Roman Chamomile Essential Oil

Roman Chamomile Essential Oil

Botanical Name

Alternative Names

Source Location

Plant part used

Chamomile nobile

Europe and USA

Flowers

Extraction Method

Color

Consistency

Aroma Strength

Steam distillation

Pale blue/gray

Thin

Strong

Fragrance

Sweet, fruity, bright, crisp and a bit herbaceous

Benefits

Abscesses, allergies, arthritis, boils, colic, cuts, cystitis, dermatitis, dysmenorrhea, earache, flatulence, hair, headache, inflamed skin, insect bites, insomnia, nausea, neuralgia, rheumatism, sores, sprains, strains, stress, wounds. Also treats indigestion, diarrhea, eczema, amenorrhea and symptoms of PMS (fatigue, bloating, irritability and mood swings) and uterine (menstrual) cramping. Treats anorexia as it stimulates appetite. Emergency remedy for asthma attacks.

Blends Well With

Basil, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Eucalyptus, Juniper, Rose, Geranium, Lavender, Lime, Grapefruit, Rosemary

Constituents

Ester content, pinocarvone, pinene, bisabolol, farnesol, pinocarveol, cineole, azulene, beta-caryophyllene, camphene, myrcene

Properties

Analgesic, anti-anemic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antineuralgic, antiseptic , antispasmodic, anti-parasitic, carminative, cholagogue, cicatrisant, digestive, emmenagogue, febrifuge, hepatic, hypnotic, sedative (nerve), stomachic, sudorific, verifuge, vulnerary.

Safety

Generally safe. One of the most gentle and non-toxic oils