chamomile Flashcards

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actions

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•carminative
•nervine
•antispasmodic
•anti inflammatory
•anti microbial
•anxiolytic
•tonic
•diaphoretic
•vulnerary
•anodyne
•analgesic
•tonic
•digestive
•humectant
•hypotensive

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medicinal uses

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•digestive and stomach issues such as ibs
•nausea, morning sickness, motion sickness, and nervous indigestion
•calms nervous system
•diverticulitis
•decreases hemorrhoid swelling
•good as an enema for mucous colitis and spastic colitis
•internal and external wounds
•constipation
•diarrhea
•restlessness
•allergies
•asthma
•headache
•loss of appetite
•irregular periods

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topical uses

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•sunburns and rashes
•skin redness
•hyperpigmentation
•acne
•lightens hair
•promotes hair strength
•prevents split ends
•in some countries, it is used as poultice and applied to open wounds to prevent gangrene

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traditional uses

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•Egyptians associated chamomile with the gods of the sun, and it was also used in the mummification process
•used in the treatment of diseases such as malaria
•if a plant is withering, planting chamomile nearby can aid that plant

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magical properties

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•healing
•purification
•love
•sleep
•tranquility
•peace
•luck
•protection

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magical correspondences

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•gender: masculine
•element: water
•planet: sun

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