Chamomile Flowers Whole (German) (OG) (MATRICARIA RECUTITA)

Description:
German Chamomile, sometimes called the Wild Chamomile, is a member of the Compositae (Asteraceae) family. It has a feathery, fernlike foliage, small daisylike blossoms that are yellow in the center and have white petals. German chamomile has a strong smell, but is not as strongly scented as Roman chamomile, but is sweeter and more preferred for tea.

Origin:
Egypt

Other Names:
Genuine Chamomile, Hungarian Chamomile, Matricaria Flowers, Sweet False Chamomile, Wild Chamomile

Part Used:
Flowers

Culinary Uses:
To make a tea, steep 2 teaspoons of dried German Chamomile Flowers in 1 cup of boiling water for 3 - 5 minutes. While making a tea, be sure the container is covered while in use or part of the properties of the plant will be lost.

Medicinal Uses:
Chamomile soothes the nerves and stomach, and calms the body for inducing sleep in insomniac conditions. It nourishes the respiratory tract and helps alleviate discomfort associated with menstrual problems. It is also a good wash for sore eyes and open sores. The tea is useful for small children with colds and stomach troubles. Chamomile tea is used to treat headaches due to caffeine withdrawal.

Precautions and Adverse Reactions:
Because of its calming effects, chamomile should not be taken in conjunction with sedative medications (particularly those that belong to a class called benzodiazepines such as alprazolam and lorazepam) or alcohol. Patients taking blood-thinning medications such as warfarin should use Chamomile only under the careful supervision of a healthcare practitioner as this herb may enhance the effects of the medication.

Magickal Powers and Correspondences:
Powers: Love, purification , healing, and reducing stress.
Planet Rulership: Sun, Venus
Element Rulership: Water
Gender: Masculine
Sign: Cancer, Libra

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