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Chamomile Essential Oil
German and Roman
German chamomile, matricaria recutita and English chamomile essential oil, anthemis nobilis share many of the same qualities.
- both are obtained through steam distillation of the annual plants flower heads.
- the german variety is deep blue due to its higher content of azulene, an anti-inflammatory substance that is blue in color.
- the roman variety is pale blue to start but looses it's color, turning to yellow over time.
- both are good for infections, insect bites, hair care, insomnia, PMS, cuts, arthritis, inflammation and headaches.
- are non-toxic but should be avoided during pregnancy.
- both combine well with bergamot, lavender, geranium, sage, tea tree, jasmine, grapefruit, ylang ylang, lemon, neroli, rose and oakmoss.
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