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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3320 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 25 2009 : 7:47:50 PM
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An infusion of Chamomile flowers is used as a hair shampoo, especially for fair hair. The flowers are sometimes added to cosmetics as an anti-allergenic agent. The dried herb is made into potpourri and herb pillows, and is burned for aromatherapy.
Applied externally as a wash or compress for skin inflammations, sunburn, burns, and added to bath for relaxing tired, achy muscles and feet, and softening the skin.
Ever try infusing oils? I use extra virgin olive oil and fill small muslin bags with either Chamomile or Calendula, drop that into a large covered jar and place in my cupboard for a few weeks. I then incorporate my infusion into the healing salve that I make. 
Melody
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
1310 Posts
Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
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Posted - Feb 26 2009 : 05:38:23 AM
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Chamomile also makes a wonderful tea and is very relaxing. :)
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city!
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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sjs
True Blue Farmgirl
247 Posts
Stephanie
Oakland
CA
USA
247 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 8:06:11 PM
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I love my chamomile tea before bed... and during stressful moments. Good stuff.
Stephanie, Farmgirl Sister #513!
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NudeFoodFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
433 Posts
Heide
Benton City
WA
433 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2009 : 07:58:05 AM
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My babies had colic so bad it was insane and the best thing was Chamomile with Catnip tea. I breast fed but we would make the tea and put it in the small bottles and the babies could drink a couple of sips (thats all it took) to soothe their upset belly.
We love Chamomile!
Nude Food Farm
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farmmom22
True Blue Farmgirl
616 Posts
Tammy
Scottsville
KY
USA
616 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2009 : 8:57:17 PM
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I used catnip tea for my daughter too! My crazy pediatrician told me that I shouldn't but I did ayways. I also used Karo syrup for constipation and it worked.
You can also use chamomile tea to make a dampening off spray for your seedlings. I have the recipe on my blog.
http://afarmgirljourney.blogspot.com/
Farmgirl Sister #492
Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. -Carl Bard |
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BeckySue
True Blue Farmgirl
63 Posts
BeckySue
Arizona
USA
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Posted - Apr 17 2009 : 08:21:08 AM
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~ Thank you FarmSisters for all this great info!
I didn't know about making a "dampeninng off spray" for my seedlings! I must try that!
i have always LOVED Chamomile - it was the first herb i ever got acquainted with~TrueLove!
Love, BeckySue
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