Camomile Magickal and Medicinal

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Camomile Magickal and

Medicinal

by Darcie Clausen De Velez

 

Camomile from many cultures is one of the oldest flowers used both medicinally

and magickally. Within the Cherokee it was associated with three different

elements that of Air and East, Fire and South, and North and Earth all used in

similar forms, but yet varied in the uses as well. It was to the Cherokee a

cure all herbal flowers and is still used widely today, as it is one of the

easiest to grow and find.

 

Camomile is more commonly used in tea form; however, it is also used in

essential oil form, tincture form, infusion and all the other forms that are

used with most herbs today. It is widely used for a soothing relaxing stimulant

to aid in relieving one from anxiety, nervousness and insomnia. Other uses for

Camomile are that of skin inflammations [such as bug bites], it is used as an

antispasmodic, and when mixed with Yellowroot is a good remedy for menstrual

discomforts. If mixed with Arnica Flower it aids in healing the irritations on

the skin by making a poultice and placing on the affected areas. Also used by

the Cherokee, Camomile was used in eye irritations, migraines, and throat

discomforts. And the oils were used in treating allergies. It too can be used

as a mouth rinse for inflammations.

 

According to the Cherokee its association is to that of three elements,

however, in other traditions it is only used with one element, the Sun and Leo

and within the Britain Traditional Witch the element of Water, and on the

Station Wheel of Midsummer.

 

Camomile is known as the earth apple, because the scent resembles that of

apples. It is also known to be the healer of other plants and it repels insects

and bees, as they do not like the aroma of camomile, so this would be a great flower

to have in any garden to keep your plants happy and alive.

 

Magickal Uses

 

Magickal uses were for protection from evil spirits, healing and regeneration,

as it is a solar plant and gets its power from the sun.

 

Below Quoted from Herb Craft, by Anna Franklin.

 

" The perfume of camomile is said to resemble the apple. The apple was the

major sun plant totem for the ancients and this small earth apple also radiates

sun energy. For this reason it was planted on graves as a symbol that the

deceased would be reborn, as the sun is reborn each morning. "

 

An infusion of camomile may be taken to connect with these energies, to heal

and regenerate the spirit within.

 

The infusion may also be used in the ritual bath, and dried camomile flowers

used in incenses to connect with the sun to invoke the Sun Gods. Include in

herbal amulets to boost their power.

 

Camomile is one of the sacred herbs of midsummer and may be thrown onto the

festival fire, used in incenses and garlands or added to the ritual cup.

 

The dried flowers may be used in an incense to induce relaxation or sleep or to

stuff sleep pillows.

 

Camomile is also a protection plant; the oil may be used to form a magickal

barrier around doors and windows to prevent negativity entering. Plant in the

garden as a guardian herb.�

 

Recipes:

 

Camomile Tea

 

2tsp dried herb

1 cup boiling water

 

Pour boiling water over allow to infuse for 5-10 minutes. For digestive

problems drink after meals. Make a stronger infusion for mouth wash.

 

Infused Camomile Oil

 

1 oz fresh flowers

1 pt olive oil

 

Place in a glass jar and leave on a sunny windowsill for four days. Strain and

use for massage, bathing etc

 

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