitis. |
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| Chamomile is one of the safest herbs but some animals (and people) are allergic to this and any member of the ragweed family. Choose products made from German chamomile, Chamomilla recutita or Matricaria recuhta, rather than Roman chamomile, Anthemis cotula The allergenic compound in Roman chamomile is not found in German chamomile.
Chamomile contains the natural blood thinners known as coumarins, avoid chamomile teas when taking prescription blood thinners.
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Koehler's Medicinal-Plants 1887
- Flowers:Small, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and while petals
- Plant Class:Aromatic annual plant
- Leaves: Finely Cut
- Preferred Habitat:
- Flowering Season:The flower heads are picked during full bloom in summer for use in herbal medicine. Leaves and stems have much lower content of therapeutic essential oils than flowers.
- Distribution:Native to Europe. Chamomile is one of the oldest know English medicinal herbs and belongs to the daisy family, which it strongly resembles. The fragrance of chamomile flowers is often likened to apples.
The two species Roman chamomile, Anthemis nobils, and German chamomile, Matricaria chamomilla are almost indistinguishable from each other to the non-botanist.
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 Chamomile is one of the oldest favorites among garden herbs, and its use as a medicinal plant was referenced by the Egyptians. The Greeks named it 'ground-apple' - kamai (on the ground) and melon (an apple), the origin of the name Chamomile. The spanish name Manzanilla, means little apple.
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 Nechessor saith, the Egyptians dedicated it to the Sun, because it cured agues, and they were like enough to do it, for they were the arrantest apes in their religion I ever read of. Nicholas Culpeper |
 Chamomile soothes the spirit and can be a magnet for gentle nature spirits. It attracts prosperity and love, and the tiny flowers are enjoyed by flower fairies. |
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| Prescription for Herbal Healing (2002) Phyllis A. Balch |
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Certified Organic Sleep Herbs Pillow Mix | | Make your own soothing sleep pillows, sachets, or pouches with this delightful blend of organic herbs and true essential oils created specially for those nights when we need a sound and slumber sleep.
| | Organic Sleep Herbs Pillow Mix Contains: Organic Lavender flowers, organic Chamomile flowers, organic Catnip, organic Hops flowers, organic Sage leaf, Rose petals, organic Passionflower & blend of true essential oils |
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Certified Organic Green Tara Aroma Spray | | An uplifting mist designed to help provide comfort during times of strife and to aide in emotional healing. This gentle and therapeutic aroma spray may either be used as a body mist or as a room spray. Grounding and calming, it has a delicate floral aroma with a subtle tropical undertone.
| | Organic Green Tara Aroma Spray Contains: Distilled water, Witch Hazel extract and essential oils of Marjoram, Chamomile, organic Rose Geranium, organic Ylang Ylang and organic Vetiver. |
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Certified Organic Aromatherapy Oils: 100% pure steam distilled plant oils with an unsurpassable fragrance, exceptional depth, magnificent keynote. |
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