The queen in the world of herbal teas, it is a friend of digestion, aids in inflammatory states and promotes mental homeostasis and sleep. It is also beneficial for breeding. From it, the beneficial essential oil with chamazulene is extracted.
Family
Asteraceae
Origin
ITALY – FRANCE – CROATIA – SERBIA – POLAND
Active Principles
α-Bisabolol, Bisabolene, Lutein, Quercetin, Sesquiterpene lactones: Matricin precursor of the essential oil blue chamazulene and Matricarin.
Curiosity
The essential oil is extracted for its anti-inflammatory qualities, becomes an ingredient in functional creams and ointments, and stands out for its unexpected sapphire blue colour.
Contraindications
Not recommended for use during pregnancy due to the emmenagogue action.
