The healing powers of Chamomile

Wild Chamomile is an annual herb originally from Europe which has escaped to the wild and is now naturalized on almost every continent. It can now be found growing along fence rows, roadsides, and in sunny open fields from Southern Canada to Northern U.S. west to Minnesota. The branched stem is somewhat erect, round, hollow, and grows to about 20 inches tall. The leaves are bipinnate, finely divided, light green and feathery. The flowers are daisy-like about 1 inch across and bloom from May to October. The entire plant has a pineapple scent (apple to some) and planted in the garden is said to help sickly plants to grow. Gather the above ground parts as soon as flowers bloom, dry for later herb use.
Chamomile is one of the most widely used flowers for herbal tea. Chamomile Tea is so popular, it is found in most grocery stores in the tea aisle. It is used as a mild sedative, and is good for insomnia as well as many other nervous conditions.

Chamomile is most often used for medicinal purposes, and is usually administered as a tea. It can also be administered as a compress for external healing and as a bath for babies. Here are a few uses: Soothes and relaxes at bedtime. Relieves restlessness, teething problems, and colic in children. Relieves allergies, much as an antihistamine would. Aids digestion when taken as a tea after meals. Relieves morning sickness during pregnancy. Speeds healing of skin ulcers, wounds, or burns. Treats gastritis and ulcerative colitis.
It is also used for treatment of Cardiovascular conditions, Common cold, Diarrhea in children, Eczema, Gastrointestinal conditions, Hemorrhoids,Mucositis from cancer treatment (mouth ulcers/irritation), Skin inflammation, Sleep aid / sedation, Abdominal bloating, abortifacient, abrasions, abscesses, acne, anorexia, antibacterial, anticoagulant, antifungal, antioxidant, antipruritic, antispasmodic, antiseptic, anxiety, aromatic, arthritis, asthma, back pain, bedsores, bladder disorders, blood purification, bruises, burns, cancer, canker sores, carpal tunnel syndrome, catarrh, chicken pox, constipation, contact dermatitis, cough, Crohn's disease, croup, delirium tremens (DTs), diaper rash, diaphoretic, diuretic (increasing urination), diverticulitis, dry skin, dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), ear infections, eye disorders (blocked tear ducts), eye infections, fatty liver, fever, fistula healing, frostbite, gallstones, gingivitis, gout, hay fever, headaches, heartburn, hives, hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), hysteria, impetigo, inflammatory conditions, insect bites, insomnia, intestinal cramps, irregular menstrual cycles, irritable bowel syndrome, kidney disorders, leg ulcers, liver disorders, low back pain, malaria, mastitis (breast inflammation), menopause, menstrual cramps, menstrual disorders, morphine withdrawal, motion sickness, muscle strength, nasal inflammation, nausea, nervous stomach, neuralgia (nerve pain), nightmares, oral hygiene (mouthwash), osteoporosis, parasites/worms, peptic ulcers, perineal trauma, poison ivy, post-natal depression, psoriasis, rash (heat), respiratory inflammatory, restlessness, rheumatism, Roehmheld's syndrome, sciatica, seizure disorder, sinusitis, stomach cramps, sunburn, sunstroke, teething pain (mouth rinse), tension, tics, toothache, travel sickness, tuberculosis, ulcerative colitis, ulcers, uterine disorders, uterine stimulant, uterine tonic, vaginal infections, viral infection (flu-like symptoms or polio), vomiting, vomiting/nausea during pregnancy.
And the list goes on. You can now understand why chamomile is a valueable herbal commodity.

This herbal blend of catnip, chamomile, lemon balm and more will soothe you even after the toughest day at work.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup dried catnip
3/4 cup dried chamomile
1 cup dried lemon balm
1/4 cup dried mint
1/4 cup dried lemongrass
Preparation:
Mix the herbs thoroughly, and store in an air tight container. For a cup of tea, use 2 tsp in a cup of boiling water. Steep for 5 minutes and strain out the herbs.

Sleepy Time Herbal Tea Recipe

The main ingredient in this tea is good old chamomile! Chamomile has been used for centuries to help in getting a good nights sleep.

1 part chamomile (1Tbsp)
1 part lavendar flowers (1Tbsp)
1 part lemon balm leaves (1Tbsp)

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Eye or Dream pillows are used in yoga, spas, and recommended by some doctors. They are simply a pillow sewn to about 3 inches wide to about 10 -12 inches long. There are numerous options for filling the bag, depending on the need of the person using it. The main filler is usually flax seed or rice. The reason for this is it is the perfect weight to enhance relaxation or sleep. The weight of the filler gently comforms to the shape of eyesocket helping you to relax. This is actually derived from the ancient practice of acupuncture.
Doctors and scientist have proven that you get your best sleep in the deep sleep state. This is the state of sleep when your breathing is slower and you have no eye movement. Therefore, the gentle pressure of the eye pillow allows you to reach this state faster. The introduction of herbs, roots, botanicals and essential oils multiplies the affects therefore giving you faster, more effective results.
As stated earlier, chamomile has been proven to induce relaxation, sleep and ease headaches. Those are just a few of the reasons we put them in our sleep / eye pillows. These pillows can be used as both a hot therapy or cold wrap. Simply place the pillow in the microwave for 30 - 45 seconds, do not overheat, and place the bag gently over closed eyes. It is best to do this in a reclining postion. The heat really wakes up the aromas of the herbs making it even more powerful.
This bag can also be placed in the freezer and used as a cold pack for sprains, bruises and bumps. No need to wrap it in a towel, the bag will be a comfortable temperature and you also dont have to worry about melting. And once again, the aroma of the lavender will help you relax in a stressful situation.
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These are very simple to make and they do work. Let the natural sleep inducing ability of chamomile work for you.

SLEEP SACHET

Materials neededed:
4 x 4 squares of material or any desired shape
dried chamomile
sewing machine or needle and thread

Sew the squares of material on three sides. Turn right side out and fill with chamomile. (Chamomile has a very strong aroma, I like to tame it down with lavender) You may add other herbs as well. Place the sleep satchet under your pillow or in your pillow case. Its that simple.

CHAMOMILE SHAMPOO
You will need:
2 tsp.. dried chamomile
1/4 cup boiling water
1/4 cup baby shampoo (or another mild variety)
Pour the boiling water over the chamomile and steep for 30 minutes, strain, then mix into the shampoo and use as usual.

CHAMOMILE CONDITIONER
You will need:
1/3 cup chamomile flowers
1/3 cup olive, safflower or sunflower oil
Clean jar with lid
Combine the chamomile and oil in a jar with a lid. Place on a sunny windowsill and shake the jar at once a day. After two weeks, strain out the herbs. To apply, use about 2-4 teaspoons, depending on the length of your hair. Brush out your hair and apply to the hair ends, avoiding the scalp. Leave on about ten minutes, then shampoo out.

CHAMOMILE HAIR RINSE
You will need:
1 cup boiling water
1 tsp. chamomile flowers
Pour the water over the chamomile; steep until it cools to lukewarm. Strain out the flowers. This will soothe your scalp. To use pour over your hair as a rinse after shampooing.