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Botanical Name: chamomilla matricaria
Anatomical areas:
Skin, muscles and joints,
digestive system, genito-urinary system, nervous system,
liver.
Allopathic uses:
Anti-inflammatory, soothing,
immunostimulant, analgesic, antianemic, antispasmodic,
digestive, emmenagogue, balancing, hepatic, cholagogue,
sedative, stomachic.
Indications:
Sensitive, inflamed skin,
acne, boils, burns, dermatitis, eczema, insect bites,
rashes, arthritis, sprains, sore muscles, colic,
indigestion, nausea, dysmenorrhea, menopausal problems,
menorrhagia, liver conditions, headaches and migraines,
insomnia, nervous tension, stress-related complaints.
Holistic uses:
In Chinese medicine, yin
energy, wood element. Appeasing for anger or tantrums.
Contraindications:
Can cause dermatitis in some
individuals.
Blending:
Middle note. Blends well
with bergamot, clary sage, jasmine, labdanum, neroli, rose,
geranium, lavender.
Chemical Components:
Approximately 85% esters of
angelic and tiglic acids with pinene, farnesol, nerolidol,
chamazulene, pinacarvone, cineol. Higher acid concentration
which results in higher concentration of azulene than Roman
Chamomile.
Characteristics:
Deep green and blue color.
Warm, sweet, fruity-herbaceous aroma.
Extraction: Steam distillation of
flowers. |
Chamomile German
