CHAMOMILE, GERMAN (Matricaria recutita)
Produced from the flowers. The steam distillation process produces azulene, which gives the oil a blue color. Hypercritical CO2 extraction produces a green waxy oil. Produced in Germany, Europe, Asia.
SAFETY: Non-irritant, non-sensitizing, non-allergenic. Appears safe at normal dosage. Chemical class: sesquiterpene.
USAGE HISTORY: Established usage in European herbal medicine.
PROPERTIES:
- Internal-oral, suppository; topical
- Improves digestion, soothes ulcers, nausea, liver regenerant (Antispasmodic, antiseptic, chologogue, hepatic)
- Relieves pain and swelling from soft tissue injuries, possibly the best aromatherapy treatment for sprains, strains, contusions, and inflammation (Anti-inflammatory)
- Relieves hormonal imbalance and menstrual discomfort (Analgesic, sedative, tonic)
- Disinfectant, cystitis treatment (Antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic)
- May be placed directly on open wounds, broken skin, injuries
- Reduces fever (Febrifuge)
- PMS and menopausal balancer
- Skin treatment for dermatitis, acne, cuts, eczema, severly infected skin
- Systems: Immune, integumentary, muscular-skeletal, digestive, endocrine, genito-urinary, reproductive, nervous
PERFUME NOTE: Heart note
EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:
- Calming, peaceful energy
- Enhances a state of ease
- Ancient Egyptians dedicated the plant to the sun: Warming spirit
- Chakra: Solar plexus