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    All About German Chamomile

    German Chamomile calms the mind and soothes the skin. It has been used for wounds, to reduce itching, and as a topical anti-inflammatory. The dried herbs is commonly used to make a tea to aid with relaxation and improve sleeping.


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    Fun Fact

    German Chamomile essential oil is high in chamazulene, giving it a blue hue.

    German Chamomile Research

    Over 40 research articles have been catalogued for German Chamomile. It has been studied for its anxiolytic action and ability to help reuduce insomnia. It also acts as a gentle topical aid for dry skin, wounds, itching, and inflammation. Some in vitro studies have found antimicrobial, antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, and cancer cell fighting actions in German Chamomile and its constituents; more studies are warranted. Click the button below for a detailed review of research.

    German Chamomile Research

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    German Chamomile Herb and Essential Oil


    Latin Name: Matricaria recutita, Chamomilla recutita, and Matricaria chamomilla

    Family: Asteraceae

    Other Common Names

    • Matricaria flowers, sweet false chamomile, Hungarian chamomile, German chamomile, blue chamomile, pinheads
    • There are three main types of chamomile:
        • Roman or English - Anthemis nobilis, Chamaemelum nobile - high ester content
        • German or Blue - Matricaria chamomila or Matricaria recutica - high in chamazulene, farnesene, and bisabobol
        • Moroccan - Anthemis mixta, Ormensis mixta, or Ormensis multicaulis - high in alpha pinene, germacene, santolina alcohol, and spirocarveol

    Plant Description

    German chamomile is a perennial daisy like flower.

    Herb Description

    Flower tops are used, fresh or dried. A tea made with up to 3 grams, or about a Tablespoon of dried herbs can be steeped for up to 10 minutes. A bath can be taken with up to about 2 cups of dried flowers.

    Essential Oil Description

    Essential oil is steam distilled from the flowers, or supercritical carbon dioxide extraction is done because it yields a higher amount of chamazulene. Oil is blue with a floral, sweet, herbaceous aroma. German chamomile is the most expensive of the chamomiles, and identifiable by its blue color.

    Key Constituents

      • Bisabolol
      • Farnesene
      • Chamazulene

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    Therapeutic Uses

    analgesic Analgesic / Pain
    Anti-allergy Anti-allergy / Anti-histamine
    anti-fungal Anti-fungal
    anti-inflammatory Anti-inflammatory
    Anti-itch
    anti-parasite Anti-parasite
    anti-pyretic Anti-pyretic / Fever
    anti-smoking Anti-smoking / Drug Addiction
    antibacterial Antibacterial
    antimicrobial Antimicrobial
    Antioxidant
    antiviral Antiviral
    anxiety Anxiety / Mood / Anti-depressive
    cardiac Cardiac Health / High Blood Pressure
    children's health Children’s Health
    Common Cold Common Cold / Cough & Congestion / Respiratory
    dandruff Dandruff
    Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
    female health Female Health
    Hair Growth / Alopecia
    headache relief Headache Relief
    Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic
    cinnamaldehyde Hypolipidemic / Cholesterol
    insecticide Insecticidal / Pesticidal
    insomnia Insomnia / Sleep
    joint pain Joint Pain / Arthritis
    mouth cold sore Mouth Cold Sores
    Oral Health
    osteoporosis Osteoporosis
    Preservative
    skin & wound health Skin and Wound Health
    Skin Burns
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    Therapeutic Uses

    • Absorption Enhancement
    • Acne
    • Alteratives
    • Altitude Sickness
    • Analgesic / Pain
    • Anti-allergy / Anti-histamine
    • Anti-asthma
    • Anti-fungal
    • Anti-inflammatory
    • Anti-itch
    • Anti-parasite
    • Anti-pyretic / Fever
    • Anti-smoking / Drug Addiction
    • Anti-snoring
    • Antibacterial
    • Antimicrobial
    • Antioxidant
    • Antiseptic
    • Antiviral
    • Anxiety / Mood / Anti-depressive
    • Aphrodisiac
    • Astringent
    • Athlete’s Foot
    • Cardiac Health / High Blood Pressure
    • Children’s Health
    • Cognition / Neuroprotective
    • Common Cold / Cough & Congestion / Respiratory
    • Dandruff
    • Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
    • Female Health
    • Green Cleaning
    • Hair Growth / Alopecia
    • Headache Relief
    • Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic
    • Hypolipidemic / Cholesterol
    • Immunity
    • Insecticidal / Pesticidal
    • Insomnia / Sleep
    • Joint Pain / Arthritis
    • Male Health
    • Mouth Cold Sores
    • Oral Health
    • Osteoporosis
    • Preservative
    • Repellent
    • Sedative / Calming
    • Skin and Wound Health
    • Skin Burns
    • Stimulant / Improved Energy
    • Sunscreen
    • Urinary System / Diuretic / Liver
    • Weight Loss
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