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There are basically three types of Chamomile oils to be used as essential oils. They are:
Chamomile Oil- Blue (Matricaria Chamomilla): It is one the few mild oils that can be directly applied to the skin. Found all over Europe, especially Germany, this oil is used in food, drinks, skin lotions, as massage oil and in baths. When you rub one drop of blue chamomile onto an external bruise, it blends with your natural skin oil and is especially potent and effective. A favorite for burns, fevers and skin irritation, it also has extensive internal use due to its immune building and anti-inflammatory properties. It mixes well with Lavender oil, Cajuput oil, Tea Tree oil, Rose oil, Yarrow oil, Angelica oil, Calamus oil, Bergamot oil, Cardamom oil, Sandalwood oil and Geranium oil.
Chamomile Oil - Gold (Anthemis Nobilis): This Roman Chamomile is a big advantage in case of cures related to children,  owing to its soothing and calming effects. However, its excess use has to be avoided. It acts as diaphoretic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, carminative, nervine, antispasmodic, analgesic and emetic. It also helps in menopause and PMS. It mixes well with the following oils: Rose, Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Cedar, Geranium, Tangerine, Fennel, Cinnamon, Jasmine, Bergamot, Neroli, Clarysage, Labdanum and Oak Moss. It is universally used for multipurpose treatment.
Chamomile Oil- Morocco (Ormenis Multicaulis): This chamomile with its sweet smell acts as anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antispasmodic, sedative and hepatic. It works on skin tissues to heal acne, dermatitis, arthritis and skin inflammation. It should be used externally only as massage oil, skin lotion, shampoo and conditioner. It mixes well with the following oils: Rose, Lavender, Chamomile, Geranium, Jatamansi, Juniper, Cypress, Labdanum, Vetiver and Cedarwood. It is widely used as massage oil and lotion.
(Last Updated on : 27/10/2009)
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