Botanical name: Matricaria chamomilla

Color: Light yellow/green

Consistency: Medium-thin

Perfumery note: Middle

Related Planets/Deities: Moon/Diana/Thoth/Wotan

Aroma: Subtle, understated, fruity

Energetic Properties: Bright, gentle. Balancing for female energetic systems.

Aromatherapy Properties: German Chamomile oil is known having a sedative, tranquilizing effect on the mind and body. It is a potent sleep aid, and can be used to help calm anxiety. It can also be beneficial for treating migraines or other forms of headaches. German Chamomile’s properties can include analgesic, anti-allergenic, anti-spasmodic, antibiotic, and anti-inflammatory.

Warnings: Should not be used by pregnant women.

Practical uses: Place a few drops in an aroma burner, or on a cool compress, to help relieve anxiety and tension. Use just before bed to promote restful sleep and pleasant dreams.

Spiritual uses: Chamomile has long been used in dreamwork; inhale from an oil burner, dilute in a bath before bed, or even place a few drops in pillows, to promote an environment that encourages vivid dreaming. Chamomile’s scent can help in carving out a positive, directed space for creative or meditative owrk.

Blends well with: Any combination of Cedarwood, Frankincense, Clary Sage, Rose, Sandalwood, Lavender, and Neroli can be blended with Chamomile for a relaxing and emotionally supportive blend.

History: The word chamomile comes from the Greek χαμαίμηλον (chamaimēlon) meaning “earth-apple.” Native to Europe, though naturalized as a weed in North America, Chamomile is one of the most storied plants in the world. It was used in ancient Egypt to combat fevers resulting from malaria, and also in Rome to treat headaches and urinary tract infections. Today, it is included in the pharmacopoeias of 26 countries around the world.