CHAMOMILE (BLUE) ESSENTIAL OIL |
Botanical Name | : | Matriarcha recutica | Country of Origin | : | Nepal, Canada | Solubility | : | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils | Specific Gravity | : | 2273 | Optical Rotation | : | 0.91300 - 0.95300 @ 25°C | Refrective Index | : | +00 to +8.00 @ 20°C | Plant Part | : | Flowers | Blend With | : | Bergamot, lavender, geranium, clary sage, jasmine, tea tree, rose, grapefruit, lemon and ylang-ylang. | CAS No | : | 8022-66-2 | Flash Point | : | 1.480 to 1.505 @ 20°C | Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
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Description : Chamomile Blue extract comes with a is deep blue in color. Stream distilled, the extract is taken from the flower head and has a strong, aromatic smell. It has azulene content between 4.5 – 5% that provides it a deep blue color. Blue Chamomile Essential Oil is extracted from Matricaria chamomilla (M. recutica) of same family and is also well recognized by the names of chamomile blue, Hungarian chamomile & single chamomile.
It has a straw-like fragrance, sweet and is dark blue in color with medium viscosity. |
Constituents : Bisabolol oxide A, a-bisabolol, Chamazulene, bisabolol oxide B & bisabolone oxide A, coumarins, plant acids, Volatile oil, flavonoids, cyanogenic gly-cosides, fatty acids, polysa, salicylate derivatives |
Uses : Chamomile (Blue) oil is used for treating any type of external or internal inflammation also is very impacting on urinary stones (bladder gravel) too. This oil helps in stimulating liver and gall bladder, thereby enhancing the digestion and in treating menopausal and menstrual problems. When used on skin, it has miracle effect for treating red, dry & irritated skin as well as psoriasis, calming allergies, eczema and all other flaky skin problems.
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Benefit : Chamomile Blue is also a powerful anti-inflammatory agent, used against sore stomach, gentle sleep aid and irritable bowel syndrome. It can also be used as a mouthwash against oral mucositis. |
Caution Note: Do not take essential internally without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Conduct a skin patch test when trying a hydrosol for the first time. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, discuss with a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. All of the information and opinions that are provided on this web site are for informational and educational purposes only. This information is not intended to replace medical advice given by a medical practitioner. Anyone considering alternative therapies should consult with their medical professional before using an alternative method of healing. We do not give nor is any opinion on our web site medical advice.
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