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Chamomile Essential Oil

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:

• Caraway, Geranium, Lavender, Marjoram, Melissa, Patchouli, Rose, Rosewood, Thyme, Verbena

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