Latin Name
Matricaria recutita
Botanical Family
Asteraceae (Compositae)
Common Names
Chamomile, blue chamomile
Frequently found in these countries
Native to Europe and temperate zones in Asia.
It was introduced in India and is grown in J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Assam.
Plant Part Used
Flowers
Extraction Method
Steam Distillation
Some Main constituents of this essential oil
Chamazulene, bisabolol oxide A, bisabolol oxide B, a-bisabolol, a-farnesene
Aroma Note (Evaporation Rate)
Middle
How to recognize the aroma
Strong, bitter, herbal and slightly honey sweet fruity.
Effect of Aroma on us
Calms feelings of anger and frustration, grounding, reduces all energetic heat.
Some Therapeutic effects
Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, antihistaminic. It is considered to be cooling because of its anti-inflammatory, antihistaminic and antiallergic actions. It may also be useful in reducing / relieving itching. As it has an antihistaminic action, it may also be helpful in relieving bronchoconstriction when inhaled. Research has shown that a-bisabolol present in the oil promotes the formation of granulation tissue and thus aids in healing of wounded skin. German chamomile is found to be helpful for aches and pains pertaining to inflammation, joints and tendons and sore muscles.
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