STEINER'S
PROPOSITION:
Elements that are necessary for plant growth include potash, calcium and
various compounds of calcium. Chamomile draws the effects of calcium. It
also contains homeopathic sulphur which enables it to attract the other substances
it needs and incorporate them into an organic process. Chamomile works on
calcium to develop what can help to ward off the harmful effects of fructification
(fruiting) and keep the pant healthy.
HOW TO MAKE 503 ACCORDING TO STEINER:
'The chamomile is prepared by stuffing the little flowers into cattle intestines,
burying those sausages during winter in the ground where the snow remains
for a long period and where the snow water when the thaw comes seeps into
the ground, so that "the cosmic-astral influences work down into the
soil where the precious little sausages are buried."'
ESOTERIC COMMENT:
Chamomile has a strong effect on the intestines. It is connected to Mercury,
the planet that is strongly active in the intestinal area. Chamomile pacifies
chaotic astral elements.
ABOUT THE PLANT:
Annual herb
with fine, ferny leaves and daisy-like flowers on stems about 24
inches high. Apple-scented flowers can be used in tea. The plants
fade quickly after flowering. Steam distillation of the flowers renders
a yellow essential oil with a sweet, warm herbaceous odour.
Properties:
Chamomile has calming and soothing properties.
It is used for nervousness, headaches, anxiety, and hysteria. It
is also beneficial for colds and flu. Its antispasmodic properties
benefit cramps and spasms, probably due to the easily assimilable
form of calcium found in it. Chamomile is frequently used for digestive
complaints and taken regularly will gently regulate the bowels. Chamomile
has tonic, diaphoretic (causes sweating), and analgesic (pain-relieving)
properties.
PRACTICAL FARMING CONSIDERATIONS:
Method:
Pick flowers in the morning after the sun has dried dew. Young
flowers are best. They can be recognised by their pyramid-like, greenish
centres which features a ring of pollen-bearing stamens. Take care
to dry the flowers gently in indirect sunlight. Turn them over every
day. Residue moisture will lead to mould. When the flowers are totally
dry, they will be slightly crisp and quite fragrant. Store
them in a brown paper bag in airy, dark place.
Obtain some fresh cow's intestines and stuff the flowers into the intestines
with the use of a funnel and a wooden stick. Don't compress the flowers.
In this way create little sausages.
Timing:
Bury in autumn. Lift in spring.
Potential problems:
Earthworms may eat the sausages and dogs may dig them up. You can place the
sausages into a terra cotta flowerpot (filled with soil) and cover it with
Hessian. Alternatively you can place the sausages in pit of sphagnum moss
to discourage worms. It is important to mark the position properly. 503 is
easy to lose if the location is not well marked.
HOW TO APPLY 503:
Bind the preparation in compost or dry grass and drill deep holes into the
compost heap. Insert the preparation into these holes and backfill.
Liquid manure:
Wrap the flowers in cheesecloth or dried grass and tie them in such a way
that they float on top of the liquid manure.
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