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Botanical name Matricaria chamomilla L
Family Asteraceae
Source Flowers
Origin Nepal
Processing Method Steam Distillation
Color/Consistency A thin blue to bluish-green liquid.
Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma A medium middle note, Chamomile Essential Oil has a soft, woody fragrance similar to that of Moroccan Chamomile.
Blends With Bergamot, Clary Sage, Lavender, Geranium, Jasmine, Neroli, Patchouli, Tea Tree, Rose, lemon and Ylang-Ylang.
Product Abstract
Chamomile is an annual native of Europe and Western Asia in the daisy family, growing to 90-125 cm high with very hairy leaves and tubular yellow flowers, surrounded by white ligulets. The word 'chamomile' comes from the Greek word chamomaela or ground apple, referring to the fact that the plant grows low to the ground, and the fresh blooms have a pleasing apple-scent. In use for centuries, chamomile was a symbol of the omnipotence of the Egyptian god, Ra; to the Saxons it was one of nine sacred herbs; and in Europe during the Middle Ages it was used as a strewing herb.
History
Derived from the Greek word meaning 'ground apple', it was a plant of many uses. To the Egyptians it was a herb dedicated to both the sun and moon, and was considered to have many healing abilities.
Common Usage
Caution
Dilute before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals, and should be avoided by those allergic to ragweed; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.
Key constituents
Farnesene 25.17%
Chamazulene 16.25%
a-Bisabolol oxide B 15.02%
a-Bisabolol 19.6%
a-Bisabolol oxide A 08.19%
d-Cadinene 8.2%
a-Muurolene 4.14%
(E)-b-Ocimene 01.5%
g-Muurolene 10.4%
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