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Roman Chamomile Essential Oil

Chamaemelum nobile / Anthemis nobilis

Roman Chamomile Essential Oil

Description

For anyone that is under stress, is going through a period of depression, loneliness, intense fear or is challenged by anxiety or post traumatic shock disorder, Roman Chamomile Essential Oil can help bring a sense of calm. Roman Chamomile is also a suggested oil for use during times of anger or irritability.

Bottle Depicting the Typical Color of Roman Chamomile Essential Oil

If you've ever enjoyed a cup of Chamomile tea, you are already familiar with the aroma and sense of calm that chamomile offers. The aroma and sedative effect of the undiluted Roman Chamomile Essential Oil, however, is much more fragrant and powerful.

Roman Chamomile is known to be especially helpful in combating insomnia.

Roman Chamomile Essential Oil is one of the few essential oils that most agree is especially safe to use, well diluted, with children. When diffused, it can help to calm irritable babies and soothe a toddler's nasty temper tantrums.

Roman Chamomile Oil is also heralded for its anti-inflammatory action. It can be used to help calm inflamed skin and to ease arthritis, headaches, sprains and muscle aches. See the "Uses" section below for more applications for Roman Chamomile Essential Oil.

Roman Chamomile Essential Oil Benefits and Uses

  • Abscesses
  • Allergies
  • Arthritis
  • Boils
  • Colic
  • Cuts
  • Cystitis
  • Dermatitis
  • Dysmenorrhea
  • Earache
  • Flatulence
  • Hair
  • Headache
  • Inflamed Skin
  • Insect Bites
  • Insomnia
  • Nausea
  • Neuralgia
  • PMS
  • Rheumatism
  • Sores
  • Sprains
  • Strains
  • Stress
  • Wounds

Source: Julia Lawless, The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Updated Edition) (London: Harper Thorsons, 2014), 71.

Botanical Name

Chamaemelum nobile / Anthemis nobilis

Plant Family

Asteraceae

Common Method of Extraction

Steam Distilled

Plant Part Typically Used

Flowers/Buds

Color

Gray/Very Pale Blue

Consistency

Thin

Perfumery Note

Middle

Strength of Initial Aroma

Medium - Strong

Aromatic Description

Roman Chamomile Essential Oil smells crisp, sweet, fruity and herbaceous.

Sustainability and Conservation Status

Least Concern
Source: https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/202952/2758213

To learn more about the conservation status of essential oil bearing plants and how to use the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, please refer to AromaWeb's Guide to Essential Oils and Sustainability.

Major Constituents

  • Isobutyl Angelate
  • Butyl Angelate
  • 3-Methylpentyl Angelate
  • Isobutyl Butyrate
  • Isoamyl Angelate

See Essential Oil Safety for more complete list of typical constituents.

Source: F. Chialva, G. Gabri, P.A.P. Liddle, et al. Qualitative Evaluation of Aromatic Herbs by Direct Headspace GC Analysis. (Journal of HRC & CC 5, 1982), 182-188. S. R. Srinivas. Atlas of Essential Oils. (New York: Srinivas, 1986). F. Zani, G. Massimo, S. Benvenuti, et al. Studies on the Genotoxic Properties of Essential Oils with Bacillus subtilis Rec-assay and Salmonella/Microsome Reversion Assay. (Planta Med. 57, 1991), 237-241. B.M. Lawrence, Progress in Essential Oils. (Perfumer & Flavorist 23 no. 6, 1998), 49. Sources cited in Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young, Essential Oil Safety (Second Edition. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014), 244.

Roman Chamomile Essential Oil USafety Information

Tisserand and Young do not indicate any special precautions when using Roman Chamomile Oil. However, reading Tisserand and Young's full profile is recommended. [Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young, Essential Oil Safety (Second Edition. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014), 244.] Roman Chamomile Oil may cause dermatitis in some individuals according to Julia Lawless. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 109.]

General Safety Information

Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. For general dilution information, read AromaWeb's Guide to Diluting Essential Oils. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and be sure to first read the recommended dilution ratios for children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications. Before using this or any essential oil, carefully read AromaWeb's Essential Oil Safety Information page. For in-depth information on oil safety issues, read Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young.

Shelf Life

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