German Chamomile Matricaria chamomilla Essential Oil Information

German Chamomile Essential Oil |
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Botanical Name |
Alternative Names |
Source Location |
Plant part used |
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Matricaria chamomilla |
Blue chamomile |
Europe & Asia |
Flowers |
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Extraction Method |
Color |
Consistency |
Aroma Strength |
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Steam distillation |
Deep blue |
Thin |
Medium |
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Fragrance |
Strong sweet, yet warmly herbaceous |
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Benefits |
For the skin, treats abscesses, boils, colic, cuts, cystitis and dermatitis, as well as inflamed skin, insect bites, and wounds. Anti-inflammatory benefits help rheumatism and arthritis. Also useful for treating dysmenorrhea, earache, flatulence, headache, insomnia, nausea, neuralgia, PMS, and sores, plus sprains, strains, stress and allergies. |
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Blends Well With |
Clary Sage, Jasmine, Lavender, Rose, Ylang ylang |
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Constituents |
Bisabolol, Farnesol, Azulene, Farnasene, Thujanol |
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Properties |
Anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, carminative, digestive aide, vulnerary, anti-bacterial |
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Safety |
May cause dermatitis. |
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