Wednesday, November 12, 2008

German Chamomile




Matricaria chamomilla/recutica-distilled from the flower.  Inky blue, strong, sweetish, slightly fruity warm herbaceous odor.  Many of the same qualities as ROMAN CHAMOMILE. German Chamomile contains chamazulene, a powerful anti-inflammatory agent—Which gives it a deep blue color. This blue crystal is not actually present in the plant, but forms in the oil and only a small quantity is needed. 


Generally considered non-toxic, non-sensitizing, non-irritating in low doses.  Dilute well for topical use.  

  

CHARACTER: "Deep Determination" Strong, Peaceful, Steadfast, Courageous, Trustworthy, Soothing, “cool moonlight over fertile soil”


ETHERIC COLORS: Deep Blue, Soft Sky Blue, Golden Yellow, Deep Green

NUMBER:  7  

GEMS/CRYSTALS:  Blue or Green Tourmaline, Aventurine, Chrysocolla, Malachite, Dumortierite , Amazonite, Iolite, Aquamarine, Blue Lace Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Rose Quartz, Moonstone

CHAKRA:  Heart, Solar and subtle Throat         

ELEMENT:  Water and Earth

MUSICAL (SYMBOLIC):  F or B flat; flute, harp, soft cello

PERFUME NOTE:  Middle              

ASTRO:  Venus, Moon, Cancer, Pisces

Blending Factor:  1

ENERGY TYPE: 2, 4

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  Oxides, Sesquiterpenes


USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES:  Communication, Relaxed, Understanding, Organized, Empathy, Patience, Calm


USED TO HEAL THESE NEGATIVE STATES: Nervous, Anger, Frustration, Irritable, Temper, Over sensitive, Stormy, Bitter, Resentment, Indifference, Mood Swings, Grief, 


USED TO HEAL THESE PHYSICAL STATES: Infections, wounds, skin disorders,  gastritis, abscesses, eczema, shingles, acne, cystitis, gall bladder, liver, allergies, arthritis, colic, cystitis, dermatitis, earache, sprains


PROPERTIES:  anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-allergic, antispasmodic

 

BLENDS : Dark Horse, Desert Lapis,  Emerald Pool,  Five Powers,   Serenity's Child,   Spruce Mesa, Timberline,  Toroweap,  Visudda, Yellowstone,


Blends well with GERANIUM, LAVENDER, PATCHOULI, ROSE, BENZOIN, NEROLI, BERGAMOT, MARJORAM, LEMON, YLANG YLANG, JASMINE, CLARY SAGE.


 Constituents may include: Chamazulene, farnesene, bisabolol oxide.


 ARCHETYPES:  NETWORKER, COMMUNICATOR, ACTOR, PHILOSOPHER, ARCHITECT, WRITER, TEACHER, ORGANIZER,   HISTORIAN, PEACEKEEPER, WISE MOTHER


PERSONALITY:

+Very deep and emotionally strong.  Sacrifice & determination are part of their lives.

+ Ability to draw out the best in other people.

+ Keep their feelings to themselves, preferring to use metaphors to describe feelings.

+ Down to earth, quite up front, solid in thought.

+ Drawn to jobs that require drama or communication.

+ May be involved in religion.  Enjoys philosophy, archaeology, ancient monuments, and architecture.  Fascinated by ancient peoples.

+ Well suited to teaching or anything to do with books, publishing or writing.

+ Great organizers, especially as in who to have for lunch or invite to your party.

+ Contented, and takes everything in stride.

+ Good to have around in an emotional storm or grieving as they provide a solid shoulder to cry on.  Prefers peace over confrontation.

- If negative, subject to dark moods and heaviness of heart.

May become frustrated and speak loudly, quite the opposite of their usual behavior.


(updated Feb. 24, 2026)

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