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CHAMOMILE
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Botanical Name :
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- Anthemis nobilis ( Roman chamomile )
- Matricaria chamomilla ( German chamomile )
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| Origins |
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The
Egyptians thought this was a sacred flower and dedicated it
to the Sun God. It was used in ritual ceremonies and medicinally
to stop fits and fevers. |
| Description |
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Chamomile
species grow throughout Europe, North Africa and are often
found growing wild, but only two species,
Anthemis nobilis ( Roman chamomile ) and Matricaria chamomilla
( German chamomile ) have been known well. They have
fine, feathery leaves with tiny white or yellow-centered daisy-like
flowers. The pale blue oil is extracted from the flower and
has a slightly apple fragrance which blends well rose, geranium
and lavender. |
| Therapeutic
effects |
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Particularly noted for its anti-inflammatory and sedative
properties, it is excellent for childhood ailments ( whether
in children or adults! ) from peevishness to earache. Also
used for allergies, anemia, menstrual and menopausal problems,
rheumatism, toothache and ulcers. |
| Uses |
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Certain chamomile species are used for herbal infusions, but
the oil is used in body, bath and hair products for its antiallergenic
properties. Use in dilute form for children. |
| Blending
note |
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Blends well with bergamot , cedarwood , geranium , jasmine
, lavender , lemon , marjoram , neroli , rose , sage , sandalwood
, tea tree , ylang ylang , peppermint . |
| Cautionary
note |
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- Pregnant woman should be avoided during first three mounts.
- Do not allow chamomile oil to get into the eyes.
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PEPPERMINT : BASIL : BAY
: BENZOIN : BERGAMOT
: CEDARWOOD : CHAMOMILE
: CINNAMON : COMFREY
: CYPRESS : EUCALYPTUS
: FENNEL : FRANKINCENSE
: GERANIUM : HYSSOP
: JASMINE : JUNIPER
: LAVENDER : LEMON
: LEMONGRASS : MARJORAM
: MELISSA : MYRRH
: NEROLI : ORANGE
: PARSLEY : PATCHOULI
: PEPPERMINT(pieerata) : PINE
ROSE : ROSEMARY
: SAGE : SANDALWOOD
: TEA TREE : THYME
: YLANG-YLANG :
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