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![Chamomile German Hydrolat]() | Chamomile German Hydrolat | The hydrolat from this plant is quite rare. The main components of the hydrolat analysed suggest the following properties amy apply:
14-16% alcohols antiinfectious, antiviral, bactericidal, decongestant, stimulating.
57-59% esters antifungal, antiinflamatory, antispasmodic, balancing (to nervous system), calming, cicatrizant, uplifting
Analysis also suggests the following: antiirritant, digestice, sedatice, soothing, stypic
Fischer-Rizzi (1990) recommends this hydrolat for stomach and intestinal disorders, and Rose (1999) tells us that German chamomile hydrolat is emotionally calming.
According to Catty (2001) German chamomile hydrolat is belssed with many attributes: being antifungal it is useful fro Candida albicans, thrush, etc. She recommends it as a diuche or taken internally for urinary tract infections and says it is antispasmodic to the intestinal tract, being useful in colonics. Topically it is useful on varicose veins and haemorrhoids, etc.
Catty says further taht German chamomile hydrolat is antiinflammatory in both compresses and lotions, calms sensitivve skin, rashes and itching and is recommended for eczema and psoriasis. It is an excellent skin cleanser, useful in masks, although it has a powerful aroma. naturesgift.com/hydrosals.htm gices it as cooling, soothing and healing for baby's bottom. It can be used in spray for sunburn and as a toner for skin with acne: it's powerful antiinflammatory action makes it suitable for rosacea, couperose and other inflamed skin conditions.
Reference
Understanding Hydrolats
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