CHAMOMILE (Matricaria chamomilla)
Cultures as divergent as Western Europe , Russia and India have all used chamomile for very simialr purposes. The numerous known effective properties of this plant underscore its centuries old use.
PROPERTIES: anodyne, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, nervine, sedative, emmenagogue |
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German Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
traditionally
used for stress, anxiety, indigestion and insomnia
one of
the longest known and firmly established uses is as an anti-inflammatory,
internally or externally applied, for infections,
wound, etc.
used
on the teeth it relieves swelling and pain very effectively
proven
to be useful in the treatment of ulcers anywhere in or on the body
antibacterial
(against both strep and staph) as well as being useful in skin ailments
useful
against sclerosis of the liver and other organs
helps to reduce
inflammation and facilitate bowel movement without acting as a purgative
excellent
for colitis, diverticulosis and hemorrhoid
very good to apply
to sore muscles, swelling and painful joints
possesses a definite
and proven uterine tonic property
CHAMOMILE for PREVENTION:
Putting a daily dosage of Chamomile in the Pets water has
significantly reduced hair shedding problems. Results do not come immediately;
pet owners report a change in the hair loss after a month or so.
Dosage: Daily
in the drinking water, 15 to 30 drops. A dropper full is approximately
30 drops. There are about 1800 drops in a 100 ml bottle, at 30 drops
a day a bottle would last 60 days.
Revised:03/2004
**Note: This information is compiled from traditional and modern herb books, articles and research. This information is summarized for its educational value and should not be used for the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease. It should not be used to replace the services of a qualified practitioner.