Chamomile (German)

Chamomilla Matricaria

Description:

A Strongly aromatic annual herb, up to 2ft/60cm tall, with a hairless, erect, branching stem. It has delicate feathery leaves and a daily like white flower.

Actions:

Analgesic, anti-allergenic, anti-inflammatory, antiphologistic, antispasmodic, batericide, calminative, cictrizant, cholagogue, digestive, febrifuge, fungicidal, hepatic, nerve sedative, stimulant of leukocyte production, stomachic, sudorific, vermifuge, vulnerary.

Extraction:

The oil is extracted by steam distillation from the flower heads.

Characteristics:

An inky-blue, viscous liquid, with a strong, sweetish, warm-herbaceous odour. It blends will with geranium, lavender, patchouli, rose, benzoin, neroli, bergamot, marjoram, lemon, ylang ylang, jasmine and clary sage.

Perfume:

Scent:

Warm, herbaceous, sweet, slightly bitter, green

Key Qualities:

Relaxing, soothing, balancing, calming, tonic(nerve)

Odour Intensity:

Very High

Aromatherapy Use:

Skin Care:

Acne, allergies, boils, burns, cuts, chilblains, dermatitis, earache, eczema, hair care, inflammation, insect bites, rashes, sensitive skin, teething pain, toothache, wounds

Circulation, Muscles & Joints:

Arthritis, inflamed joints, muscular pain, neuralgia, rheumatism, sprains

Digestive System:

Dyspepsia, colic, indigestion, nausea

Reproductive System:

Dysmenorrhea, menopausal problems, menorrhagia

Nervous System:

Headache, insomnia, nervous tension, migraine, stress related complaints

Safety Data:

Generally nontoxic, nonirritant, but causes dermatitis in some individuals

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