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Essential oil
Chamomile German essential oil
Matricaria recutitaEssential oilBulk supplyHalal
- Appearance
- Viscous liquid
- Colour
- Dark blue to green
- Odour
- Specific, of German chamomile
Physico-chemical properties
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Relative density (g/cm³) | 0.899 – 0.930 |
| Solubility in 70% ethanol (V/V) | 1 : 2 |
| Acid value (mg KOH/g) | not more than 30 |
| Ester value (mg KOH/g) | not more than 350 |
| Ester value after acetylation (mg KOH/g) | not more than 430 |
Content of characteristic ingredients (by GC), %
| Ingredient | Content, % |
|---|---|
| Bisabolol oxide A | from 1 to 10 |
| Bisabolol oxide B | from 1 to 12 |
| Bisabolone oxide | from 4 to 15 |
| Chamazulene | more than 3 |
| Farnesene | from 20 to 50 |
| Limonene | not more than 0.5 |
Therapeutic properties
The therapeutic properties of German chamomile oil are antispasmodic, antiseptic, antibiotic, antidepressant, antineuralgic, antiphlogistic, carminative, cholagogue, cicatrisant, emmenagogue, analgesic, febrifuge, hepatic, sedative, nervine, digestive, tonic, bactericidal, sudorific, stomachic, anti-inflammatory, anti-infectious, and vermifuge.
Information as published in the Alta Oils product catalogue. It is not medical advice.