Anthemis Noblis ~ Sun ~ Magickal Herbe...Religious Herbe
Lore:
Chamomile is a venerable herbe with a well-established reputation as a healer. It was belived that it brought health to one's garden and promoted healing energies which where a good for all plants species. Whereas centaury is a patron herbe for herbalist, chamomile is a patron herbe for gardens.
Usage:
The strong association chamomile has with the Sun is an underlying indication of its modern usage. Throught incense or ritual drink it is used to assist the priest's call upon a Sun God (working with any solar deities). Some traditions have also used the chamomile at Midsummer to give honor to the Father Nature.
Useful in solkar holidays, chamomile has been incorporated into Yule traditions. The options are endless, ranging from using it as a bathing herbe for the male chosen to represent the newly born Sun to powedering it and spooning onto burning coals to cense the temple area and prepare it for a celebration of solar magick.
Chamomile, thought not commonly recognized for it magick, carries the magick of succes and may be included in most recipies.
Chamomile Sleep Pillow
The fruity, applelike aroma of this chamomile dream pillow will help you relax, making for easier sleep - even in a strange place.
(2) 6 inch squares of tightly woven fabric, or 2 washcloths.
2 cups drieds chamomile flowers.
Whith right side together, sew up 3 sides of the fabric squares. Turn right side out, and fill the pouch loosely with chamomile flowers. Sew closed the open end. Insert the dream pillow between your pillow and pillow case before you sleep.
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Posted by Sabriel_sama (Jan 22, 2010)
Thank you for giving some information on this flower. I plan to make a few sleep pillows, but I was thinking of adding some lavender as well, either as a flower or a light sprinkling of essential oil.
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Posted by ginseng (Jan 22, 2010) :
Lavender is good for relaxation, insomnia particularly has it has a sedative action ,aiding sleep and helping promote a regular sleep pattern, use in a bath before bed , sprinkle on handkerchief or add to a sleep pillow , it also is a good oil to rub in your temples for relieving stress , worry ,shock ect.it as many other uses and healing properties.
Posted by Rikka (Jan 16, 2011) :
Lore and Usage possibly came from: http://witchesinthemist.lefora.com/2004/11/14/chamomile/
