Botanical Name: Ormensis multicaulis
Plant Part: Flower Head
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Origin: Morocco
Description: The plant grows to 90-125 cm high with very hairy leaves and tubular yellow flowers, surrounded by white ligulets.
Color: Bluish Green
Common Uses: Chamomile Moroccan is effective as an analgesic, anti-allergenic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antibacterial, carminative, cholagogue, digestive, emmenagogue, febrifuge, fungicidal, hepatic, nerve sedative, stimulant of leucocyte production, stomachic, sudorific, vermifuge, and as vulnerary agent. This herb has a long-standing medical tradition especially in Europe, such as nervous dyspepsia, nervous bowel, tension headaches, and sleeplessness; especially useful for all children's conditions, calming without depressing. The essential oil is an excellent skincare remedy, it has many of the same qualities as Roman chamomile, except that it’s inflammatory properties are greater because of a higher percentage of azulene.
Consistency: Medium
Note: Middle
Strength of Aroma: Strong
Blends well with: Geranium, lavender, patchouli, rose, benzoin, orange blossom, bergamot, marjoram, lemon, ylang ylang, jasmine, clary sage and labdanum.
Aromatic Scent: Chamomile Moroccan has a sweetish-warm, spicy, herbaceous odor.
History: Native to northwest Africa and southern Spain, having probably evolved from the very common Ormenis species that grows all around the Mediterranean.
Cautions: Non-toxic, nonirritant, causes dermatitis in some individuals. Do not use the essential oil during pregnancy because it is a uterine stimulant