Descriptions

CHAMOMILE (GERMAN)




Latin Name: MATRICARIA RECUTITA

Botanical family: Asteraceae (Compositae)

Countries of origin : England, Europe, N Asia.

Plant part used: Flower

Extraction Method Steam distillation

Aroma: Herbaceous, bittersweet, deep

CHEMICAL FAMILIES

Sesquiterpenes - 73%

Oxides - 22%

CHEMICAL COMPONENTS

There is another oil often called "blue chamomile" which is actually mugwort (Aretmisia arborescens) and a totally different chemistry. The high farnesene content of the oil contributes to its anti - microbial effects. The oxides in this oil work as good muscle decongestants.

SAFETY DATA

Nontoxic, non-irritant unless oxidized. If oxidized, the potential for irritation and sensitisation exists.

THERAPEUTIES PROPERTIES

Analgesic - numbs pain

Anti allergenic, antiseptic, bactericidal, anti fungal, anti - microbial

Anti-inflammatory - alleviates inflammation

Antispasmodic

Cicatrisant - cell - regenerative for skin, healing for scars

Cooling - will cool a hot, inflamed area

digestive system tonic,

Nervous system and respiratory system.

Ingredients

Sesquiterpenes

a-farnesene               11.32                                                      bisabolol oxide                          3.86

B-farnesene                44.06                                                      bisabolol oxide A                      4.15

bicyclogermacrene        6.56                                                     bisabolo oxide B                       7.71

chamazulene                   5.08

germacrene D                  5.67