German Chamomile

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(Matricaria recutita) also known as Blue Chamomile
Supports healthy skin, liver and gallbladder function, soothes minor aches and pains, and may promote restful sleep.

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German Chamomile (also known as Blue Chamomile)
Matricaria recutita

Plant Origin: Bulgaria
Method: Steam distilled flowers
Cultivation: Grown organically
Chemical Family: Oxides, Sesquiterpenes
Color: Beautiful, rich, deep blue
Aroma: Sweet, fruity, coumarin-like, herbaceous
Note (Evaporation Rate): Middle

Key Constituents from GC/MS Analysis: Lot# 113
(E)-beta-farnesene 36.42%
alpha bisabolol oxide A 7.27%
alpha bisabolol 3.24%
alpha bisabolol oxide B 6.37%
chamazulene 9.98%

Safety Information
Children: Suitable

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Suitable

Medication/Health Condition:
~ Not an issue with diffusion ~
Caution All Routes: Drugs metabolized by CYP2D6 (if unsure, ask your MD or pharmacist)
Caution Orally: Drugs metabolized by CYP1A2, CYP2C9 or CYP3A4 (if unsure, ask your MD or pharmacist)

Therapeutic Uses
German Chamomile essential oil may support, aid, ease, soothe, reduce, calm, relax, promote and/or maintain healthy function of the following:
Abscess
Acne
Antioxidant
Arthritis
Arteriosclerosis
Bursitis
Calming
Carpal Tunnel
Cellulitis
Cold Sores
Cystitis
Damaged skin (daily, dry, itchy, dermatitis,eczema, boils )
Digestion (poor appetite, colic, colitis, diarrhea, dyspepsia, indigestion, nausea, pain, peptic ulcer)
Earache
Eczema
Edema
Fever - see note below
Gallbladder
Gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining)
Hepatitis, fatty liver
Hives
Inflammation
Ingrown toe nails
Insect bites and stings
Insomnia
Liver
Menstrual Issues
Migraine headaches
Muscle soreness
Nerve pain
Nervous tension
Pain
PANDAS
Scar
Skin issues
Sleep
Splinter
Swelling
Teething, babies
Tendons
Tumors
Sprains
Sores
Sunburn
Urinary Infections
Wounds

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Vitality

German Chamomile is a brilliant, inky blue color due to Chamazulene content. It is best suited for external purposes. The intense color and aroma make it most suitable to blend with other essential oils and carriers.

Aromatherapy Literature Article and Notes
Chamomile: An Herbal Medicine of the Past with Bright Future PubMed

In Medical Aromatherapy, Schnaubelt writes: "German chamomile oil is one of the most reliable anti-inflammative agents in aromatherapy. An overlooked quality is that it neutralizes toxic bacterial metabolic wastes, which are often the cause of fever during acute illnesses. German chamomile is an oil with distinct effects on the physical plane. It calms gastritis and stomach ulcers. To get the described benefits, care should be taken to utilize the (-) alpha bisabolol chemotype, which may contain up to 30 percent of this compound."

"Childhood infections with fever can be eased with this special oil by using the foot-wrap method: A towel drenched with cold water and Blue Chamomile wrapped around the feet, enveloped in a second, dry towel will often bring the fever down. Make sure that your child is coverd with warm blankets. The cold wrap will give them a sensation of chills." - Schnaubelt (email)

German Chamomile is considered one of the gentlest of essential oils and is particularly beneficial for treating children. It may be used to alleviate pain associated with teething. (Lawless and Schnaubelt)

Bisabolol [top component of German Chamomile] has been shown to reduce the amount of proteolytic enzyme pepsin secreted by the stomach without any change occurring in the amount of stomach acid (Szelenyi and Thiemer 1979); it has also shown anti-inflammatory action on granulomas, and shortens the healing time of cutaneous burns (Isaac 1979) (Price)

In regard to taking oils via capsule for a UTI, the following is taken from a statement made by Mark Webb who has a BS in Biochemistry and Plant Biology and Diplomas in Remedial Massage and Aromatherapy: "For bladder infections, the oral pathway [capsules] is an appropriate application method as is a suppository [capsules]. Oils rich in sesquiterpenols (SQTOLs), particularly Sandalwood and German Chamomile, have great efficacy for UTI because these SQTOL's don't require oxidation via Phase I metabolism, but merely conjugation (joining) to allow for excretion. These conjugated biproducts can be just two SQTOL's joined to reach the critical size for filtration in the kidney's so when they pass out of the body in the urine they appear to still be therapeutic. The aroma is unmissable as are the antiinflammatory and antibacterial effects." - Mark Webb

Application Suggestions (See Essential Oil Usage for more information and a Dilution Chart.)
Topical: Dilute with a carrier oil, unscented lotion or unscented cream and apply on area of concern or as desired. Consider using a roll-on applicator for ease of application of prediluted oil.

Since German Chamomile does not have a limiting dilution parameter, we suggest that adults follow the General Guidelines found on the Dilution Chart, which is:

2-3% for daily application

Up to 25% for short-term use

Children: For infants and children, please follow the Dilution Chart on the Babies and Children page.

Inhalation: Diffuse or use a personal Nasal Inhaler

Internal: German Chamomile is suitable for internal use within safe parameters if such use is deemed appropriate. We feel that internal use is rarely *needed* and should only be used with respect for how concentrated the oils are. HEO does not advocate internal use of essential oils without appropriate knowledge and understanding of how to administer, for what purpose, how much, which essential oils, safety concerns and so on. In our experience, essential oils are generally more effective used topically with proper dilution or inhaled. Kurt Schnaubelt Ph.D. notes that "French aromatherapy literature contains many references to using oils orally." He goes on to note that "generally 1 drop is always enough when ingesting essential oils." A potential toxicity hazard could occur when untrained people use essential oils orally and ingest too much. Keep in mind that while medical doctors or health care practitioners may prescribe essential oils for internal use, they are trained and experienced in the safe application of essential oils. It is not a matter of using "French" or "British" methods, it's a matter of experience and appropriate application.

Kurt Schnaubelt, Ph.D wrote in The Healing Intelligence of Essential Oils (p.133) that 1 drop orally can be taken to calm the stomach and may help with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease).
Click here for information about internal usage.

Safety
Drug Contraindications All Routes: Drugs metabolized by CYP2D6 (antidepressants, Tamoxifen, pain medications).
Drug Contraindications Oral: Drugs metabolized by CYP1A2, CYP2C9, CYP3A4.

Avoid contact with the eyes and other sensitive areas. Essential oils are both lipophilic and hydrophobic. Lipophilic means they are attracted to fat— like the membranes of your eyes and skin. They are also hydrophobic, meaning they do not like water. Applying a carrier oil will create another fat for the essential oil to be attracted to other than the membranes of the eyes or skin. Tisserand suggests: "With essential oils, fatty oil has been suggested as an appropriate first aid treatment, though the advantage of saline [eyewash] is that the eyes can be continually flushed, and this is less easy with fatty oil.” We are not aware of a case where essential oil in the eyes caused permanent injury or long-term discomfort, but if you feel concerned, please call your health care provider.

Schnaubelt writes in The Healing Intelligence of Essential Oils: "There are no known contraindications for German Chamomile. In rare cases, some individuals may have a reaction, generally a skin rash. This is also true of Roman Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis). Allergic reactions to Chamomile are a disputed issue. If and when irritation claimed to have been caused by Chamomile is investigated more closely, it is invariably revealed that other factors are the cause of the irritation. This is made even more prevalent through the preponderance of industrially manipulated Chamomile oils!”

German Chamomile is prone to oxidation, and should be stored in air-tight containers and refrigerated if possible.

References
Battaglia, Salvatore, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 2002, pages 179-182.
Butje, Andrea, The Heart of Aromatherapy: An Easy-to-Use Guide for Essential Oils, Hay House Inc., 2017, 46-47.
Lawless, Julia, The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, 1992.
Price, Shirley and Len, Aromatherapy for Health Professionals, Fourth Edition, Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2012.
Purchon, Nerys; Cantele, Lora, Complete Aromatherapy and Essential Oils Handbook for Everyday Wellness, 2014, page 46-47.
Schnaubelt, Kurt, The Healing Intelligence of Essential Oils, 2111, page 167.
Schnaubelt, Kurt, Medical Aromatherapy, 1999, page 209.
Tisserand, Robert; Young, Rodney, Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals, Elsevier Health Sciences UK 2nd Edition 2014, page 243.
Wildwood, Chrissie, Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy, Bloomsbury Publishing, 1996, page 259.
Worwood, Valerie Ann, The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, New World Library, 2016, 577-578.

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