Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/German Chamomile
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Matricaria recutita flowers
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Matricaria recutita essential oil
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- German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
German chamomile oil comes from the flowers of Matricaria recutita.
Properties
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Digestive
[edit | edit source]Stimulates the liver and gall bladder.
Skin
[edit | edit source]Soothes dry or irritated skin, eczema and psoriasis.
Urological
[edit | edit source]Helps urinary stones.
Caution
[edit | edit source]- Don't use German chamomile oil during pregnancy.