Chamomile German Blue (Matricaria recutita), along with Chamomile Roman (Chamaemelum nobile), are two of the most widely used herbs in the world. Our beautiful Chamomile German Blue Essential Oil, with its characteristic deep azure blue color, is a middle note oil with a heavily, sweet aroma with fresh and full bodied herbaceous undertones. Chamazulene, a blue-pigmented sesquiterpene, can only be formed in the intense heat of distillation from the parent chemical, matricin, a constituent found in the raw plant material, specifically the flowers. In Aromatherapy Blue Chamomile is used for headaches, stress, rashes, insect bites, burns, cuts and bruises.
Chamazulene and (-)α-bisabolol (a sesquiterpene alcohol) are considered to be the primary constituents in Blue Chamomile Oil, responsible for its anti-inflammatory effects. It is the first choice to treat inflammation, thanks to its powerful anti-inflammatory, soothing, calming and balancing properties. It is useful on burns and sunburnt skin. Blue Chamomile is one of the oldest British medicinal and beauty herbs. It was known in folklore as the cure all of oils. It is also useful for the scalp after exposure to sunshine or harsh drying agents, such as Swimming Pools.
The cooling and chamazulene rich oils, that also include Blue Tansy and Blue Yarrow, are revered for their complex aromas and skincare benefits. Chamomile German Blue is a popular fruity floral addition to skin creams and massage blends.