General Properties

• analgesic
• antidepressant
• anti-inflammatory
• antispasmodic
• hepatic
• sedative

Description

Chamomile, German is an herb that is steam distilled to produce an oil with a beautiful blue color (due to the high levels of azulene). Some of its countries of origin are England, Germany, South America and France.

German Chamomile has wonderful anti-inflammatory and soothing properties making this oil and excellent one for all manner of skincare. It is helpful in treating acne, dermatitis, and eczema as well as inflamed and sensitive skins. It is mainly composed of chamazulene (produced during the steam distillation process, not present in the fresh plant) and farnesene.

For internal inflammation, Chamomile is very useful for arthritis and inflamed joints as well as inflamed conditions of the digestive tract (colitis, gastritis and diarrhea) due to the fact that tension and anxiety are often the cause of these conditions and Chamomile is very calming on an emotional level. It has also been used in the treatment of depression.

Chamomile, being one of the gentlest oils, is well known for being a suitable oil for treating children with. Earaches can be relieved by massaging around the ear with a massage oil infused with Chamomile. Of course, chamomile in the bath can take the "edge" off a cranky, irritable child before bedtime, making life happier for all parties concerned.

Blends well with Bergamot, Jasmine, Neroli, Clary Sage and Rose. Oils for children should be at 1% or less.

Specific Cautions

References

Information about this essential oil came from the following sources:

1. Worwood, Valerie Ann. The Fragrant Pharmacy. (Toronto: Bantam Books, 1990)
2. Davis, Patricia. Aromatherapy: An A-Z. (United Kingdom: Saffron Walden, 1988)
3. Tisserand, Robert and Tony Balacs. Essential Oil Safety. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 1995)

Note and Disclaimer

The information and opinions provided here are for general educational purposes only and do not replace medical advice. It is your responsibility to consult a suitably qualified medical practitioner to ensure that you will not have any medical problems from any of our products.

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