German Chamomile Essential Oil is a deep, dark blue hue due to the presence of the sesquiterpene chamazulene. During steam distillation of the essential oil, the natural matricin that is present in German Chamomile reacts to form the chamazulene that we find in the oil. As with Yarrow or Blue Tansy Essential Oil, the hue can sometimes be a deterrent when working with the oil. For example, I make and take my own blends when I travel. To minimize discoloration to clothing if it leaks in my luggage, I tend to leave out the German Chamomile Essential Oil from my anti-inflammatory travel blend and instead substitute Roman Chamomile Oil. For room sprays and body mists where essential oil color can again be a consideration, I use Roman Chamomile Oil. I prefer to use German Chamomile strictly for direct topical applications (i.e. wound care, inflamed skin, etc.).
benefits :
- wound healing, including ulcers and sores
- anxiety relief
- easing skin conditions like eczema or rashes
- anti-inflammation and pain relief for conditions like back pain, neuralgia, or arthritis
- promoting sleep
Color
Deep Blue
Consistency
Medium
Perfumery Note
Middle
Strength of Initial Aroma
Medium
Aromatic Description
German Chamomile Essential Oil smells sweet, fruity and herbaceous.
German Chamomile Essential Oil Uses
- Abscesses
- Allergies
- Arthritis
- Boils
- Colic
- Cuts
- Cystitis
- Dermatitis
- Dysmenorrhea
- Ear Ache
- Flatulence
- Hair
- Headache
- Inflamed Skin
- Insect Bites
- Insomnia
- Nausea
- Neuralgia
- PMS
- Rheumatism
- Sores
- Sprains
- Strains
- Stress
- Wounds