Chamomile (German) Essential Oil

Product Details Scientific Name: Matricaria Chamomilla Origin: Nepal Plant Part: Flowers Scent: Sweet, Fruity, and Herbaceous Color: Deep Blue Consistency: Medium Perfumery Note: Middle - Base Initial Aroma Strength: Medium Extraction Method: Steam Distilled German Chamomile Essential Oil: Uses, Benefits, and Blends If you suffer from chronic stress, anxiety, or depression, calming Chamomile may just be the solution to your problems. In addition to being a beautiful shade of blue, research indicates German Chamomile Essential Oil can help reduce symptoms brought on by Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Keep reading for more information on the properties of Chamomile and the benefits this soothing herbal remedy has to offer. The German Chamomile plant is a member of the daisy family and appears like a small, modest version of the common flower we all know and love. There are three types of Chamomile common in Aromatherapy: German, Roman, and Moroccan. For this article, we are referring to the German variety when we use the term Chamomile Oil. Though all members of the same family, each of these plants has slightly different properties. So, What’s the Difference Between Roman and German Chamomile Essential Oil? The biggest differences between Roman and German Chamomile are in terms of the plants themselves. Roman Chamomile (which you may also know as Russian, or English chamomile), is a perennial, whereas German Chamomile is an annual. Roman Chamomile grows low to the ground, spreading out, whereas German Chamomile grows in a more upright fashion, without spreading. When it comes to essential oils, German Chamomile contains more chamazulene, which makes it a much deeper blue shade than its counterpart. German Chamomile Essential Oil Benefits: Component Breakdown Chamazulene: Chamazulene is an organic, aromatic component of German Chamomile and certain other essential oils. It appears blue-violet in color and is classified as an azulene. Biologically speaking, chamazulene is thought to have anti-inflammatory properties. a-Bisabolol: Also known as bisabolol or levomenol, this component is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene. It is clear in color, with a mild, floral aroma. Bisabolol is an anti-inflammatory as well as an active ingredient in many common products. It makes sure of many Chamomile Essential Oil benefits. Apigenin: Agipenin is an organic plant compound that belongs to the flavone class. It has been widely used in traditional medicines for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties. Recent studies indicate apigenin to also be a promising reagent in certain types of cancer therapy . Luteolin: Another flavone, luteolin is yellow and is the principal component in yellow dye. Luteolin is common in Chinese Medicine, where it is usually used to treat inflammatory diseases, hypertension, and certain cancers. Thujanol: An organic plant compound that appears as colorless crystals, with a mild, minty aroma. Contributes a lot to Cham