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Chamomile

Matricaria recutita

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Flower

Major cosmetic aplications

Major cosmetic aplications

Soothing. Sensitive and/or irritated skin. Anti-acne. Epithelizing. Hair lightening and brightening.

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

Europe (Balkans), Northern Africa and Western Asia

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Diuretic. Digestive. Eye decongestant.

Curiosities

Curiosities

Its essential oil is used by numerous industries of cosmetics and perfumery due to its aroma and emollient properties.