Chamomile, German - Huang Chu Ju - Matricaria recutita - Organic
Latin name: Matricaria recutita
Harvested: Croatia, Egypt, Germany, Hungary
History/Folklore: Chamomile has been used since ancient times around the world, including Greece, Rome, Egypt, and South America. In Egypt it was used for Medicine as well as offerings to the Sun God Ra.
The name Chamomile is derived from the Greek word Chamoemelon, which means “Earth Apple”. In spanish it is called Manzanilla, which means “little apple”. This is due to their light apple smell and look.
This herb is also known as the “plant’s phycisian” as it is known to help “heal” other plants around it, and keep away pests.
Key Actions: Adaptogen, Alterative, Analgesic, Cardioprotective, Antispasmodic, Anti-inflammatory, Nervine Tonic, Diuretic, Nutritive Tonic, Thyroid Stimulant, Aphrodisiac, Antimicrobial, Anticancer, Anticoagulant, Tonic, Anodyne, Carminative, Sedative, Laxative, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue
Key Constituents: Apigenin (a Flavone), Quercetin, Alpha-bisabolol, Sesquiterpenes, Terpenoids, Flavonoids, Coumarins, Umbelliferone, Phenylpropanois, Chlorogenic acid, Caffeic acid, Calcium, Potassium, Volatile oils
Uses: This herb is known to help with digestive disorders, as a wash for conjunctivitis, poor appetites, muscle and menstrual cramps, insomnia, rashes, hives, inflammation, headaches, IBS, constipation, regulates blood sugar levels, known to slow osteoporosis, improves thyrhoid functions, lowers cholesterol and blood pressure, and relaxes vessels and arteries.
Energetics:
Temperature: Cool
Temperature: cool
Energetics: Sweet, Bitter
Meridians: LU, HT, ST, LR
Actions:
- Moves Qi
- Tonifies the Liver
- Releases the Exterior from Shao Yin and Shao Yang levels
- Lowers rebellious Yang
- Calms the Shen
- Benefits the skin
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