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TODAY: Chamomile Essential Oil, "Roman" and "German"

Chamomile is one of the Essential, Essential Oils I recommend for a starter kit.

There is both Roman and German Chamomile, both are excellent calming properties. Roman Chamomile has properties that are more effective for irritations, feeling impatient or disagreeable, it is also good in the treatment of menopause, PMS and other menstrual problems. German Chamomile is wonderful for the skin. It helps to sooth and calm irritations and  to heal and for tissue regeneration.

The therapeutic properties of Roman chamomile EO:
Roman chamomile EO has a sweet fragrance, is very light with a watery viscosity and is a clear blue color. German chamomile EO also has a sweet fragrance, is dark blue in its color and its viscosity is medium.
The therapeutic properties of both Roman and German chamomile are analgesic, anti-spasmodic, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, helps with a fever, is antibacterial, helps with digestion, and used as a sedative. German chamomile is all of that, plus an analgesic and anti-allergenic. The Egyptians used Chamomile to cure fevers and for its cooling ability. German chamomile forms a crystal in the oil, that is not actually present in the plant and you only need a small amount for it to be effective.

Germain chamomile EO is used for: calming the mind and body, it is wonderful for treating all types of inflammation and is highly effective on urinary stones, too. It can stimulate the liver and gall bladder, improving digestion and is great for the treatment of symptoms from menstrual cycle and menopause. It can calm dry, irritated, flakey skin and is also a great tissue regenerator.

Roman chamomile EO is great for: irritable children (use with caution, dilute). In general it is good for stomach pain and throat infections and can relieve PMS symptoms. It can help relieve allergies, hay fever and asthma. It can be used to calm skin problems, rashes, wounds, dry/itchy skin and many allergic conditions.

In Close:
Both Roman and German chamomile are calming and relaxing, work great on the nervous and digestive system and they both work well to heal the skin and inflammatory conditions. Don't forget you can use them in vaporizers and diffusers, blend with a carrier oil (i.e. coconut oil, olive oil, jojoba oil) and use as a massage oil or in the bath. Mix with lotion or cream and put on burns or rashes or skincare in general. Another way to introduce chamomile to the body is to drink it as tea (this is not an essential oil, but has the chamomile herb), chamomile tea is calming, relaxing and can help you to sleep better.  You'll just love it.

Have a safe Friday..........

Lucy Blu
for: positive living in sin city

**as with any essential oil if you have any questions or concerns please consult a physician