====== German Chamomile ======
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latin_names: Matricaria recutita
folk_names: Ground Apple, Heermannchen (German) Chamaimelon, Camomyle
gender_tags: Masculine
planet_tags: Sun
element_tags: Water
deity_tags:
effect_tags: Sleep, Meditation, Peace
part_tags: essential oil, fresh flowers, dried flowers
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===== Magical Uses =====
German Chamomile is used in calming and sleep incenses and brews. It is also used to attract money.
The sunny nature of German Chamomile has been used to combat curses and spells.
===== Aromatherapy =====
The essential oil of //Matricaria chamomilla// is a beautiful shade of blue. The substance responsible for this color, azulene, isn’t present within the plant itself but naturally forms during the extraction process which creates the oil. Just gazing at it is relaxing. Combined with the delicious scent, the oil works wonders in soothing stressed persons.