Chamomile is one of the oldest favourites amongst garden herbs and its reputation as a medicinal plant shows little signs of abatement. The Egyptians reverenced it for its virtues, and from their belief in its power to cure ague, dedicated it to their gods. No plant was better known to the country folk of old, it having been grown for centuries in English gardens for its use as a common domestic medicine. According to legend, chamomile was one of the sacred herbs brought to the world by the God Woden. Another legend tells that ancient Egyptians dedicated chamomile to the sun, because of its gold centered disk and because it was well known for its power to cure chills and fevers, much like the rays of the sun.
Chamomile was used as a strewing herb in Medieval England. The flowers were spread on the floor to freshen the air. Before the invention of refrigeration, meat was immersed in a chamomile infusion to prevent spoilage.
Chamomile can be used as an incense, when meditating. Also burned at night before bedtime as it induces sleep and wards off nightmares. Scatter Chamomile around a property for use in protections. Wear the chamomile oil or place the flowers in a wallet to attract money.
Gender: Masculine
Planet: Sun
Element: Water
God: Amun Ra, Apollo, Buddha, Janus, Jupiter, Herackles, Pluto, Woden, Angus
Goddess: Cerridwen, Iris, Ops, Vasudhara, Venus, Astarte, Hathor, Ishtar
Tarot: The Empress
Colour: Gold
Day: Wednesday
Magickal: Money, Love, Purification, New Life,New Endeavours,
Meditations Medicinal: Sleep, Analgesic, Antidepressant, Antirheumatic,Dry Skin, Pink-eye, Kidney & Bladder Infections, Fever, Colitis, Headaches, Indigestion, Menstruation, Vomiting, Warts, Eyestrain or Tired Eyes.
Culinary: Preservative, Meat Jams, and Teas
Cosmetic: Hair Rinse, Skin Creams, Skin Toners
Other Uses: Mildew Remover, Dye, Garden Healing
Parts Used: Flowers and herb
