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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.

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