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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