Chamomile, Roman Essential Oil   

Botanical Name: Arthemis nobilis
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Flower heads
Note Classification: Middle
Aroma: Fruity, sweet, fresh, herbaceous, rather apple-like
Largest Producing Countries: USA, Britain, Belgium, Hungary, Italy, and France

Traditional Use: Extensively used in cosmetics, soaps, detergents, high-class perfumes and hair and bath products.

Properties: Analgesic, anti-anemic, antibiotic, antidepressant anti-inflammatory, antineuralgic, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, calmative, carminative, cholagogue, cicatrizant, digestive, emmenagogue, febrifuge, hepatic, hypnotic, immunostimulant, nerve sedative, stomachic, sudorific, tonic, vermifuge, and vulnerary. 

Benefits: Acne, arthritis, boils, burns, chilblains, colic, cuts, dermatitis, dysmenorrhea, dyspepsia, earache, eczema, fevers, hair care, headache, indigestion, inflammations, insect bites, insomnia, menopausal problems, menorrhagia, migraine, muscular pain, nausea, nervous tension, neuralgia, pain relief, rashes, rheumatism, sensitive skin, skin allergies, sprains, stress related complaints, teething pain, toothache, and wounds.

Blends Well With: Bergamot, clary sage, eucalyptus, geranium, grapefruit, jasmine, labdanum, lavender, lemon, neroli, oakmoss, palmarosa, rose otto, and tea tree.

Of Interest: In ancient Egypt and early Scandinavian culture chamomile was associated with the sun god.  The Latin name derives from the Greek word arthemis, meaning, “little flower”.  It was also held to be the “plants’ physician”, since it promoted the health of plants nearby.  It has one of the highest contents of esters of any known EO.

Safety Data: Non-toxic and non-irritant.  Occasionally, contact dermatitis has occurred with this oil and those who are allergic to the Ragweed family should probably not use it.

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This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate.

As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier.