Chamomile Blue (German) Essential Oil

Scientific name-Matricaria recutita

Origin- Nepal

Method of production- Steam distilled

Color- Blue

Aroma- Sweet, fresh and herbaceous

Chamomile (German) essential oil, also known as blue chamomile, is one of the best aromatherapy oils for treating inflammation. It has high ‘chamazulene’ content, an active organic compound produced during the distillation process that gives the oil its deep, inky -blue color despite its white colored flower.

The major chemical components of German Chamomile oil are ‘terpenoids α-bisabolol and its oxide azulenes including chamazulene and acetylene derivatives’ (bisabolol oxide A, bisabolene oxide A, a-bisabolol and bisabolol oxide B) along with farnesol, thujanol, bisabolol, coumarin and farnasene.

The remedial properties of this oil are anti-inflammatory, emmenagogue, immuno-stimulant, anti-anemic, stomachic, anti-allergenic, antiphlogistic, analgesic, bactericidal, anti-spasmodic, vasoconstrictor, antibiotic, carminative, digestive, cicatrisant, vulnerary, cholagogue, hepatic, vermifuge, and sedative.

Key Benefits

1. It helps unclog pores, prevents breakouts, and premature signs of ageing.
2. Chamomile oil works really well as a natural moisturizer owing to the large content of essential fatty acids.
3. These fatty acids help maintain skin’s elasticity and keep your skin glowing, soft, and plump.
4. Chamomile oil acts as an antiseptic.
5. It repairs damaged skin.
6. Heals wounds and reduces scars.
7. It protects you from getting tanned.
8. Prevents acne.
9. It hydrates and moisturizes your skin.
10. Adds radiance to your skin.
11. It is also known to be effective in healing sun burns.
12. It reduces dark circles.
13. It eases the blemishes and evens the skin tone.
14. It has skin repairing, regenerating, and strengthening properties, which in turn keeps your skin young and refreshing.
15. Chamomile is an effective natural solution for hair lice and dandruff.
16. It also soothes the irritated scalp.
17. It hydrates the scalp, thus eases the associated irritation and itching.
18. It nourishes the hair and scalp.
19. It is effective on dry and brittle hair.
20. It retains the moisture level and strengthens the hair from within, leaving behind soft and strong tresses.
21. The mesmerizingly sweet aroma of this oil calms you down and helps you relax.
22. Those who suffer from headaches due to cold, sinusitis, and migraine can also rely on this oil for quicker relief.
23. A steam inhalation with this oil can decongest the chest and unclog the stuffy nose.
24.  It also acts as a febrifuge and aids in faster recovery from fever.