PRODUCT NO.: 1-0225 GCC: DS-GK
COMMON NAME: Blue Chamomile, German Chamomile, Egyptian Chamomile
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Matricaria chamomilla, M. recutitia (current accepted sceintific name), M. rectica
FAMILY NAME: Asteraceae (Composite, Daisy)
INDIGENOUS COUNTRY: Egypt, Northern Africa, Europe
COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION: Egypt, Hungary, Australia, North America
HISTORY INFORMATION: Long European history medicinally. Used to calm and relieve tension and was thought to be especially good for children. It was also used to treat women, especially during childbirth. The popular chamomile tea, used to calm and promote sleep, is made from this plant.
GENERAL INFORMATION: The name German Chamomile is deceiving as this plant is not distilled in Germany. There are several chamomiles on the market. German chamomile is the only dark blue chamomile. The blue color is caused from azulene and this is not present in the herb, as it is produced during distillation. Matricarin found in the plant changed to chamazulene by the action of steam. Also, German chamomile is an annual, whereas Roman chamomile is a perennial. German chamomile has been confused with blue tansy (tanacetum annucum) which is also called Wild Chamomile, Blue Chamomile, or Atlas Chamomile. Blue Tansy has a much fruitier aroma and can only be mistaken for German Chamomile because of the rich dark blue color that they both have. There is a new blue oil called Blue Cypress ( Callistris intratropica) coming out of Australia with similar properties to Chamomile. The chamomile flower essence refers to angry, tense individuals who need to stand back from everyday stress and find inner calm and serenity. Depending on when the flowers are picked determines the chemical compostion of the oil. When the flowers are immature there is a higher farnesene content. More matured flowers yield more bisabolol which creates antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties..
DESCRIPTION OF PLANT: An annual herb growing to 3 feet tall with hairless, erect, branching stems producing delicate feathery leaves and simple, small, daisy-like yellow flowering heads with white petals.
PARTS PROCESSED: Flowers (dried, mature flowers produce better oil).
PROCESSING METHODS: Steam distilled.
COLOR RANGE: Dark blue.
CHEMICALCONSTITUENTS:Class:Sesquiterpene/Alcohol.Chamazulene (4-6%),azulene,dihydrochamaulene,farnesol,bisbolol
YIN\YANG: Yin
PHYSICAL ACTIONS AND USES: Analgesic, anti-allergenic, antianemic, antibacterial, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antineuralgic, antiphlogistic, antispasmodic, carminative, cicatrizant, cholagogue, digestive, emmenagogue, febrifuge, fungicidal, hepatic, nerve sedative, stimulant of leukocyte production, stimulant for digestive system, spleen, and uterine; stomachic, sudorific, vermifuge, vulnerary. Used for acne, allergies, boils, burns, cuts, dermatitis, earache, eczema, hair care, skin inflammations, insect bites, rashes, sensitive skin, teething pain, toothache, wounds, arthritis, inflamed joints, muscular pain, neuralgia, rheumatism, dyspepsia, colic, indigestion, nausea, dysmenorrhea, menopausal problems, headache, insomnia, nervous tension. Schnaublet says that this oil neuralizes toxic bacterial metabolic wastes which are often the cause of fever during acute illness. For spas, chamomile can be used with sensitive skin and reduce red cheeks due to enlarged capillaries.
MENTAL USES: I am growing and expanding. My nervous system is under construction and it is normal to feel on edge at this time. I am becoming more conscious and more aware.
EMOTIONAL USES: Stressed, agitated, on edge, raw, no patience, snappy TO relieved, calm, soothed.
SPIRITUAL USES: Can indicate that the nervous system is being rewired energetically which can also cause you to need more water and oxygen. Drinking distilled, purified, or spring water and exercising or doing deep breathing is a good idea. Chamomile calms the nervous system as the body becomes more light-filled. It also neutralizes anger as it is released from the energy field. It can soothe skin and nervous disorders that result from stress or anger release.
APPLICATIONS: Aroma lamp, bath, diffusor, douche, food or drink, inhaler, liquid candle, massage, mist, sauna, spray, skin care.
WARNINGS\CONTRAINDICATIONS: Nontoxic, nonirritant, nonsensitizing.
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