What is blue chamomile used for?
In Aromatherapy Blue Chamomile is used for headaches, stress, rashes, insect bites, burns, cuts and bruises. Chamomile preparations are commonly used for many human ailments such as hay fever, inflammation, muscle spasms, menstrual disorders, insomnia, ulcers, wounds, gastrointestinal disorders, rheumatic pain, and hemorrhoids. Essential oils of chamomile are used extensively in cosmetics and aromatherapy.Chamomile, an aromatic annual herb, has a long history of use in traditional medicine to treat muscle spasms, menstrual disorders, insomnia, ulcers, wounds, stomach disorders, rheumatic pain, hay fever, and hemorrhoids. It is widely used in teas for its relaxing and calming effects.Chamomile tends to excel at calming physical manifestations of anxiety – muscle tension, digestive upset, and sleep difficulties. Lavender, however, often works better for mental and emotional aspects – racing thoughts, worry spirals, and mood fluctuations.Drowsiness. Nausea or vomiting when taking chamomile in large doses. An allergic reaction, especially if you’re allergic to related plants such as ragweed, daisies, marigolds, or chrysanthemums.
What is the difference between chamomile and chamomile blue?
If you’re looking for a potent anti-inflammatory essential oil, Blue chamomile is the best choice. If you prefer a gentler herb for teas or skincare, Roman chamomile is a better fit. Understanding these differences ensures you get the most out of chamomile’s therapeutic potential. Ideal for use in diffusers, skincare formulations, and massage oils, Blue Chamomile gently nurtures both the skin and the senses. It is especially beneficial for calming irritated or sensitive skin, helping to reduce redness and promote a balanced, radiant complexion.You can drink chamomile tea, crush the plant and apply it directly to affected areas of your skin, or search for skincare products that contain the plant’s ingredients, like our Sensitive Baby Hydrating Baby Lotion.Chamomile can help reduce hyperpigmentation on the face Because of chamomile’s astringent properties, it can work to gradually fade hyperpigmentation and acne scars on our faces when it’s used regularly.Blue Chamomile essential oil has strong anti-inflammatory properties that are particularly useful for allergies, rashes and irritated skin conditions including eczema.
Why is it called blue chamomile?
The essential oil of the flowers gives them a characteristic smell and has interesting properties. The blue color of the oil, attributable to the chamazulene it contains, explains why the plant is also known by the common name blue chamomile. Blue Chamomile and Blue Tansy are two completely different plants that happen to share blue-ness (due to the sesquiterpene constituent, chamazulene) of their distilled essential oils. Because of this, to some degree, they share the values associated with chamazulene, Blue Tansy having almost 3 times as much.
What does blue chamomile smell like?
Chamomile Oil Blue Egypt has a balsamic, herbal, almost sweet grassy scent that is known for its long lasting base notes. Perfumers often pair chamomile with lavender, cypress, and musk to formulate woodsy, rustic scents. Chamomile blends well with a variety of notes. In perfumes, it is often blended with top notes like lemon, bergamot, and green apple. In middle notes, it pairs well with jasmine, neroli, and rose.
Is blue chamomile good for skin?
Matricaria Chamomile, also known as German chamomile, is appreciated for its anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties. It is a powerful ally in the treatment of skin irritations, including eczema, itching, redness and inflammation. Chamomile is generally regarded as safe. It is approved for over-the-counter use almost internationally due to its high efficacy and reliable use. However, some people may react poorly to chamomile, oftentimes those with a mild allergy to ragweed (a related plant).Reduces hyperpigmentation: Chamomile is an effective ingredient for people with hyperpigmented skin because research has shown that it has skin-lightening properties. It can help to reduce the appearance of dark spots and uneven skin tone, leaving the skin looking brighter and more even.It is effective in the common cold due to its antibacterial property. It provides a soothing effect and relieves irritation of the mucous membrane of the nose. Chamomile is beneficial for the skin. Applying Chamomile topically helps to reduce symptoms of eczema due to its anti-inflammatory properties.Side effects are uncommon and may include nausea, dizziness, and allergic reactions, including severe hypersensitivity reactions and anaphylaxis, in some people. If used near the eyes, chamomile might cause eye irritation.