Pineapple Weed (A.K.A Wild Chamomile)
(Matricaria discoidea)
Energetics: Warming. Drying. Leaf may be more cooling.
Taste: Flower is sweet & pungent. Leaf is bitter.
Tissue States:
Systems Affected: Nervous system. Digestive system.
Parts Used: Leaf & flower.
Key Components:
Preparations & dosage: Infusion: Steep a small handful of young flowers 5-10 minutes. Fresh food: Trail nibble or added to salads.
Actions:
Foundational: Aromatic. Relaxant. Bitter (leaves)
Primary: Carminative. Sedative. Galactagogue.
Secondary: Vermifuge.
Uses:
Said to repel insects.
Indigestion. Gas pains. Mild laxative.
Used externally as a wash for sores and itching.
Combines well with:
Identifying: When in doubt, crush one of the leaves or flowers and you should immediately get the relaxing scent reminiscent of chamomile or a pineapple-y scent. That's one way you can tell for sure that you've got pineapple weed.
Growing: Seed germination takes about 3 weeks.
Harvesting:
Contraindications:
Sources:
Northeast Foraging: Leda Meredith. Pg 206-207
Peterson Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs of Eastern and Central North America: Steven Foster & James A. Duke. Pg 168-169
Studies:
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, nor is it intended to replace medical advice. For educational purposes only.
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, nor is it intended to replace medical advice. For educational purposes only.
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