Chamomile - Water of Youth

Liquid Wisdom

Is the common name for several daisy-like plants. Considered to be a cure-all, Chamomile is commonly used in the Nehwon as sedative for anxiety and relaxation. It is used in the Eastern Lands for wound healing and to reduce inflammation or swelling. It works for any condition, in which healing is needed. Chamomile is used as a tea or applied as a compress. Two of the species are commonly used to make brews for herbal medicine. Both are nearly identical, except for growth environmental differences. "Water of Youth" has daisy-like white flowers. It is also used as a mild laxative and is anti-inflammatory and bactericidal. "Ground Apples" has daisy-like white flowers and procumbent stems; the leaves are alternate, finely dissected, and have a fine hair covering. The solitary, terminal flower-heads, rising 20–30 cm (8–12 in) above the ground, consist of prominent yellow disk flowers and silver-white ray flowers. The flowering time in the Northern Hemisphere is Ghost Moon (Summer Murderer's Moon (Summer) Thunder Moon (Summer Satyr's Moon (Autumn), and its fragrance is sweet, crisp, fruity and herbaceous. Some say like apples, hence the name "ground apple". The "Water of youth" refers to its ability to cure anxiety and promote relaxation.

Basic Information

Growth Rate & Stages

The flowers bloom in early to midsummer, and have a strong, aromatic smell. In Northern areas can be found into early Fall. A "ground apple" needs light soil, adequate moisture, and sun in order to thrive. Each square meter contains 83-100 plants. The area is only suitable to light foot traffic or in places where animals access is difficult.

Ecology and Habitats

Chamomile will tolerate many soils, but prefers a sandy, well-drained soil, does not require large amounts of fertilizer,

Additional Information

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Dried chamomile has a reputation (among herbalists) for being incorrectly prepared because it is dried at a temperature above the boiling point of the volatile components of the plant.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

All of Nehwon

If you drink this tea on a weekly basis, it offers a variety of health benefits. ... Furthermore, it is loaded with antioxidants that may play a role in lowering your risk of several diseases. (+2 saving throw)

Origin/Ancestry

All of Nehwon

Conservation Status

The tea is golden brew made from dried chamomile flowers and hot water. Time is everything in making this tea.

Chamomile

Potion You regain 1d4 Hit Points when you drink this potion. if drank weekly +2 constitution saving throw. Resisting a madness-inducing effect usually requires a +2 Wisdom or Charisma saving throw. The Herbalist kit is not required to make this but it helps. you can make this during a short rest. When you create this potion, it will receive your proficiency bonus. Example a Tea brewed who's creator had a +2 bonus makes a 1d4+2 Tea, but a Tea made by a non-proficient character may successfully make the Tea, but it will never be any better than 1d4. Herbalist Kit: This kit contains a variety of instruments such as clippers, mortar and pestle, and pouches and vials used by herbalists to create remedies and potions. Proficiency with this kit lets you add your proficiency bonus to any ability checks you make to identify or apply herbs. Also, proficiency with this kit is required to create antitoxin Common

This item is a natural healer, The potion's gold liquid give off a apple fragrance when agitated. a cure-all, Healing, Drink or can be used on bandage, a compress. It can be taken as an herbal tea, two teaspoons of dried flower per cup of tea, which should be steeped for 10 to 15 minutes while covered to avoid evaporation of the volatile oils. Use a chamomile dried and tightly wrapped in a light cheese cloth. as a hot compress by dipping it into hot water and holding it against the piercing for anywhere up to 20 minutes. This can also be bandaged to the effected area, three times a day giving the 1d4 heal.

Cost: 4 Gold per Weight: 8oz