Aromatherapy Oils - Chamomile
Botanical name: Anthemis Nobilis - Roman Chamomile / Matricaria Chamomilla - German Chamomile
Botanical family: Compositae
Note: Middle
Part of plant used: Flower heads
Origin: Cultivated in Britain, Germany, France and Morocco. Easily spoilt, keeps only about 1 year.
Description: Fruity, apple-like fragrance.
History: Recognized by the Egyptians for its healing properties where nervous complaints were concerned.
Properties and Indications:
- Anti-inflammatory particularly for the skin
- Regulates menstrual cycle
- Problems associates with menopause
- Teething with children
- Hypochondriacs
- Migraines, insomnia, psychosomatic allergies
- Anorexia
- Digestive problems in children - diarrhea, gastric and intestinal cramp
- Inflamed skin conditions - eczema, burns, boils, herpes, conjunctivitis, uticaria
- Nervous depression, hysterics, nervous crises
- Fevers of nervous origin
- Analgesic qualities - calms irritability, temperature and nerves
- Calming for intense nightmares and paranoia
Personality:
- Reserved, delicate, pale skinned
Contra-indications:
- Not to be used in early pregnancy
Blending:
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