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One of the most loved and most used herbs throughout history is the Chamomile flower. Its name comes from the Greek “kamai melon” meaning “ground apple” due to its apple-like fragrance.
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Description: Chamomile (Egyptian), c/s & powdered
Botanical name: Matricaria recutita
One of the most loved and most used herbs throughout history is the Chamomile flower. Its name comes from the Greek “kamai melon” meaning “ground apple” due to its apple-like fragrance. Beatrix Potter in 1902 wrote of a healing Chamomile tea given to the feverish Peter Rabbit by his mother. Early Egyptians revered the herb for its effectiveness in curing the chills caused by malaria, or agues. Chamomiles were used to refresh the air in a time when bathing was infrequent at best. Stems were strewn on the floor where they would release a pleasant fragrance when stepped on. The yellow Chamomile flower has been used to flavor Manzanilla sherry in Spain, highlight blonde hair color, and repel insects.
Sample Incense Recipes
1. Peace Incense
Mix together:
- 1 part Lavender
- 1 part Lemon
- 1 part Violet
- 1 part Cardamom
- 2 partsOrris Root (ground)
Thoroughly grind all ingredients in a mortar and pestle.
Burn over smoldering charcoal.
2. Prosperity (Simmering potpouri)
Mix together:
- 3 cups water
- 4 tbsp cardamom seeds
- 2 tbsp whole cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3 nutmeg berries
- 1 tsp ginger
Mix all ingredients together and simmer on the stovetop or in a potpouri burner.
3. Sun Incense
Mix together:
- 3 parts frankincense
- 1 part cinnamon bark
- 11 part cardamom seed
Thoroughly grind all ingredients in a mortar and pestle.
Burn over smoldering charcoal.
4. Egyptian Kyphi Incense
Mix together:
- 4 parts Frankincense
- 2 parts Benzoin
- 2 parts Gum Mastic
- 2 parts Myrrh
- 1 part Cedar
- 1 part Galangal (or Ginger)
- 1/2 part Calamus (or Vetivert)
- 1/2 part Cardamom
- 1 part Cinnamon
- 1/2 part Juniper berries
- 1/2 part Orris
- 1/2 part Cypress
- a few drops Wine
- a few drops Honey
- 7 raisin
Thoroughly grind all dry ingredients in a mortar and pestle.
Mix in all wet ingredients and store in an air-tight container for at least two weeks to age.
Form mixture into pea-zize balls.
Burn over smoldering charcoal.
Sample Incense Recipes
2. Midsummer Incense
Mix together:
- 2 parts Sandalwood
- 1 part Mugwort
- 1 part Chamomile
- 1 part Gardenia petals
- A few drops of Rose oil
- A few drops of Lavender oil
Thoroughly grind all dry ingredients in a mortar and pestle.
Blend in oils
Burn over smoldering charcoal.
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| Tripura Cardamom Essential Oil |
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$18.95
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