Chamomile Essential Oil

Oil Properties:
Scent: Slightly fruity, herbal
Odor Intensity: Extremely high
Evaporation Rate: Middle Note
Color: Dark Blue

SAFETY: Avoid in the first trimester of pregnancy. Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing

Uses:

German Chamomile oil benefits lay in its calming and relaxing abilities, especially on the nervous and digestive systems, the regulating and easing of the menstrual cycle, and the soothing and healing influence on the skin as well as a potent remedy for inflammatory conditions Chamomile is a calming oil which eases anger and strong emotions. The oil is very effective against insomnia and can sooth restlessness and impatience. The oil is useful in the treatment of aches and pains in muscles and joints. Treatment of symptoms of PMS with Chamomile is also beneficial especially when the symptoms are related to stress.

Chamomile is a particularly safe oil and can be used (once diluted) with young children and sensitive individuals.

To relax after a hard day add ten drops to a warm bath, or diluted with a carrier oil chamomile makes an ideal oil for a soothing scalp massage.

Cultivated in France, Morocco and Spain, German chamomile is similar to Roman chamomile, just with smaller flowers and fewer petals.

Known to the English as 'maythen', it is one of the oldest known medicinal herbs.

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.

Extraction:

Roman Chamomile extracted from the flowers by steam distillation. The Roman Chamomile  yields 0.2-0.4% from fresh flowers. The plant is extensively grown in central and Eastern Europe. The oil consists of between 75 and 80% esters including isobutyl angelate and chamazulene.

Farnesene, Cuminic and Azulene

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