Herb of the Sun

The Ancient Remedy

WRITTEN BY: LILY MAYA (continued)

In there, I found some interesting pieces about the Chamomile herb and that's what I wanted to share with you.

We all know that chamomile has a long use for relaxation. It calms the nerves and promotes a warm, welcoming feeling in the body. It does smell nice, but what I like to do is add a bit of vanilla, just for the magic touch. It makes me sleep like a baby!

It's also very good for skin rashes and other skin issues. I talk a little bit more about that in my last book 'Herbal Baths'. Yes, it's great to make an herbal bath, or even add herbs to bath bombs!

Further on, chamomile can be used for hair, as well. If you're blond, this is your rinse friend. Brew some tea, let it steep and cool a bit, then, after you wash and rinse your hair regularly, rinse again with tea. This will lighten the color if that's what you're looking for.

But here are other interesting uses of chamomile flowers that I thought will be fun.

To old civilizations, this herb was related to the energy of the Sun. It was held that drinking chamomile tea brings positive energy to the body and the mind So it's a vital beverage during various ceremonies and rituals. Since it was believed that it was Sun's herb, it was reserved usually for Sunday (Sun's day).

But the magic doesn't stop there. This Sun's herb has the power to 'heal' other plants, too! Therefore it was planted near other herbs to help them rejuvenate & grow healthy. Amazing, right?

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