German Chamomile Essential Oil
Added to a bath or rubbed on aching muscles, German Chamomile essential oils' anti-inflammatory and cooling action relaxes and speeds pain relief. It also soothes nerves and promotes sleep.
PLANT PART
Flower
AROMA
Herbaceous
NOTE
Middle-Base
Essential Oil Datasheets
Essential Oil Datasheet | German Chamomile
German Chamomile – Matricaria recutita
Chamomile is an annual native of Europe and Western Asia, growing to 90-125 cm high with very hairy leaves and tubular yellow flowers, surrounded by white ligules. The word ‘Chamomile comes from the Greek word chamomaela or ground apple, referring to the fact that the plant grows low to the ground, and the fresh blooms have a pleasing apple scent. This deep blue to blue-green medium viscosity oil is just what the doctor ordered after a long day. Added to a bath or rubbed on aching muscles, German Chamomile’s anti-inflammatory and cooling action relaxes and speeds pain relief. It also soothes nerves and promotes sleep. The high content of farnesene is a significant contributor to antimicrobial properties.
Country of Origin:
England, Europe, Asia
Extraction Method:
Steam Distilled
Botanical Family:
Asteraceae
Chemical Families:
Sesquiterpenes, Sesquiterpenols, Oxides
Precautions
- Non-toxic
- Non-irritating unless oxidized.
- If oxidized, the potential for irritation and sensitization exists.
Therapeutic Properties
The high sesquiterpene content contributes to the anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects of German Chamomile. It also promotes the regeneration of the skin caused by burns, rashes, and cuts. Chamomile is a cleanser of the blood, aids liver and pancreas function. It also helps to dispel anger and stabilize emotions.
| Analgesic | Antiallergenic | Antifungal |
| Anti-inflammatory | Antibacterial | Antihistaminic |
| Antispasmodic | Antiviral | Cicatrisant |
| CNS sedative | Cooling | Skin Healing |
| Tonic | Wound healing (burns) |
Body Systems Applications
Circulatory System
Circulatory System
Lower Blood Pressure & Palpitations
Use topically to back of the neck or bottoms of the feet or diffuse aromatically to help provide relief.
Digestive System
Digestive System
Endocrine System
Endocrine System
Immune System
Immune System
Integumentary System
Integumentary System
Dry & Oily Skin
Apply topically to area of concern for relief.
Insect Bite, Bee & Hornet Stings
Apply topically to area of concern or take internally in a capsule.
Limbic System
Limbic System
Calming, Stress & Shock
Diffuse or apply topically to back of your neck to relieve symptoms.
Anger & Irritability
Diffuse or apply topically under nose or back of neck.
Lymphatic System
Lymphatic System
Muscular System
Muscular System
Aches & Pains
Apply topically to area of concern to help provide relief.
Nervous System
Nervous System
Reproductive System
Reproductive System
PMS & Menopause
Works well for PMS, menopausal mood swings, sexual difficulties, especially those stemming from lack of confidence and/or inhibition. Apply topically over abdomen to provide relief.
Respiratory System
Respiratory System
Skeletal System
Skeletal System
Urinary System
Urinary System
Safety
Non-toxic. Non-irritating unless oxidized. If oxidized, the potential for irritation and sensitization exists.