culinary, medicinal & skin care uses of chamomile
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Planetary Ruler: Sun |
culinary
Chamomile tea is renowned as a relaxing, caffeine free herbal tea. The dried flowers also make a delicious, summery cordial syrup to accompany sparkling water or champagne.
medicinal
Chamomile is a febrifuge, and when taken as a tea can help reduce fevers. The tea is also antispasmodic, cleansing and soothing the digestive system. Diluted chamomile vinegar is highly antiseptic, and cleans and disinfects cuts and scrapes. As an anti-inflammatory, chamomile infused in a carrier oil blend can help soothe muscular aches and pains, stiff joints, sprains, strains and swelling. As a bath tea, chamomile calms, soothes and helps promote sleep.
skin care
Chamomile is gentle and soothing, and as a cooled tea infusion it improves skin tone, soothes tired eyes and also as a hair rinse, enhances colour and shine. Chamomile infused into a carrier oil provides a soothing massage, and as a balm helps calm and soothe red, inflamed, irritated skin conditions. In a syrup, chamomile helps soothe sore throats and coughs.
folklore
Traditionally, chamomile has been used in incense blends for sleep and meditation, and in herbal sachets for the house to promote purification and protection. In some countries, Chamomile is considered a lucky flower and is worn to attract good fortune. The traditional plant meaning of Chamomile in the language of flowers is patience, purification.
Important considerations & cautions:
Although botanicals (herbs, spices, plants) are considered safe for most people when used in cooking or in small amounts, inappropriate use of some of these botanicals could be dangerous. The content on this site shares our own personal use of botanical ingredients, is for information only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Prior to using any botanicals in recipes or remedies, you should always do your own research, and consult with a medical professional, your GP, or a qualified herbalist.
Although botanicals (herbs, spices, plants) are considered safe for most people when used in cooking or in small amounts, inappropriate use of some of these botanicals could be dangerous. The content on this site shares our own personal use of botanical ingredients, is for information only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Prior to using any botanicals in recipes or remedies, you should always do your own research, and consult with a medical professional, your GP, or a qualified herbalist.