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German Chamomile Infusion

Matricaria chamomilla

Sweet-smelling German Chamomile is known just as well for its comforting properties as it is for its daisy-like flowers, which are produced from early summer to autumn.

German chamomile  is often used alongside the iconic lavender, thanks to the similar properties they share. 

What are the benefits of German chamomile infusion?

• Deeply soothing.
• It can calm itchy, sore skin.
• Gently cleanses the skin and scalp.
• Believed to promote calm and restful sleep when inhaled.

German chamomile’s botanical name, Matricaria chamomilla originates in part from the Latin word matrix, meaning womb. It is thought that this comes from the use of chamomile in ancient herbalism to relieve premenstrual cramps and insomnia, thanks to the flower's anti-inflammatory properties. 

What is an infusion?

To make German chamomile infusion, dried flowers are added to boiling water, left to infuse and then strained - a bit like brewing a nice, relaxing tea. The resulting infusion is used in Lush products for its colouring, soothing and conditioning properties.

Where does Lush source German Chamomile?

Lush purchases herbs and flowers from multiple suppliers who source them from different countries around the world depending on species, season and availability. All suppliers must comply with Lush's buying policy, which encourages growers to move away from the use of hazardous pesticides. Periodic, case-by-case spot checks are also performed to detect pesticide residues on the ingredients entering our factories.

What is the difference between German and Roman Chamomile?

Chamomile is related to the daisy, which is not at all hard to believe when you see its small white blooms. Chamomile is grown across much of Europe and other regions, and comes in several varieties. Two of the most well-known are German and Roman, but how do they differ? The flowers themselves look slightly different, and research has shown that the active ingredient chamazulene is higher in German chamomile. Chamazulene is an anti-inflammatory compound which contributes to the blue pigment produced when the flowers are distilled into an essential oil.