Hydrosol - German Chamomile (Organic)

Distilled from German Chamomile - Matricaria recutita

German Chamomile is a great anti-inflammatory for the skin. Can be used on burns, acne, skin irritations, rashes and injuries. It is cooling and anti-inflammatory for varicose veins, especially when combined with Witch Hazel hydrosol.

Suzanne Caddy talks about how calming the hydrosol is for many inflamed conditions.

Great to use as a spray for animal skin injuries or irritations.

How are hydrosols made?

The distillation process involves filling the still with plant material and passing steam through the plant under pressure. The pressurized steam breaks open the cells of the plant and releases its oil content. The steam and the oil molecules pass through a cooling condenser, which turns the steam back to water. The water is collected in a Florentine flask and the oil generally floats on the surface of the water. This water is the hydrosol.

The 4 oz. size comes in a slim silver spray bottle.

References:

Catty, Suzanne. Hydrosols, The Next Aromatherapy. Vermont: Healing Arts Press. 2001

Price, Len and Shirely Price. Understanding Hydrolats: The Specific Hydrosols for Aromatherapy. London: Churchill Livingston. 2004