Chamomile, German (Blue)

Pure, Therapeutic German (Blue) Chamomile essential oil Product Details Botanical name Matricaria recutita or Matricaria chamomilla Extraction method / Source Steam distillation of fresh flowers Aroma Strong, warm, sweet herbaceous Odor Intensity 4 Key constituents Azulene, Bisbolol Oxide A, Trans-Beta-Farnesene, Bisbolol Oxide B, Bisbolone Oxide A, Cis Spiro Ether Plant description Botanical family: Asteraceae or Compositae (daisy) German Chamomile is an annual flowering plant that grows 6 - 24 inches in height. It blooms in early to mid-summer and produces highly fragrant, daisy-like flowers with white petals and yellow centers. Regions of Production Nepal Growing Practices Cultivated without the use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides. History / Fun Facts German Chamomile is also referred to as Blue Chamomile. The flowers are white and yellow, similar to those of other species of Chamomile. During distillation, the German Chamomile essential oil turns dark blue. This color change