What is Chamomile?
Body System Affinity
Nervous System, Digestive System (Upper and Lower GI), Gallbladder, Blood Sugar, Skin
Herbal Action
Bitter Tonic, Aromatic Carminative, Nervine, Inflammation-modulating, Mild Sedative, Anti-microbial, Anti-fungal, Mild Vulnerary, Mild Anti-spasmodic, Febrifuge (breaks fevers)
Herbal Energetics
Cooling, Dring, Bitter, Mildly Sweet
Indicated for wind/tension and heat/excitation tissue states
Chamomile is a common household “gateway herb” into the vast world of herbal medicine. Many of us have worked with this flower at some point in our lives, often beginning in childhood alongside other folk remedies like peppermint and ginger. Although rather gentle, this herb is complex and has become a kitchen staple for good reason--they are extremely versatile in their actions and are generally considered safe for most people, of all age groups! Chamomile is incredible for a symptom picture of someone with a nervous stomach due to the combination of its bitter tonic, carminative, and nervine actions. The bitter principle in plants tends to get the digestive juices flowing, from our salivary glands to our pancreatic, hepatic, and gastric enzymes. Because of their delicious taste, Chamomile is an accessible option for people who need a palatable digestive bitter.
Why we love this herb:
We love Chamomile because they are generally safe for all stages of life--from childhood to elderhood. As a Flower Essence (energetic preparation), Chamomile is indicated for emotional tension festering as irritability--particularly held in the solar plexus region. Bitter herbs tend to move energy downward, giving them a grounding quality that supports our return of attention to the physical.
Balanced Root Formulas Featuring Chamomile: Better Belly (tea and tincture), Inner Peace (tea and tincture), Dream Weaver Tea, Minty Mate Iced Tea, Heal & Seal Tea, Lactation Tea, Sweet Slumber Tincture, Calming Oat Bath, Floral Facial Steam, Dream Pillow, and Available in Bulk.
