Chamomile: Gentle but POTENT Earth medicine
Let’s step into the energy of chamomile, a gentle but very effective herb for the Mind, Body, and Spirit. Chamomile is most likely an herb you’ve heard of and possibly even consumed. Many enjoy chamomile's aromatic and sweet taste but are unaware of just how powerful this herb is.
Medicinal Mover: Harmoniously healing the Mind, Body, and Spirit
Digestive Harmony: Chamomile emerges as a digestive powerhouse, stimulating fluid secretions and aiding assimilation. Ideal for tense, nervous, or upset stomachs, chamomile gently eases the absorption and digestion of food. It becomes a soothing embrace for expelling gas, alleviating bloating, and bringing comfort to digestive discomfort.
Calming the Anxious Soul: In the face of inflammation-induced anxiety, chamomile extends its calming influence. Tensions rooted in digestive upset find release in the gentle arms of chamomile, creating an environment of serenity for body and mind.
Dreamy Nights with Chamomile: For those seeking restful sleep, chamomile becomes a lullaby for the restless soul. Whether winding down or easing children into sleep, chamomile's relaxing touch facilitates a quicker and more profound sleep.
Menstrual Comfort: Chamomile gracefully steps into the feminine realm, offering relief for menstrual cramping, physical tension, and soothing the uterus. In synergy with Indian Root, it becomes a consideration for those seeking balance in regulating the menstrual cycle.
Healing Touch for the Skin: Beyond internal healing, chamomile becomes a gentle friend for the skin. Topically applied, it soothes inflamed areas, making it an ally for eczema, psoriasis, burns, or sunburns. A protective shield against daily environmental exposures, chamomile embraces the skin in its healing essence.
Smoking Blends: Chamomile is also safe to smoke and use in smoking blends. I have personally felt the physical and mental benefits received through meditation and smoke. It is found in our Wise Womban, Tranquility, and Sweet Dreams Blend.
Ancient History
Chamomile, revered by ancient civilizations, was a treasure in the apothecaries of the Egyptians, Romans, Greeks, Indians, Germans, Europeans, American Indians, and Vikings. The Egyptians, enchanted by its sun-like flowers, employed chamomile to treat fevers, especially those associated with malaria. The Greeks, Romans, and Ayurvedic physicians turned to chamomile for its healing touch on headaches, kidney issues, liver problems, and beyond.
The Germans and English embraced chamomile for digestive well-being, menstrual support, and skin healing. As a gift from Europeans to Native Americans, chamomile found its way into Cherokee practices, becoming a versatile remedy for insomnia, antiviral properties, and skin soothing.
The Vikings, recognizing its golden glow, added chamomile to their shampoos for lustrous blonde hair. Today, chamomile extends its benefits from skincare to menstrual support, encapsulating centuries of herbal wisdom.
Magickal Essence and Properties
Elemental Association: Water Chamomile, deeply rooted in the elemental realm of water, carries the essence of fluidity, adaptability, and emotional healing. As the gentle waves of water, chamomile unfolds its calming magic across the body, mind, and spirit.
Planetary Association: The Sun Under the cosmic glow of the Sun, chamomile radiates vitality and warmth. Just as the Sun nourishes the Earth, chamomile nurtures the body, supporting digestive health and soothing the soul with its golden touch.
Chakra Association: Solar Plexus and Third Eye Chamomile aligns harmoniously with the Solar Plexus, the seat of personal power and digestion, offering relief to the digestive tract. Simultaneously, its connection to the Third Eye chakra enhances intuitive insights, providing a holistic approach to well-being.
Magickal Properties: Chamomile enhances positive energy and brings upon emotional and spiritual balance. Chamomile transmutes and transforms negative energy into positive energy. It is rooted in good fortune and brings upon prosperity.
