Other Names : Ormenis multicaulis, Moroccan Chamomile;
Significantly different from Matricaria recutita (blue chamomile) or Chamomile Roman, Wild Maroccan chamomile is native to northwestern Africa. It grows abundantly in the wild in northern Morocco and has been distilled in that country since the nineteen-seventies. Wild Maroccan chamomile blossoms in the spring, forming its characteristic flowers at the ends of stems that grow to more than one meter in height.
Special Precautions of Wild Chamomile
- Moroccan chamomile is not considered a true chamomile. It should not be used as a replacement for Roman or German oils in a blend, because it is chemically and aromatically different
- Do not use during pregnancy and lactation (emmenagogue).
Health benefits and uses of Wild Chamomile
- Mucolytic
- powerful antiparasitic and antiseptic properties. Like German chamomile, it contains significant levels of azulene compounds, giving it strong anti-inflammatory action. Making this azulene essence an optimal choice in soothing balms for aches and joints and soothing sinuses and lungs.
- General tonic
- Skincare : This strain of chamomile is an anti-inflammatory powerhouse for the skin. Sunburns, skin irritations, skin allergies, wounds, cuts, scrapes, and all manner of skin imbalances may be addressed with this unique essential oil.