Latin Name:Matricaria chamomilla Origin: Eastern Europe
The German chamomile plant is commonly used to make a herbal tea that helps to relieve nervous complaints and digestive problems. The plants essential oil is made by picking its flowers as they start to bloom, then drying them to preserve the active ingredients and distilling them. Chamomile oil is one of the most important oils for treating skin problems. Chamomile contains azulene, an anti-inflammatory that gives the oil its deep blue color.
To ease mental and emotional stress, take a bath with one drop chamomile and 4 drops lavender essential oil.
