Guide to essential oils

Essential oil of Organic German chamomile

Long known for its powerful soothing effects, German chamomile essential oil is traditionally recommended for use in skin care products for dry skin prone to discomfort or redness. Calming, German chamomile essential oil also support women's health.

Soothing

Soothing

How to use

  • Skin application and massage

    Skin application and massage

    Suitable

  • Cosmetic active ingredient

    Cosmetic active ingredient

    Appropriate

  • Food grade

    Food grade

    Appropriate

  • Diffusion

    Diffusion

  • Aromatherapy bath

    Aromatherapy bath

    Possible but not recommended

Features

Properties and uses

Precautions

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Features

Production process

Complete steam distillation

Part of the plant used

Flowers

Botanical name

Matricaria recutita

Warning

The properties, information and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informative purposes only and in no way constitutes medical guidance. Under no circumstances can this information be used as a substitute for a medical diagnosis, consultation or follow-up, nor can it incur our liability. We recommend that you consult the guide to essential oils before using them, so that you are aware of any precautions that need to be taken. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.

Properties and uses

German chamomile essential oil is traditionally used for skin allergies, rosacea, itching, eczema, poor digestion and menstruation.

Health

Beauty

Kitchen

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German chamomile essential oil is one of the best-known oils forskin allergies, dermatosis and itching, thanks to its chamazulene, alpha-bisabolol and alpha-bisabolol oxide content, which have powerful anti-inflammatory effects. It is also traditionally reputed to help with gastric ulcers.

Properties

German chamomile essential oil is renowned for the following health benefits:

  • Rich in powerful anti-inflammatory active ingredients

  • Anti-allergic and anti-pruritic, it calms itching.

  • Antispasmodic Decongesting, it decongests the skin.

  • Promotes healing

  • Reputed to be oestrogen-like, it promotes and regulates menstrual periods

Uses

German chamomile essential oil is traditionally used in the following situations:

  • Skin allergies, seasonal allergies

  • Hives, eczema, psoriasis, itching, skin ulcers, insect bites

  • Digestive disorders, digestive inflammation

  • Cystitis (urinary tract infection)

  • Dysmenorrhoea, amenorrhoea (painful or irregular periods)

In practice

Stomach conditions: Mix into your oil blend. Massage the stomach with the mixture.

Women's health: Mix into your oil blend. Massage the lower abdomen with the mixture.

Precautions

  • Do not use during the first 3 months of pregnancy, while breastfeeding or on children under the age of 3.

  • For internal use on therapists' advice only.

  • Not recommended in the case of a history of hormone-sensitive cancers.

  • Keep out of reach of children.

  • As a general rule, always carry out a test application of your mixture in the crease of the elbow at least 48 hours before using it.

  • For use as a cosmetic ingredient, please refer to the specific precautions.

Find out more

German chamomile is a small herb native to Europe and Western Asia, frequently found along roadsides and fields. It owes its name to the interest shown in it by the people of Central Europe. In Germanic and Norse mythology, it was one of the nine sacred plants given to man by the sky god Odin. Its name "matricaria" comes from the Latin "matri" meaning "mother" ,

Equivalents

Essential Oils

1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)

Carrier oils

1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml

Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)

Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C

Further information

1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml

1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml


However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.

Aromatherapy recipes from the bibliography

EO = Essential Oil VO = Carrier Oil or Macerated Oil

Acne rosacea (A. Maillard)

Health & wellbeingSkin problems

Applied to the skin: Aroma-Zone Rosacea tip

Make in a 30-ml tinted glass bottle with dropper

  • 10 drops of mastic tree essential oil, Pistacia lentiscus
  • 10 drops of Mediterranean cypress essential oil, Cupressus sempervirens
  • 10 drops of Corsican helichrysum italicum essential oil, Helichrysum italicum
  • 20 drops of German chamomile essential oil, Matricaria recutita
  • 10 drops of Copahu balsam, Copaifera officinalis
  • 10 ml of tamanu carrier oil
  • 5 ml of calendula macerated oil
  • 23 ml of safflower carrier oil

Apply to the face in the morning and evening, massaging in gently but deeply (to encourage circulation), every day until the skin is satisfactorily treated.

Extract from the book "Le grand guide de l'aromathérapie et des soins beauté naturels" by Aude Maillard and Aroma-Zone, published by J'ai Lu, 2016

Allergie cutanée / démangeaisons (prurit) (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingSkin problems

  • 0.5 ml Matricaria recutita essential oil (German chamomile)

  • 1 ml Lavandula latifolia spica essential oil (Spike lavender)

  • 1 ml Eucalyptus citriodora essential oil (Lemon Eucalyptus)

  • 1 ml Mentha x piperita essential oil (Peppermint)

  • Add 100g to a powder bottle of Talc or Green Clay.

Procedure: Mix all the ingredients in a container.

Use: 2 or 3 local applications a day until complete improvement.

Rosacea (C. Clergeaud)

Health & wellbeingSkin problems

  • 40 ml Calophylla Inophyl carrier oil

  • 40 ml Rosehip carrier oil

  • 20 ml Calendula carrier oil

  • 4 drops Mastic Tree essential oil

  • 4 drops Rosewood or Chamomile essential oil

  • 6 drops Helichrysum Italicum essential oil

How to use: Mix all the ingredients

Use: Apply gently morning and evening to the affected areas.

Eczema in children (over 6 years and on medical advice) (D. Festy)

Health & wellbeingChildren's medical care

  • 2 ml Geranium essential oil

  • 1 ml Palmarosa essential oil

  • 1 ml Chamomile essential oil

  • 2 ml True Lavender essential oil

  • 8 ml Calendula essential oil

  • 8 ml Rosehip oil

  • 8 ml Evening Primrose oil

Use: Apply a few drops of the formula (depending on the area to be treated) at least 3 times a day. Repeat as many times as necessary, without limit.

Pityriasis rosea (after consulting a doctor) (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingSkin problems

  • Matricaria recutita (German chamomile) essential oil: 0.5 ml

  • Lavandula latifolia spica (spike lavender) essential oil: 1 ml

  • essential oil Pelargonium x asperum cv Egypt (rose geranium) essential oil: 1 ml

  • Mentha x piperita (peppermint) essential oil: 0.5 ml

  • Myrtus communis CT cineole essential oil (myrtle) essential oil: 0.5 ml

  • Calendula officinalis (marigold) carrier oil: add up to 15 ml extra as required for product optimisation

Use: 2 to 3 applications a day until clear improvement.

Sunburn (T. Telphon)

Health & wellbeingSkin problems

  • 1 ml true lavender essential oil

  • 1 ml German chamomile essential oil

  • 10 ml virgin olive carrier oil

  • 10 ml coconut oil

  • 15 ml calendula carrier oil

  • 15 ml aloe vera oil

Use: Very gently apply around twenty drops of the mixture to the affected area, repeating once or twice a day.

Cystitis (urinary tract infections) in adults (N. Purchon)

Health & wellbeingGynaecological issues

  • Bergamot essential oil: 6 drops

  • Roman chamomile essential oil: 3 drops

  • Narrow-leaved eucalyptus essential oil: 3 drops

  • Sandalwood or Parsley essential oil: 4 drops

  • Grape seed oil: 1 tablespoon

Uses: - For a massage, heat 1/2 teaspoon of product. Massage into the sensitive area around the bladder Aroma-Zone Note: Mandarin essential oil is photosensitising, so do not expose yourself to the sun after applying this blend. Choose Bergamot essential oil without furocoumarins, which is not phototoxic. - For a bath, pour 2 tablespoons of product into hot water. Stay in the bath for 10 minutes.

Pityriasis rosea (after consulting a doctor) (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingSkin problems

Solid form (powder)

  • Egyptian Rose Geranium essential oil: 1 ml

  • Blue Tansy essential oil: 0.5 ml

  • German chamomile (matricaria) essential oil: 0.5 ml

  • Spike Lavender essential oil: 1 ml

  • Peppermint essential oil: 1 ml

  • Talcum powder: 100 g

Use: 2 to 3 applications a day until clear improvement.

Heat stroke (due to excessive exposure to heat, generally resulting in high fever and dehydration) (T. Telphon)

Health & wellbeingVarious

Local treatment:

  • Cajeput essential oil: 2 ml

  • German chamomile essential oil: 2 ml

  • Lemon Balm essential oil: 2 ml

  • St John's wort oil: 20 ml

  • Olive oil: 20 ml

  • Avocado oil: 20 ml

Use: Gently massage into the back, stomach, limbs and temples 2 to 3 times a day Note from Aroma-Zone: St John's wort macerated oil may cause photosensitivity. Avoid exposure to the sun after applying this preparation.

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