Chamomile Meaning and magickal uses
Also called German Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, Ground Apple
A gentle golden flower for calm, rest and quietly attracting good fortune.
- Intentions
- Peace, Sleep and Dreams, Prosperity, Love
- Element
- Water
- Planet
- The Sun
- Zodiac
- Leo
- Day
- Sunday
- Moon phase
- Waning Crescent
- Parts used
- Flowers
How to use it
- Calming ritual bath
Steep a handful of dried flowers in hot water, strain, and add the tea to a warm bath. Breathe slowly and let the day's tension soak out of you before bed.
- Lucky hand wash
In folklore, gamblers washed their hands in chamomile tea for luck. Rinse your hands in a cooled infusion before a job interview or money task while you focus on calm confidence.
- Sleep sachet
Fill a small cloth bag with chamomile and lavender and tuck it inside your pillowcase. Each night, breathe in the scent and let it signal to your body that it is time to rest.
Works well with
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History and folklore
The name comes from Greek words meaning ground apple, for the sweet, fruity scent of the flowers. The ancient Egyptians honored chamomile and linked it with the sun, and in medieval Europe it was a favorite strewing herb, scattered on floors so its fragrance rose when people walked over it. Old garden lore calls it the plant's physician, because ailing plants were thought to recover when chamomile grew nearby. In magick it is the herb of soft, steady comfort.
A gentle golden flower for calm, rest and quietly attracting good fortune.
- Intentions: Peace, Sleep and Dreams, Prosperity, Love
- Element: Water
- Planet: The Sun
- Zodiac: Leo
- Day: Sunday
- Moon phase: Waning Crescent
- Parts used: Flowers
Safety: Toxic to cats, dogs and horses (ASPCA list), so keep flowers and tea away from pets. People allergic to ragweed, daisies or marigolds may react to chamomile on skin or if swallowed. Ask a healthcare provider before drinking it in large amounts during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
How to use it
- Calming ritual bath. Steep a handful of dried flowers in hot water, strain, and add the tea to a warm bath. Breathe slowly and let the day's tension soak out of you before bed.
- Lucky hand wash. In folklore, gamblers washed their hands in chamomile tea for luck. Rinse your hands in a cooled infusion before a job interview or money task while you focus on calm confidence.
- Sleep sachet. Fill a small cloth bag with chamomile and lavender and tuck it inside your pillowcase. Each night, breathe in the scent and let it signal to your body that it is time to rest.
Works well with: Yellow Candle, Amethyst, Waning Crescent, Lavender Oil
Folklore
The name comes from Greek words meaning ground apple, for the sweet, fruity scent of the flowers. The ancient Egyptians honored chamomile and linked it with the sun, and in medieval Europe it was a favorite strewing herb, scattered on floors so its fragrance rose when people walked over it. Old garden lore calls it the plant's physician, because ailing plants were thought to recover when chamomile grew nearby. In magick it is the herb of soft, steady comfort.
The Witch's Cabinet is a free reference for your practice. Correspondences are traditional associations, not medical advice. Always follow the safety notes, especially with herbs and essential oils around children, pets and during pregnancy.