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German Chamomile
Latin Name: Matricaria recutita
Botanical Family: Asteraceae
Origin: Bavaria
Part Used: Flower
Perfume: Floral, musky, herbaceous, apple-like
Note: Middle
Colour: deep blue
Consistency: Thick
Extraction method: steam distillation
Blends well with: Clary sage, geranium, lavender, rose, helicrysum, frankincense
patchouli
Application methods: Diffused, bath, topical, massage, compress
Warnings: Avoid in early pregnancy
Chamomile maroc, commonly sold as chamomile has no medicinal value
Do not purchase oil with greenish hue, it is old
Actions:
Analgesic
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-allergic
Anti-infectious
Anti-spasmodic
Anti-Viral
Antiseptic
Digestive
Diuretic
Sedative
Systems:
Skin:
Minor wounds
Boils
Burns
Rashes
Skin irritation
Hives
Acne
Atopic dermatitis
Psoriasis
Roscea
Allergies
Aging skin
Sensitive skin
Nervous system:
Anxiety
Depression
Stress
Hysteria
Irritability
Insomnia
Headaches
Nervous tension
Nervous stomach
Withdrawals
Musculoskeletal:
Tired muscles
Aches & pains
Rheumatism
Arthritis
Digestive:
- Increases appetite
- Flatulence
- Diarrhoea
Reproductive:
- PMS
- Menstrual pain
- Menopause
Other:
- Babies teething
- Colic
- Hair conditioner
Spiritual & emotional
Calming
Relaxing
Rejuvinating
Please take note that all therapeutic values listed above will only be gained with the use of 100% pure, therapeutic grade Essential Oils, such as those available from Homestead Health Australia. They are available for sale through our webstore on this site, or click here to purchase our German Chamomile Essential Oil. The information included here should by no way be considered a replacement for proper diagnosis by a trained medical professional.