Chamomile (German)

Chamomile

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Chamomile (German)

Chamomile

Matricaria chamomilla

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Sign

Leo

House

Element

Fire

Modality

Fixed

Ayurvedic Profile

Dosha Effect

Pacifies Pitta & Vata

Rasa / Taste

Bitter; Sweet

Virya / Energy

Cooling

Medicinal Actions

Carminative, anti-inflammatory, mild sedative, antispasmodic

Helps With

Anxiety & stress Insomnia Indigestion / bloating Skin inflammation & rash

Why This Plant

"The gentle sun-disc flower — calm at the center of the radiant sign. Leo's warmth softened into soothing ease; chamomile teaches that the strong heart also knows how to rest."

Cultivation

Direct sow; full sun; self-seeds readily; harvest flowers continuously.

Zone: 6a

Safety

Very safe. Rare allergy in those sensitive to ragweed/Asteraceae.

Save the seed of the plant that helped you — next year it helps your neighbor.