Chamomile (Blue)

Matricaria chamomilla

100% PURE & NATURAL

Extraction method:  Steam distillation

Parts used:  Flowers

Chakra Association:  Manipuri (solar plexus)

Note Classification:  Middle Note

Aroma:  strong, sweetish warm herbaceous aroma

Origin:  Hungary, farmed

Traditional Uses:  One of the most potent anti-inflammatory essential oils.  Widely known for its calming properties.

Properties:  Eases neuralgic pain and inflammation.  Helps with cystitis, arthritis, inflamed joints and rheumatism.  Analgesic, antiphlogistic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, carminative, cicatrizant, digestive, fungicidal.

Mental & Emotional Effects:  Eases nervous tension and stress-related disturbances.

Benefits:  Broken capillaries, burns, cuts, headache, indigestion, insect bites, migraine headaches, muscular pain, spasms, nausea, nervous tension, rashes, sensitive skin, sprains, stress-related complaints, wounds.

Blends well with:  benzoin, bergamot, citruses, clary sage, frankincense, geranium, lavender, jasmine, marjoram, neroli, patchouli, rose, rosemary, tea tree, ylang ylang

Other Interesting Notes:  Also known as German Chamomile.   The essential oil has a high azulene content that is not present in the fresh flower, but is produced in the process of distillation.  When adding blue chamomile to skin preparations, take the dark blue color of the oil into consideration.

Safety Data:  For external use only.  Not to be used at full strength.  May cause skin irritation.

For educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the United States Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Color:  Bluish green
Specific Gravity(g/cm3) (0.910-0.950):  0.922
Bisabolol, alpha: 33.3%
Chamazulene: 0.8%