| Extraction Method: |
Steam Distillation |
| Part of Plant: |
Flower head |
| Country of Origin: |
France and Hungary |
| Growing Method: |
Wild |
| Description: |
The Chamomile German is an annual, reaching up to 60cm in height. From May to August it flowers, sporting top-heavy flower heads with a fragrance similar to apples. |
| Aromatic Description: |
When opening the bottle you get an aroma sometimes described as having a sweet, straw-like fragrance.
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| Aroma Family: |
Flowers |
| Strength of Aroma: |
Medium |
| Colour: |
Deep Blue |
| Consistency: |
Medium |
| Aromatic Note: |
Middle |
| Evaporation Rate: |
4-6 hours |
| Blends well with: |
Bergamot, Clary sage, Lavender, Geranium, Jasmine, Tea tree, Grapefruit, Rose, Lemon and Ylang Ylang. |
| Blending Factor: |
1 |
| Body Systems: |
Children’s Remedy, Digestive, Integumentary, Nervous, Reproductive, Respiratory, Skin care |
| Therapeutic Actions: |
Analgesic, anti-allergenic, anti-inflammatory, antipholgistic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, carminative, cicatrisant, cholagogue, emmenagogue, hepatic, sedative, stomachic, vulnerary |
| Clinically Proven: |
Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antispasmodic, anxiolytic, sedative |
| Common Uses: |
The essential oil is useful in the treatment of Abscesses, allergies, arthritis, boils, colic, cuts, cystitis, dermatitis, dysmenorrhea, earache, flatulence, hair, headache, inflamed skin, insect bites, insomnia, nausea, neuralgia, PMS, rheumatism, sores, sprains, strains, stress, wounds.
German Chamomile contains Azulene, a powerful anti-inflammatory agent. This blue crystal is not actually present in the plant, but forms in the oil and only a small quantity is needed. The quality is generally graded by the azulene content and good quality oil should contain between 4.5 – 5%. It is this azulene that gives it a deep blue colour .
Chamomile reduces inflammation due to headaches, asthma, allergies. It also treats colic in children, light constipation, PMS, menstrual pain, and gall bladder damage.
Treatment of symptoms of PMS with Chamomile is also beneficial especially when the symptoms are related to stress.
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| Skincare / Perfumery: |
Chamomile is wonderful for soothing inflamed, itchy and sensitive skin, and is ideal as a soothing mist spray or compress if you have been exposed to a skincare product that has triggered an allergic reaction. |
| Best form of Application: |
To skin - Massage, compress, bath, sitz bath, douche, skin care
Inhalation – direct inhalation, sniffy tube, diffuser, oil vaporiser
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| Personality Profile: |
Stillness, Calm, Softness, Gentleness, Relaxed, Serene, Spiritually aware, Emotionally stable, Inner peace, Understanding, Co-operative. Soothes those who are grieving. |
| Energetics and Subtle Aromatherapy: |
Cooling, Harmonising, Peaceful, Soothing, Spiritual |
| Astral Profile: |
Planet: Venus
Element: Water, Wood
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| Chakra: |
Throat, Third Eye, Crown |
| Colour Therapy: |
Blue - Light through to Indigo |
| Crystal: |
Opal |
| Magical Influences: |
Sleep, Meditation, Peace |
| History: |
Derived from the Greek word meaning 'ground apple' and the Latin word 'nobilis', referring to a noble flower, it certainly is a plant of many uses. To the Egyptians it was a herb dedicated to the sun to cure fevers and to the moon for its cooling ability.
This herb has been used for medicinal purposes and skin therapy for a long time, in particular in Europe. German/Blue Chamomile and Roman Chamomile have very similar properties, however the German/Blue oil is better for anti-inflammatory applications, because it has a higher content of Azulene.
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| Shelf life: |
Users can expect a shelf life of at least 6 months to 2 Years with proper storage conditions (cool, out of direct sunlight).
Current Batch exp (tba)
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| Cautions: |
Non-toxic, non-irritant, safe for children, elderly and pregnancy. |
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