Chamomile Roman Chamaemelum nobile

Extraction Method:

Steam Distilled

Part of Plant: 

Flower Head

Country of Origin: 

Italy

Growing Method:

Cultivated

Description:

This is the low growing perennial that rarely exceeds 9". The plant is extensively grown in central and Eastern Europe. Leaves are lacy and finely divided, on stems capped with small, white daisy like flowers.

Colour: 

Clear to pale yellow

Aromatic Description: 

The relaxing aroma of this essential oil, sometimes described as like 'apples and straw' is an exotic and rich warm scent. It is commonly accepted as the best smelling of the three Chamomiles.

Strength of Aroma:

Strong

Blends well with:

Geranium, Lavender, Rose, Neroli, Marjoram, Cedarwood, Frankincense, Rosewood, Clary Sage, Ylang Ylang.

Aromatic Note:

Middle

Consistency:

Thin

Common Uses: 

Chamomile has a long tradition in herbal medicine. The flowers were used in many cures including an herbal tea to cure insomnia. During the Second World War chamomile was also used as a disinfectant. The essential oil is useful in the treatment of aches and pains in muscles and joints. Chamomile reduces inflammation due to headaches, asthma, allergies. It also treats colic in children, light constipation, PMS, menstrual pain, and gall bladder damage. 

A strong antidepressant, chamomile helps overcome over-sensitivity, stress, anxiety, hysteria, insomnia, suppressed anger, and hyperactivity. Treatment of symptoms of PMS with Chamomile is also beneficial especially when the symptoms are related to stress.

Therapeutic Actions: 

Analgesic, antipholgistic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, carminative, cholagogue, digestive, emmenagogue, febrifuge, hepatic, sedative, stomachic, sudorific and vulnerary.

Works with the following Body Systems:

Children’s Remedy, Digestive, Nervous, Respiratory, Reproductive, Skin care

Best form of Application:

To skin - Massage, compress, bath, sitz bath, douche, skin care

Inhalation – direct inhalation, diffuser, oil vaporiser.

Shelf life: 

Users can expect a shelf life of 6 Months to 2 Years with proper storage conditions (cool, out of direct sunlight).

Cautions: 

No known toxicity. Use well diluted. High doses may trigger skin reactions in sensitive individuals.

History:

This herb has been used for medicinal purposes and skin therapy for a long time, in particular in Europe. German/Blue Chamomile and Roman Chamomile have very similar properties, however the German/Blue oil is better for anti-inflammatory applications, because it has a higher content of Azulene.