Roman Chamomile Essential Oil

Chamomile Essential Oil (Roman) is  know by two botanical names, Chamaemelum nobile or Anthemis nobilis.

Description:

English Chamomile Essential Oil (Chamaemelum nobile also known as Anthemis nobilis) is also known as “Roman Chamomile” or “True Chamomile”. It is a small, fragrant, hairy-stemmed perennial herb with white daisy-like flowers. “Roman” is the most common derivation.

Native to Southern and Western Europe, our Artisan Aromatics Chamomile Essential Oil, Roman is steam distilled from the herb’s fresh flowers.

Chamomile Essential Oil has a warm, fresh scent that some people describe as reminiscent of apples. Others experience the aroma as rather heavy, Aromatically, this oil blends well with other fragrant oils such as bergamot, clary sage, eucalyptus, galbanum, jasmine, lavender, neroli, and rosemary.

Chamomile is known to be especially helpful in combating sleeplessness. This Chamomile Essential Oil is one of the few essential oils that most agree is especially safe to use. When diffused, it can help to calm, soothe and promote sleep and this oil is also heralded for many other actions too.

Uses

Aromatherapists have often reported that Chamomile Essential Oil  is useful for those who want to experience a comforting, relaxing effect and we have found it to be a good choice for using in a fan diffuser at the end of a stressful day (place up tp 3 drops on the fan diffuser pad).

CAUTION: Non-toxic and non-irritant, Chamomile Essential Oil  should nevertheless be avoided by those suffering from allergies such as ragweed or hay fever, as they may also be allergic to chamomile. Some aromatherapists  advise that women who are in their 1st trimester of pregnancy should also avoid Chamomile  Essential Oil, Roman.

Other Types of Chamomile Offered by Artisan Aromatics:

Blue Chamomile aka German Chamomile

More Info

For the ancient Egyptians, Chamomile Essential Oil, Roman was sacred to Ra, their solar deity.

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