Technical data
- Product Name: German chamomille
- Latin name: Matricaria recutica
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin:
- Parts used:
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- CAS: 8002-66-2
Features
- Scent: Warm, sweet-herbaceous, hay-like with a soft smoky and tobacco-tinged undertone
- Scent type: Flowers
- Note: Middle
- Color: Deep inky blue to blue-violet
- Viscosity: Medium to thick, slightly resinous
Blends with
Indigo Lullaby
Purpose
- A diffuser blend to invite a calm, sleep-ready mood.
- Recipe
2 drops German chamomile, 3 drops lavender, 2 drops sandalwood in your diffuser.
Petal Veil Facial Oil
Purpose
- A gentle facial blend for skin that prefers quiet ingredients.
- Recipe
0.5% dilution: 3 drops German chamomile in 30 ml jojoba carrier oil.
Dillution guideline
- For topical use, dilute to 0.5-1% in a carrier oil such as jojoba or sweet almond.
- Patch test
Apply a small amount of the diluted blend to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.
- Children
Avoid use with infants under 2 years. For children over 2, use highly diluted (0.25-0.5%) and only with guidance.
- Pregnancy
Consult a qualified aromatherapist or healthcare professional before use during pregnancy or nursing.
- Pets
Keep away from cats, dogs and birds; diffuse only in well-ventilated rooms with an exit available.
- Photosensitivity
Not typically associated with photosensitivity.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under the guidance of a qualified professional.
- Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from sunlight; the deep blue color may fade over time.
