Chamomile Essential Oil

Chamomile FlowersChamomile essential oil smells faintly of apples. The scent is strong, dry, and fruity. Chamomile essential oil is distilled from the flowering tops of the plant and is often used when treating digestion and sleep disorders. It can lighten hair color and alleviate muscular pain. Chamomile is also used for arthritis, headache, toothache, and earache pain. It regulates menstrual cycles, relieves PMS, and helps menopausal symptoms. Chamomile soothes the stomach, irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea, colic, vomiting, jaundice, and liver problems.

Chamomile essential oil stimulates the production of white blood cells and helps fight infection. It benefits burns, blisters, ulcers, boils, and wounds. Chamomile helps acne, athlete’s foot, dandruff, herpes, dermatitis, psoriasis, and allergic conditions. Chamomile essential oil is great for the skin. It improves elasticity and heals dry, itchy patches.

Chamomile essential oil is relaxing and removes all traces of tension and fear. It stimulates the mind, memory, and respiratory system. In Germany, chamomile is known as the herb that is capable of anything.

* Do not take essential oils internally without consulting a professional aromatherapist. Always consult with a healthcare professional before using any herbal remedy especially if pregnant, nursing, or taking other medicines.

 

 

 

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