Botanical Name:
Matricaria recutita
Family:
Asteraceae (Compositae)
Country:
Hungary
Parts Used:
Flowers/Steam distilled
Biochemical Class:
Sesquiterpenol, Sesquiterpene
Fragrance:
Herby, sweet, strong
Perfume Note:
Middle
Characteristics:
Warming, calming
Properties:
Analgesic, anti-allergenic, anti-inflammatory, antiphlogistic, antispasmodic, antiseptic, antibacterial, carminative, cicatrizant, cholagogue, emmenagogue, hepatic, immunostimulent, sedative, stomachic, sudorific, vasoconstrictor, vermifuge, vulnerary
Indications/Uses
Cardio-Vascular:
Digestive:
Endocrine:
Genito-Urinary:
Cystitis, balances menses, eases PMS discomfort, menopausal challenges
Immune:
Strengthens white blood cells
Integumentary:
Abscesses, acne, allergies, boils, dermatitis eczema, inflammation, psoriasis, rosacea, sensitive skin, at low doses for severe leg (skin) ulcers, any damaged skin, severely infected skin
Muscular-Skeletal:
Arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, neuralgia, rheumatism, sprains
Nervous:
Headaches, insomnia, migraines, nervous tension, stressful conditions
Respiratory:
Emotional:
Anger, irritability, soothing
Chakra:
Solar Plexus #5
Usage Notes
Method of Use:
Inhalation, massage (at .5%), compress, bath
Cautions:
Can cause dermatitis in some people
