Species:	Origin:
Chamomilla recutita	UK

Extraction Description	Scent Description
The volatile oil obtained by steam distillation.	Strong, sweetish, warm, herbaceous odour

General Description
Chamomile Matricaria English Grown. Also Known as German Chamomile (Blue Chamomile). Properties are even greater than Roman Chamomile due to higher percentage of azulene. Greatly beneficial to the skin. Good for skin complaints. A must for first aid cabinet. Excellent for massage with children soothes and calms. Useful at night and in stressful situations. Hair care tonic especially for fair hair. A gentle oil suitable for the young & fragile. Well known for its strong soothing effect on mind & body. The Roman & German are excellent for protecting dry skin.

Historical Background
Used in herbalism for 2,000 years. One of the Saxons nine sacred herbs. Traditionally used as a muscle relaxant and skin conditioner.

Safety
DILUTE TO 5% OR LESS IN A CARRIER OIL BEFORE SKIN APPLICATION. KEEP OUT OF EYES. DO NOT SWALLOW.

What other people think
'Excellent skin care remedy, it has many of the same qualities as Roman Chamomile, except that its anti-inflammatory properties are greater because of the higher percentage of azulene' - an excerpt from Complete Aromatherapy by Julia Lawless (now discontinued).