chamomile (german) essential oil

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CHAMOMILE GERMAN ESSENTIAL OIL 1

CHAMOMILE, GERMAN

LATIN NAME Matricaria recutita

(not to be confused with Tanacetum annuum

wild, blue or atlas chamomile)

FAMILY NAME Asteraceae (Compositae)

SYNONYMS M. chamomilla, Hungarian chamomile, single chamomile

COLOUR Dark blue, may turn green with age

VISCOSITY Medium to thick

AROMA Sweet, straw-like / warm / herbaceous

NOTE Middle

COUNTRIES OF PRODUCTION

Native to Europe and north Asia, it is now produced in France, Spain, Hungary, Morocco,

Egypt, Afghanistan, and South America

PARTS USED Fresh flowering tops

EXTRACTION METHOD Steam distillation

YIELD 0.2 0.4%

BLENDS WELL WITH

Geranium, lavender, patchouli, rose, benzoin, neroli, bergamot, marjoram, lemon, ylang

ylang, jasmine, clary sage, labdanum

MAIN CHEMICAL COMPONENTS

Chamazulene, azulenes bisabol oxide, alpha disbolo, a-terpinene, limonene, r-cymene,

ocimene, trans-b-farnasene, trans-a-farnasene, cadinene, a-copaene, caryophyllene,

g-muurolene, a-muurolene, spathulenol, farnesol, 1-8-cineole, herniarin, umbelliferone,

NOTE:

1. The chamazulene is not present in the fresh flower, but rather produced during theprocess of distillation

2. Contains more azulene than Roman chamomile and is therefore considered abetter anti-inflammatory

WARNINGS & CONTRA INDICATIONS

Non-toxic, non-irritant Some reports of dermatitis in sensitive individuals Possible allergic reaction for those allergic to ragweed Some warnings during pregnancy, but none of these have specific data, and may

simply be precautionary

THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES

Anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, bactericidal, cicatrisant, cholagogue, digestive,

emmenagogue, febrifuge, hepatic, nerve sedative, stomachic, sudorific, vermifuge,

analgesic, anti-allergenic, calmative, immuno-stimulant, fungicidal


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THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS

EMOTIONAL

Insomnia, nervous tension Stress-caused headaches Anger, irritability DepressionDIGESTIVE

Dyspepsia, indigestion Nausea ColicGENITO-URINARY

Hormone like actin Dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia CystitisNERVOUS SYSTEM

Tension Headache, migraine InsomniaSKIN

Acne, rosacea Burns, cuts Chilblains Eczema Inflammations Allergies Dermatitis Hair careSTRUCTURAL

Arthritis, rheumatism Muscular pain Sprains Inflamed joints

OTHER

METHODS OF APPLICATION

AEROSOL

Very calming on the mental & emotional level it parallels its physical effects Soothing anti-depressant Helpful where


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BATH / FOOT BATH

Analgesic properties are effective in relieving the discomfort associated withmenstrual pain, when used in massage, compress and baths

Will ease the painful cramps by reducing excessive menstrual flowCREAM OR MASSAGE OIL

Massage and compresses should be applied to the lower abdomen for infectionssuch as cystitis

Can be used in massage where there is severe muscular pain and is particularlyeffective for this problem

COMPRESS

Hot compress

Chamomile is a good choice of essential oil to use where inflammation is presentUsed in a hot compress for:

Boils, abscesses, tooth abscesses until the sufferer can get to the dentist Infected cuts, splinters, etcChamomile can also be used in compress for internal inflammatory conditions, for

problems associated with the digestive tract, such as:

Colitis Gastritis DiarrhoeaCold compress

The anti-inflammatory property in chamomile is also useful when applied in coldcompress for inflamed joints

Beneficial for conditions like:

Arthritis Sprains Inflamed tendons Swollen joints A cold compress of chamomile can be applied effectively to all swollen tissue

NOTES

German chamomile is more effective as an anti-inflammatory than Romanchamomile. It is the chemical difference between the two chamomiles that affects

their properties, eg:

Roman chamomile has ketones while German chamomile does not

chamomile (german) essential oil

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