Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/German Chamomile

German chamomile oil comes from the flowers of Matricaria recutita.

Matricaria recutita flowers

German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)

Properties

Matricaria recutita essential oil

Digestive

Stimulates the liver and gall bladder.

Skin

Soothes dry or irritated skin, eczema and psoriasis.

Urological

Helps urinary stones.

Caution

• Don't use German chamomile oil during pregnancy.