German Chamomile, Matricaria chamomilla, also known as scented mayweed and the old Anglo-Saxon name is Maythen. It is a member of the Asteraceae family, the name chamomile is created for its apple-like smell and comes from the Greek word for earth apple, chamaimelon. The flowers are daisy-like, with white outer petals and a vibrant yellow middle. Chamomile is a short, dense plant that was often planted closely in to a ‘lawn’ so that the scent was released when people walked on it. Magically, chamomile is one of the nine herbs that Woden gifted to us that together create a charm mentioned in the tenth century Lacnunga manuscript, which provides reference to chamomile thus:
‘Remember Chamomile,
what you brought to pass,
what you accomplished,
at Alorford,
that no-one should lose their life to disease,
since for him, Chamomile was prepared.’
Chamomile is temperate areas of the globe. The plant grows as a highly scented, low, dense mat, historically utilised as a ‘chamomile lawn’.
The key natural constituents of chamomile are:
Proazulenes including matricin and matricarin, essential oils, flavonoids, sesquiterpene lactones, coumarins, polysaccharides, spiroethers, phenolic acid
This product contains dried flowers.
Suggested use: Add 1 to 2 teaspoons per mug of freshly boiled and slightly cooled water, allow to steep for 5 to 10 minutes and strain to remove herbs.
Please do remember that magical descriptions are for entertainment purposes only. Do not give herbs to children and be aware that if you are taking prescription medication, have a known medical condition or are pregnant or lactating, you should seek advice from your medical practitioner and a qualified herbalist who is a member of a professional organisation such as NIMH or CPP before taking herbs. Please do not offer herbs to other people without making them aware that they should also follow this advice.
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