chamomile, german/blue - matricaria recutita

Matricaria recutita - also known as German Chamomile is a grounding and calming oil that has a wide application in aromatherapy.  Let's look at some of its therapeutic properties.

The chamazulene and A-bisabolol content of German Chamomile are believed to play a significant role in this oil's anti-inflammatory, antihistaminic, antispasmodic, and sedative properties.  A-bisabolol is also a key factor in  its antifungal and skin/wound/scar healing actions.

G. Chamomile is also analgesic, anti-allergenic, antiviral, cooling, and tonic.  

The chamazulene is the reason this oil is blue in color!

This oil does come with some warnings:  it can interfere with antidepressants like paroxetine and fluoxetine as well as with tamoxifen and codeine.  According to Robert Tisserand, such risks are theoretical, however, I recommend erring on the side of safety until there is more conclusive proof one way or the other.  Therefore, if you are taking these medications, you should not use
​G. Chamomile.

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