Aromatherapy Essential Oil of Chamomile (G)

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Essential Oil of Chamomile (G) (Matricaria recutita or Chamomilla recutica or Matr) Abbr: Cha(G) [to top of page]
An annual, strongly aromatic herb. It grows up to 60 cms tall with a hairless, erect, branching stem. It has feathery leaves and simple daisy-like white flowers on single stems.
Note: Middle.
Odour of Essential Oil of Chamomile (G): Warm, sweet and herbal.
Colour of Essential Oil of Chamomile (G): Deep blue, may turn green with age.
Source of Essential Oil of Chamomile (G): Flowers.
Method of Extraction of Chamomile (G): Steam distillation.
Properties of Essential Oil of Chamomile (G): Analgesic, Antiallergic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Hormonal.
Actions of Essential Oil of Chamomile (G): Calming.
Circulatory: Anemia, gout, rheumatism, tonic - general.
Digestion: Colic, colitis, diarrhea - infantile, flatulence, gum infection, indigestion, liver problems, vomiting.
Endocrine: Fatigue - chronic, menopause, pre-menstrual syndrome.
Genito-Urinary: Amenorrhea, menstrual pain, menstrual problems, pre-menstrual syndrome, vaginitis, vulvar itching.
Lymphatic: Inflammation.
Muscular: Aches and pains, cramps, sprains.
Nervous: Depression, insomnia, irritability, headache, headache - migraine, nervous shock, neuritis.
Reproduction: Nipples - cracked.
Respiratory: Asthma, bronchitis, cough.
Skeletal: Arthritis, rheumatism.
Skin: Allergies, boils, burns, eczema, rash, skin disorders, skin irritations.
Medical Terms: Amenorrhea, arthritis, bronchitis, colitis, conjunctivitis, eczema, neuritis, vaginitis.
Mental/Emotional Symptoms: Anger, headache, insomnia, irritability, migraine, tension.
Contra-Indications for Chamomile (G): Pregnancy, not during first trimester, only in low dilution - on the advice of professional - after first trimester.
Comments on Chamomile (G): German Chamomile is native to Europe and North and West Asia.~In Egypt it was known as the "plant's physician" as it is believed that it would keep other plants healthy if grown amongst them.~There are chemical differences between German Chamomile and Roman Chamomile.~The Roman variety is generally considered to be milder because of its lower percentage of the chemical azulene.~Chamomile is used as a soothing, calming tea and the essential oil has the same effect. While the Roman variety is milder, the German oil is better for anti-inflammatory conditions.

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