MSDS-Chamomile3.pdf
Botanical Name: Tanacetum annum Common name: Blue tansy, Vogtia annua Read More
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Botanical
Name: |
Tanacetum annum |
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Common name: |
Blue tansy, Vogtia annua |
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Plant family: |
Asteraceae |
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Genus: |
Tanacetum |
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Appearance/Color: |
A deep bluish-green liquid with a medium viscosity. |
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Odor: |
A medium middle note, chamomile essential oil has an herbaceous
fragrance similar to that of freshly mown straw, only with a dry, almost
bittersweet note. |
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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 |
Hungry |
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.
Moroccan chamomile is a member of the tansy botanical family and is like German chamomile since day both produce a deep, ink-blue color when in the form of an essential oil. Out of the two varieties, Moroccan chamomile has the highest levels of chamazulene; however, there are some chamomiles that are not blue in color. They are appelled Moroccan chamomile because they are a variety of chamomile that is a grown in morocco. True Tanacetum annuum is blue and contains the highest levels of chamazulene; however, there is some concern with Tanacetum annuum, also called blue tansy oil.
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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 |
a-Bisabolol oxide A |
44.7-53.6 |
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2 |
a-Bisabolol oxide B |
9.5-13.5 |
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3 |
a-Bisabolone oxide |
8.5-12.0 |
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4 |
(E)-b-farnesene |
7.7-8.9 |
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5 |
chamazulene |
2.7-7.6 |
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6 |
(Z) and (E)-spiroethers |
5.9-7.0 |
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7 |
a-Bisabolol |
1.6-2.9 |
TOXICOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
Safety summary
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Hazards drug interaction
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Cautions (all routes) drugs metabolized by
CYP2D6 (appendix B)
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Cautions (oral) drugs metabolized by CYP1A2 or
CYP3A4.
Organ-specific effects
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Adverse skin reactions undiluted blue chamomile
oil was moderately irritating to rabbits, but was not irritating to mice;
tested at 4% on 25 volunteers it was neither irritating nor sensitizing. It is
non-phototoxic. In a study of 200 consecutive dermatitis patients, one was
sensitive to 2% blue chamomile oil on patch testing.
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Reproductive toxicity since a-bisabolol was not
teratogenic in rats at 1 mL/kg, adverse effects in pregnancy for chamomile oils
high in a-bisabolol are unlikely.
Systemic effects
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Acute toxicity blue chamomile oil acute oral
LD50 in rats>5 g/kg; acute dermal LD50 in rabbits>5 g/kg. mouse LD50 3.5
g/kg oral, 2.95 g/kg ip.
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Antioxidant/pro-oxidant activity an Iranian blue
chamomile oil, high in (E)-b-farnesene, chamazulene and guaiazulene, was an
efficient inhibitor of lipid peroxidation.
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Carcinogenic/anticarcinogenic potential blue
chamomile oil was cytotoxic to human prostate, lung and breast cancer cells
with an IC50 of 0.07%. blue chamomile oil is antimutagenic. It demonstrated a dose-dependent
inhibitory effect on SCE formed by daunorubicin and methyl methanesulfonate
with no toxic effects. Chamomile oil significantly induced glutathione
S-transferase activity in mouse tissues. The oil contains no known carcinogens.
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Drug interactions since chamazulene, farnesene
and abisabolol inhibit CYP2D6, there is a theoretical risk of interaction
between all blue chamomile oil CTs and drugs metabolized by this enzyme. The
a-bisabolol/(E)-b-farnesence CT may also inhibit CYP1A2, CYP2C9 or CYP3A4. The
a-bisabolol oxide A CT may inhibit CYP1A2.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
