Camomile is extracted from the flowers of the camomile plant.



The camomile plant is a well known flower-bearing plant. Camomile plants are of two types: one is the Roman camomile plant and the other is the German camomile plant. The oils extracted from these two types differ slightly in characteristics and chemical composition, but have similar medicinal properties.

German camomile comprises of the compounds azulene, alpha bisabolol, bisabolol oxide A and B, and bisabolene oxide A. Roman camomile oil has cineole, farsenol, pinocaryone, gamma terpinene, myrcene, sabinene, camphene, caryophyllene, beta pinene, alpha pinene, butyl angelate, and propyl angelate.

Camomile oils are antiseptic and ant-biotic.  They kill bacteria and heal infections. They are also effective for vermifuge. Application of camomile on the hair kills lice, and protects the hair from damage. Camomile oils are effective in treating depression.



They help alleviate the mood. Feelings of sadness, resentment, and disappointment are also eliminated. They give you a vibrant and happy mood.

Camomile oil is also helpful in soothing anger and irritation in children. It is also a good anti-inflammatory agent and treats inflammation in the digestive and urinary system. Blood pressure is also reduced, and the oil is used by patients of high blood pressure.

Camomile oil is used for treating muscle and joint pains, toothache, headaches, and injuries to the bone. It helps the digestive system of the body by promoting the secretion of the digestive juices into the stomach. It is also very good for the liver, and ensures the flow of bile from it. Camomile oils improve the blood circulation to different parts of the body. They also help in purifying the blood. Arthritis, which is caused by presence of uric acid, is cured by these oils. The oil is also helpful in controlling panic attacks. It is very beneficial for the nervous system of the body.

Camomile lotions and camomile creams are very popular in the cosmetic industry as they treat the scars and blemishes on the skin. They also heal wounds and bruises, and protect them from getting infected. Diluted oils can also be applied on the skin for a therapeutic massage. The essential oils also help in treating flatulence by expelling gases from the stomach and intestines. They relax they body and reduce the blood pressure.  Camomile oils help treat the acne and other skin problems, when applied directly on the skin. Camomile can also be used as a mouthwash.