Apothecary
Chamomile.
Matricaria chamomilla
Also known as Maythen, Ground Apple, Scented Mayweed
Sun-yellow and apple-scented, chamomile is the gentlest of the gold-bringers. A wash of its tea over the hands before a game of chance, a sprinkle of its flowers beneath the pillow before sleep, and the world tilts a little closer toward fortune and rest.
Correspondences
Element
Water
Planet
Sun
Zodiac
Leo
Chakra
Solar Plexus
Parts Used
Flower heads
Harvest
Late spring to summer
Practice
Magical Properties
Money, sleep, love, purification, luck, meditation
Wash your hands in chamomile tea before gambling to attract luck. Burn as a calming incense before meditation. Add flowers to dream pillows. Sprinkle around the home to remove curses and bring tranquility.
Mundane
Mundane Uses
Anti-inflammatory, anxiolytic, and antispasmodic. Used for insomnia, anxiety, and digestive complaints.
Devotion
Deity Associations
Cernunnos, Ra
History
Folklore & History
Called 'Ground Apple' from its sweet, apple-like scent. In ancient Egypt, chamomile was dedicated to the Sun and used in embalming.
Safety
Safety Notes
Avoid in pregnancy (in large doses). Possible allergy in those sensitive to ragweed family.
This information is provided for educational and magical reference only. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using herbs medicinally.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chamomile used for in witchcraft?
Chamomile is traditionally used in workings for money, sleep, love, purification, luck, meditation. Wash your hands in chamomile tea before gambling to attract luck.
What element is Chamomile associated with?
Chamomile is associated with the Water element and the sign of Leo, and resonates with the Solar Plexus chakra.
What planet rules Chamomile?
Chamomile is ruled by Sun. In the classical planetary system, this gives the herb its characteristic energetic signature and indicates which workings it most readily amplifies and which planetary hours best suit it.
Is Chamomile safe to use?
Some care is required when working with Chamomile. Avoid in pregnancy (in large doses). Possible allergy in those sensitive to ragweed family. The information here is provided for educational and magical reference only — always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb medicinally.
In Your Practice
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