| Biological Name: |
Matricaria recutita |
| Other Names: |
Pin Heads, german chamomile, wild chamomile, ground apple
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| Parts Used: |
Flowers |
| Habitat: |
Native to Europe, now found in N. America and extensively cultivated
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| Actions: |
Sedative, carminative, anti-inflammatory, relaxant, bitters vasodilatory, analgesic, antispasmodic
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| Use: |
Active constituents include bioflavonoids, apigenin, luteolin and quercetin.
These active ingredients contribute to chamomile’s anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and smooth muscle relaxing effects, particularly in the gastrointestinal tract. Chamomile depresses the central nervous system. It relieves arthritic joint inflammation in animal studies. Very popular herb for wound care and bathing horses’ eyes that are sore or inflamed.
Make a cup of tea for yourself and get a good night sleep!
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| Dosage use for horses: |
1 handful of dried flowers in feed daily. |
References
Self, Hilary Page. A Modern Horse Herbal. Kenilworth Press, 1996.
Electronic version of "A Modern Herbal"
www.botanical.com
Holistic-online.com. ICBS, Inc.
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