 English or Roman chamomile, a perennial native to Western Europe, northwards to Northern Ireland, is a low-growing herb with a creeping rhizome reaching a foot in height. It is often grown in herb gardens as a low, mat-like ground cover. The flower heads are about an inch across and sparse compared with German chamomile (a.k.a. chamomile blue) - a solitary head sits atop each flower stalk. As a popular remedy, it may be thought of as the European counterpart of ginseng. It has been used for centuries in teas as a mild, relaxing sleep aid, treatment for fevers, colds, stomach ailments, and as an anti-inflammatory, to name only a few therapeutic uses.
Chamomile Roman Essential Oil InformationCountry of Origin: UK
Latin Name: anthernis nobilis
Part of plant used: Flowering tops
Extraction method: Steam Distilled
Odour: Pungent, earthy, herbaceous
Roman Chamomile Oil BenefitsNervous System: correlates with the throat chakra and increases honest, compassionate communication. Calms and soothes feelings of anger and frustration.
Muscular: arthritis, inflamed muscles and joints, neuralgia, sprains, rheumatism when blended with yarrow and helichrysum for inflammations.
Digestive: herbal extract with: dyspepsia, cholic, indigestion, nausea, gastro duodenal ulcers, liver regulation and regeneration, ulcer, protective when used as a tea
Skin: acne, rosacea, allergies, cuts, dermatitis, eczema, sensitive skin, inflammations, teething pain, especially good at lose dose for severe leg(skin) ulcers, any damaged skin, severely infected skin (i.e. cellulite)
*Note: Chamomile Roman Oil is considered to be more effective for emotional conditions while Chamomile Blue Oil is preferred for skin.
Chamomile Oil Use - DirectionsTo create your own custom wellness, bath and body products, choose any of Escents' unscented products and add 10-20 drops per 30ml or 1oz of product. Use in dilutions of 1% or less for massage or other skin applications. You can also add 5-8 drops in an aromatherapy diffuser to scent your space or eliminate unpleasant odours.
Do not take internally; keep away from eyes. Use sparingly. Keep away from children. If irritation develops, discontinue use.
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