Chamomile wildcrafted Oil
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Botanical Name: Matricaria chamomilla Common name: German Chamomile Read More
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Botanical
Name: |
Matricaria chamomilla |
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Common name: |
German Chamomile |
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Plant family: |
Asteraceae |
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Genus: |
Tanacetum |
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Appearance/Color: |
A thin light bluish-green liquid. |
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Odor: |
A strong middle note, roman chamomile has a fragrance like apples
and sweet straw, and is considered the finest smelling of all chamomiles. |
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Blends With: |
Bergamot, clary
sage, lavender, geranium, jasmine, neroli, patchouli, tea tree, rose, lemon
and ylang-ylang. |
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Origin |
Europe |
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Source |
Flower |
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Method of
Extraction |
Steam Distillation |
Chamomile is a plant that has
been used since ancient Egypt in a variety of healing applications. Chamomile
is a native of the Old World; it is related to the daisy family, having
strongly scented foliage and flowers with white petals and yellow centers. The
name chamomile is derived from two Greek words that mean “ground” and “apple,”
because chamomile leaves smell somewhat like apples, and because the plant
grows close to the ground.
There are two varieties of
chamomile commonly used in herbal preparations for internal use and
for aromatherapy. One is called Roman chamomile (Anthemis
nobilis), with contemporary sources in Belgium and southern England. Roman
chamomile grows to a height of 9 in (23 cm) or less, and is frequently used as
a ground cover along garden paths because of its pleasant apple scent. German
chamomile (Matricaria recutita) is grown extensively in Germany,
Hungary, and parts of the former Soviet Union. German chamomile grows to a
height of about 3 ft (1 m) and is the variety most commonly cultivated in
the United States, where it is used medicinally.
There are several types of
chamomile essential oil used in aromatherapy, and this makes it vital to choose
the correct type of oil for the therapeutic properties that is required. Roman
chamomile essential oil is the most popular ot the tree types of chamomile oils
used in aromatherapy, possibly due to its vast range of healing properties and
amazing versatility. Most people seem to prefer the fragrance of roman
chamomile oil to that of either the German or Maroc, and it certainly blends
well with a very wide range of essential oils.
The Latin name for roman
chamomile is most commonly given in aromatherapy and botanical books as
anthemis nobilis (Linnaeus), but there has been a growing trend of late to
refers to this plant as chamaemelum nobile. Both names are correct and do refer
to the same plant and not a different sub-species.
The term "wild" when applied to plants or plant species refers to
those that grow spontaneously in self-maintaining populations in natural or
semi-natural ecosystems and can exist independently of direct human
action. Venkatramna Industries have selective wild varieties of species
which are being conserved to obtain oil and this is one of them. These species
are the wild species (Original of their genera), means they are not Genetically
modified (GMO), Non-Hybrid and no
artificial or desired characters were induced. Collectively we call them Wild
Crafted Essential Oils.
Chamomile has been used
internally for a wide variety of complaints. The traditional description of
chamomile is alles zutraut, which means that the plant “is good for
everything.”
Chamomile Essential Oil in
Pharma
Chamomile has been used for the
following purposes, in pharmaceutical and ayurvedic industries to treat the
following medical conditions:
Antispasmodic: A
preparation given to relieve intestinal cramping and relax the smooth muscles
of the internal organs. Chamomile is used as an antispasmodic to relieve
digestive disorders, menstrual cramps, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), headache,
and other stress-related disorders.
Anthelminthic: Chamomile
has been used to expel parasitic worms from the digestive tract.
Carminative: Chamomile is
given to help expel gas from the intestines.
Sedative: Perhaps the most
frequent internal use of chamomile is in teas prepared to relieve anxiety and
insomnia.
Anti-inflammatory: Roman
chamomile has been used to soothe the discomfort of gingivitis (inflamed gums),
earache, and arthritis. German chamomile is used in Europe to treat oral
mucosities in cancer patients following chemotherapy treatment.
Antiseptic: Chamomile has
mild antibacterial properties and is sometimes used as a mouthwash or eyewash.
It can be applied to compresses to treat bruises or small cuts.
Essence of Chamomile Essential
Oil
The external uses of chamomile
include blending its essential oil with lavender or rose for scenting
perfumes, candles, creams, or other aromatherapy products intended to calm or
relax the user. Chamomile is considered a middle note in perfumery, which means
that its scent lasts somewhat longer than those of top notes but is less long
lasting than scents extracted from resinous or gum-bearing plants. Chamomile is
also a popular ingredient in shampoos, rinses, and similar products to add
highlights to blonde or light brown hair.
COMMON USAGE
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Removes toxic agents
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Prevents infections
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Relieves depression
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Reduces anger
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Improves digestion
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Treats rheumatism
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Skin care
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Relieves pain
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Removes excess gas
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Boosts nervous system
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Tones the body
Ingredients:
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S.No |
Key Constituents |
Strength (%) |
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1 |
Farnesene |
27.7 |
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2 |
Chamazulene |
17.6 |
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3 |
a-Bisabolol oxide B |
11.2 |
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4 |
a-Bisabolol |
9.6 |
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5 |
a-Bisabolol oxide A |
8.9 |
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6 |
d-Cadinene |
5.2 |
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7 |
a-Muurolene |
3.4 |
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8 |
(E)-b-Ocimene |
1.7 |
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9 |
g-Muurolene |
1.3 |
TOXICOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
Safety summary
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Hazards none known.
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Contraindications none known.
Organ-specific effects No
information found for any chamomile oil.
Urinary effects
administration of 350 mg/kg of roman chamomile oil to rats by SC or IP
injection resulted in decrease in water elimination from 93.04% to 46.85% and
28.10% of the water administered. The major constituents of this oil were butyl
angelate and isoamyl angelate. Nothing meaningful can be extrapolated from the
massive does used he.
Systemic effects
Acute toxicity Roman
chamomile oil acute oral LD50 in rats>5 g/kg; acute dermal LD50 in
rabbits>5 g/kg.
Antioxidant/pro-oxidant
activity
Roman chamomile oil showed
moderate antioxidant activity as a DPPH radical scavenger and low activity in
the aldehyde/carboxylic acid assay.
Carcinogenic/anticarcinogenic
potential
Roman chamomile oil was not
mutagenic in either a bacillus subtilis rec-assay or an Ames test. Chamomile
oil significantly induced glutathione-S-transferase activity in mouse tissues.
Roman chamomile oil contains no known carcinogenic
ECOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
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Toxicity: No additional data available.
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Persistence & degradability: No additional
data available.
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Bioaccumulation Potential: No additional data
available.
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Mobility in soil: No additional data available.
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Results of PBT and vPvB Assessment: No additional
data available.
Other adverse effects:
Do not allow product to enter streams, sewers or other waterways.
