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CHAMOMILE
OIL |
Botanical
Name: |
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Matricaria
chamomilla (Matricaria recutica) |
Common
Name |
German
chamomile, Single chamomile |
Vernacular
Name: |
Babunike
phool |
Plant
Family: |
Compositae
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Distribution
in Nepal: |
Cultivated
extensively throughout the country. |
Principal
Constituents: |
1,8-cineole,
E-beta-farnesene, Chamazulene, Bisobolol oxide, Franesene,
among others. |
Description:
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Dark
greenish blue viscous liquid with an intensely sweet,
herbaceous odor with a fresh-fruity undertone. |
Method
of Extraction: |
From
the flowers with stalks of Matricaria chamomilla
by steam distillation. |
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Analgesic, Anti-allergenic, Antibiotic, Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-rheumatic, Anti-spasmodic, Dermatologic, Digestive,
Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Rejuvenative, Vulnerary |
Other
Uses: |
Useful
in treatment of skin problems such as dermatitis, acne,
allergies, boils, burns, cuts, rashes, dry itchy skin,
hair care, eczema, inflammations, insect bites and wounds.
Benefits the nervous systems and useful in treatment
of stress-related conditions such as headache, insomnia
and nervous tension. Useful in the treatment of circulation,
muscles and joints complications and relieves arthritis,
inflamed joints, muscular pains, neuralgia, rheumatism
and sprains. Effective in the
case of indigestive, nausea and vomiting. Benefits the
genitourinary system and effective in the treatment
of menopausal problems. |
Industrial
Uses: |
Extensively
used in antiseptic ointments and digestive preparations.
Extensively used in cosmetics, soaps, detergents, perfumes,
hair and skin care products. Also used as flavouring
agent in food products, including alcoholic and soft
drinks. |
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| Safety
Data: |
| Non-toxic.
Non-irritant. |
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GENERAL
SAFETY INFORMATION: Caution
should be taken when using Essential Oils. Do not use
any oils without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy
practitioner. All Essential Oils should be kept out
of the reach of children.
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DISCLAIMER:
This
information is provided purely for informational purposes
only, and does not in any way purport to be medical
or prescriptive suggestions. Any reference to medicinal
or health benefits is not meant to treat or diagnose
any problem and is not meant to replace professional
medical advice and should not take the place of any
prescribed medication that has been prescribed by a
physician. |
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LIST OF REFERENCES: |
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Lawless,
J. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential
Oils - The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy
and Herbalism, Element, Shaftesbury, 1995 |
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Medicinal
Plants of Nepal, His Majesty's Government of Nepal,
Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation, Department
of Plant Resources, 6th Edition, Kathmandu, 2001 |
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