I’m not into touchy-feely stuff. So, when someone suggested, many years ago, that I might actually like the chamomile effects of a tea she was going to make for me, I was skeptical.
But I have to admit I actually did enjoy the chamomile effects.
Because I had a very bad headache. And I guess the chamomile tea helped reduce the inflammation that was causing the headache. So I got relief without taking any drugs. Not even an aspirin.
After all these years, I’ve discovered Nicole Apelian, a Ph.D in Cultural Anthropology. And on her own health, wellness, and education platform she includes chamomile in her Medicinal Seed Kit. That’s something she put together to help you grow a natural pharmacy in your own backyard.
Here’s what she says about this flowering plant:
My grandmother used to grow chamomile in her garden. She would pick the flowers in early autumn, dry them on old newspapers, and store them in mason jars. She saw this plant as a real “heal-all.” If I’d get pinkeye, she’d put a warm compress dipped in chamomile tea over my irritated eyes. If my stomach hurt, she’d make me drink the tea, and I’d soon start to feel better.
It’s very soothing, and it helps relax your digestive muscles. You can also use this plant to make your own chamomile oil, which is still probably one of the best natural skin remedies out there. Researchers believe that’s because chamomile oil can penetrate even the deep layers of your skin, where true healing takes place.
Here’s some more of what she shares in a guide that comes with the kit:
- Take a handful of dried or fresh chamomile leaves and add them to a warm bath. Step inside to relax your entire body, especially sore muscles, and aching joints.
- Chamomile is known as “The Gardener’s Doctor” as it has the power to heal and enhance the growth of the plants around it.
- Chamomile Compresses for Irritated Eyes,
- Stomach Tea,
- Infused Chamomile Oil for Wounds and Skin Ulcers,
- Chamomile Tincture for Sciatica and Rheumatic Pain,
- Eczema Salve,
- Chamomile Sitz Bath for Hemorrhoids
Nicole says that chamomile is “the natural antibiotic.”
Watch what else she says about her Medicinal Seed Kit.
I bet you’ll find it. Mighty interesting to say the least. I sure did.
Stay tuned,
