How to use German Chamomile essential oil?
Digestive disorders, irritated skin, in case of painful periods, find out how to use German chamomile essential oil orally, on the skin or in diffusion? what are its properties and benefits for your health?

What are the properties of German chamomile essential oil?

German chamomile essential oil is known for its powerful anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties. Ideal for menstrual pain, it also helps with difficult digestion. Soothing and balancing, it is used to calm the mind, particularly in cases of smoking cessation. When used locally, it softens, heals and brightens blonde hair!
NOTE: discover our many recipes, mixtures & formulas a little further down!

The essential
  • Nom botanique : Matricaria chamomilla (= Matricaria recutita)
  • Part of the plant used: flowers

  • Health & well-being properties

  • Anti-inflammatories
  • Anti-itching
  • Cutaneous decongestant
  • Relaxing
  • Anti-itch

  • Beauty properties

  • Appeasing
  • Softening
  • Lightening
  • Soothing

  • Health, in case of:

  • Anxiety, stage fright, panic
  • Scar
  • Sunburn, minor burns
  • Itching
  • Irritations, eczema
  • Bloating

  • In your cosmetics for:

  • Dull skin and hair
  • Sensitive or irritated skin
  • Redness

Dosages

The essential oils that we present to you are effective and very rich in active ingredients. The indicated dosages should not be exceeded.

  • As a food supplement (oral): 1 drop 2 times a day for a maximum of 3 days (see precautions for use).
  • In your non-rinsed facial treatments (day cream, make-up remover milk, two-phase, etc.): maximum 1 drop per 10 ml of product (i.e. 0.3%).
  • In your rinsed facial treatments (scrubs, masks, etc.): maximum 2 drops per 10 ml of product (i.e. 0.6%).
  • In your leave-on cosmetics for the body (balms, beauty oils, moisturizing milk, nourishing creams, etc.): max 1 drop per 10 ml of product (i.e. 0.3%).
  • In your rinsed-off body cosmetics (shower gels, scrubs, etc.): max 2 drops per 10 ml of product (i.e. 0.6%).

Our pharmacist's opinion

Our pharmacist
Morgan
Pharmacist

Why use German chamomile essential oil?

German chamomile essential oil, also called matricaria, is a very effective anti-inflammatory thanks to the chamazulene it contains. It is particularly ideal for calming certain dental and muscular pains. Painkiller and antispasmodic, it is very useful in cases of period-related pain. German chamomile essential oil has more pronounced hormonal effects than those of Roman chamomile. On the other hand, it is better tolerated by the skin for prolonged use. Both have very different compositions, which explains their quite distinct properties and uses. Do not confuse them with tansy (Tanacetum annuum), the latter does not have the same properties.

How to properly use German chamomile essential oil?

Here are the TOP 2 uses for which German chamomile essential oil seems essential to me. Please note, the benefits and properties of German chamomile essential oil are not limited to the points below, but it is among the most effective, if not the best, for treating the following situations:
  • To calm stress and anxiety
  • Essential for soothing and treating itchy, sensitive, irritated and reddened skin.

What are the possible ways of using German chamomile essential oil?

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Orally
Dermal
In cosmetic use
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In broadcast
An inhalation
In the kitchen
In olfactotherapy, to manage my emotions
To maintain my house
Complete recipes and formulations

German chamomile essential oil cutaneously

Blonde highlights shampoo

Add 1 drop of German chamomile essential oil to your shampoo dose.

Use this recipe one to two months before sun exposure as well as during exposure for an optimal blonde effect.

Skin allergies

Mix:

  • 5 drops of peppermint essential oil
  • 10 drops of German chamomile essential oil
  • 5 ml of calendula macerate

Apply a few drops of your preparation to the affected area morning and evening for 3 days.

Painful periods

Mix:

  • 3 drops of tarragon essential oil
  • 2 drops of German chamomile essential oil
  • 2 ml of evening primrose vegetable oil

Massage the lower abdomen 3 times a day for 2 days if necessary.



German chamomile essential oil orally

Smoking cessation

place a drop of German chamomile essential oil on a neutral tablet morning and evening. If necessary, it is also effective to breathe in the scent of black pepper essential oil: take two deep breaths over the open bottle maximum 3 times a day when you feel like smoking.



Precautions & information

Before using each essential oil, be sure to take note of the precautions to follow. For example, certain essential oils are photosensitizing, prohibited for pregnant women, not recommended for people with epilepsy, the elderly, hypertensive people, or even prohibited in cases of hormone-dependent problems or mastosis. These precautions and restrictions are available either on the bottle of the essential oil concerned, or on the “product page” of our site.
For any use of essential oils for therapeutic purposes, consult a doctor. The information given in this file does not constitute a prescription, it remains given for informational purposes and in no way engages our responsibility.
The texts, known properties, examples of use and routes of administration presented in this file are general information taken from authoritative bibliographies in the field of essential oils and aromatherapy.

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