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Botanica Gaia 100% Organic and Pure Cape Chamomile Essential Oil Eriocephalus Punctulatus
Botanica Gaia 100% Organic and Pure Cape Chamomile Essential Oil Eriocephalus Punctulatus
Blue South African essential oil with a light, sweet and fruity aroma
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Product Overview
Cape Chamomile is a steam-distilled flower essential oil from Eriocephalus punctulatus, an accepted South African species in the Asteraceae family. It is distinguished by a blue appearance and a light, sweet and fruity aromatic profile.
The commercial name Cape Chamomile has been applied to more than one Eriocephalus material in the trade.
Specifications
- Botanical name stated: Eriocephalus punctulatus
- Family: Asteraceae
- Common names: Cape Chamomile, Cape Snow Bush
- Material: Essential oil
- Plant part: Flowers
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin: South Africa
- Appearance: Blue
- Perfume note: Middle
Aromatic Profile
A light and unusual fruity-sweet floral profile with a soft middle-note presence.
- Character: Sweet, fruity and floral
- Note: Middle
- Suggested pairings: Bergamot, lavender, chamomile, clary sage, frankincense, geranium, helichrysum, rose, woods and vetiver
Composition & Formulation
A concentrated steam-distilled essential oil from flowers of Eriocephalus Punctulatus.
Technical Details
- INCI: Eriocephalus Punctulatus flowers Oil
- Extraction: Steam Distilled
- Plant part: Flowers
- Appearance: Blue
Formulation Notes
- Use in diluted aromatic formulations
- Introduce gradually when building the finished aroma
- Store tightly closed and protected from heat, light and air
Applications
- Aromatic blends: For gentle sweet-fruity and floral sensory profiles.
- Fine fragrance: As an unusual blue botanical middle note.
- Personal care fragrance: For calming-style product concepts within documented safety limits.
- Blending: Pairs with citrus, floral, herbal, resinous and woody materials.
Safety
Use as a concentrated essential oil.
- Do not ingest or apply undiluted to the skin.
- Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
- Patch test the finished formulation, particularly for users sensitive to Asteraceae plants.
- Store tightly closed, cool and protected from light.
- Seek qualified professional guidance for pregnancy, children, older adults, medical conditions or medication use.
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The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products.