Chamomile oil is extracted from the flowers of the Chamomile plant, which is very popular as a flowering plant. There are two types of Chamomile, the Roman Chamomile, which is scientifically known as Anthemis Nobilis and the German Chamomile, whose scientific name is Matricaria Chamomilla. Although the essential oils extracted from both varieties are quite similar in some medicinal properties, their composition is different and they do possess certain specific qualities that are worth noting.
The German Chamomile plant is commonly used to make an herbal tea The plants essential oil is made by picking its flowers as they start to bloom, then drying them to preserve the active ingredients and distilling them. Chamomile oil is one of the most important oils. Chamomile contains aquiline, an anti-inflammatory that gives the oil its deep blue color.
Chamomile was supposedly dedicated to the sun by the Egyptians because of its curative value in the treatment of ague. Dried chamomile flower is an age-old medicinal drug known in ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. Chamomile's popularity grew throughout the middle Ages, when people turned to it as a remedy for numerous medical complaints-nausea, nervous complaints, children's ailments, skin diseases and so on.
German chamomile (Matricaria recutita) has been used to support the body’s natural response to irritation and injury. This oil contains chamazulene, a compound studied for its ability to help the body’s natural inflammatory response.
Benefit & Uses: Primaryuses are for anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic applications. Internal usage indications are gastric ulcers, gastritis, flatulence and peptic disorders. External applications are also a very important with most commercial products formulated to soothe inflammations and skin problems. Plus, German Chamomile is often used as a home inhalation remedy for respiratory tract inflammation and infections.
German chamomile essential oil is excellent for acne, allergies, boils, burns, cuts, dry itchy skin, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, hypersensitive skin, broken veins, and inflammations, German chamomile essential oil eases puffiness, strengthens tissues, and an excellent cleanser. German chamomile essential oil is beneficial for asthma of nervous origin German chamomile essential oil's analgesic action eases arthritis, low back and muscle pain, rheumatism, sprains, and inflamed joints.
German chamomile essential oil good for chronic infections, stimulates production of white corpuscles, and useful for surgical intervention, German chamomile essential oil is helpful for mouth ulcers, toothaches, digestion, soothing the stomach, relieving gastritis, diarrhea, ulcers, vomiting, colitis, (may help irritable bowel syndrome), colic nausea, and intestinal parasites. German chamomile essential oil could be effective against anemia and jaundice.
It has aromatic influence: a relaxant, sedative, eases anxiety, worries, nervous system shock, tension, anger and fear. German chamomile essential oil gives patience, peace, and calms the mind. German chamomile essential oil excellent when made into an herb tea sweetened with Stevie or honey.
Chamomile German Essential Oil is one of the most soothing of essential oils. It is well known for its soothing effect on all manner of inflammatory skin conditions. It's one of the first oils, reached for, in the treatment of rash, acne, and allergic reactions, which all respond well to its soothing activity. In Aromatherapy it is also used for muscle spasms, and cramps.
Chamomile German is antibacterial, antiseptic and disinfectant. It's most valuable use is for its anti-inflammatory properties. Chamomile is indispensable. It can be used for teething problems, in the bath to ease nerves, in the treatment of sunburn, skin care, eczema, and nervous depression.
Chamomile German has a fresh, sweet and herbaceous aroma. It is widely used for pain and stress relief, healing wounds and arthritic inflammations. Also strong anti-inflammatory and is soothing for the nerves.
Chamomile German is very effective for skin care, acne, burns and eczema. It has a very low toxicity. Chamomile can be helpful in regulating menstruation and easing pain from PMS.