Chamomilla

Chamomilla recutita syn. Matricaria chamomilla

Origin
Grows wild in much of temperate Europe and nor th Africa, and is naturalized in the US.

Background
Used to treat disorders of the digestion since the 1st century CE. Chamomile tea is well known as a calming drink that aids sleep.

Preparation
The whole fresh plant is harvested when in flower. It is finely chopped and macerated in alcohol, before being filtered, diluted, and succussed.

Common Names
German chamomile, corn feverfew, wild chamomile.

GERMAN CHAMOMILE The plant is used as an herbal remedy to relieve indigestion, menstrual pain, migraines, gout, and rheumatic pains.

Key Symptoms

irritability, hypersensitivity to pain, children want to be carried, teething problems, one cheek red and the other pale, greenish diarrhea

The name of this plant derives from the Greek chamaimelon, or "earth apple," so called because of the applelike scent of its blossoms. Culpeper, the 17th-century English herbalist, advocated chamomile for strengthening the uterus, especially after an arduous labor. Herbalists recommend it for external use as a poultice or cream for treating skin complaints such as eczema or burns. Chamomilla, proved by Hahnemann and published in his Materia Medica Pura (1821–34), is used for ailments with extreme sensitivity to pain, especially in children.

Remedy Profile

Chamomilla works best for those exhibiting an extremely low pain threshold, as well as anger, marked irritability, and hostility. Often hypersensitive, they are bad-tempered, easily offended, and impossible to please. They flush easily when angry, and hate being touched. Bad temper, anger, or stress exacerbate physical symptoms.

Chamomilla is often given to children who are snappy, wail when ill, and are pacified only if being carried and cuddled by someone walking around.

Typical Chamomilla symptoms are great irritability and pain that seems unbearable. The remedy is given for teething pain, fever, stomach pain with diarrhea, menstrual or labor pains, and sore, inflamed nipples during breast-feeding.

Irritability

Symptoms: Hypersensitivity to pain, and hostility and anger that triggers physical problems. Things may be demanded then promptly thrown away.

Symptoms better: For being carried; for perspiring.

Symptoms worse: For being touched; for being put down.

Toothaches, teething & earaches

Symptoms: Excruciating pain in the teeth or ears, with fever. Toothache flares up after a hot drink or if a tooth is pressed. Swollen glands may cause face and neck pain, and the ears, nose, and throat may feel blocked and numb. Babies teething may scream angrily, insist on being carried, and have greenish diarrhea.

Symptoms better: For cold; for being carried.

Symptoms worse: For heat; for warm foods and drinks.

Fever

Symptoms: hot, flushed state, often with one cheek red and the other pale. There may be irritability, shivering, and a tendency to sweat easily.

Symptoms better: For cold.

Symptoms worse: For heat; for warm foods and drinks.

Colic & diarrhea

Symptoms: Colicky pain in the abdomen, possibly with pale green diarrhea that smells of rotten eggs. Colic in children may cause restlessness and arching of the back.

Symptoms better: For warm compresses on the abdomen; for fasting.

Symptoms worse: For heat; for fresh air; for anger.

Menstrual & labor pain

Symptoms: Menstrual cramps or labor pains, possibly severe enough to cause sweats, anger, or fainting. Anger may trigger nonmenstrual bleeding.

Symptoms better: For being driven in a car.

Symptoms worse: For heat; for drafts; for wind; for damp; for anger; for touch.

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