Roman Chamomile – anthemis nobilis

Roman chamomile is a great essential oil that has many uses. Here you will find some history, safety info uses a few uses, and much more.

Other Names: chamomile, chamomile romaine, English chamomile, garden chamomile, sweet chamomile, true chamomile

History

-Has been used for over 2000 years in Europe and the Mediterranean

-Mainly in Europe it was used for medicinal purposes, skincare, and teas

-Ancient Egyptians it was a sacred flower and was offered to the sun god Ra

-It is one of the nine sacred herbs of the Saxons called ‘maythen’

-It was used to improve air quality and reduce the insect population in homes and walkways in the Middle Ages

Safety Data

-Nonirritant

-Can cause dermatitis in some people

-Avoid during the first trimester of pregnancy

-If the client is allergic to Ragweed or other members of the Asteraceae family take extra care

Blends well with the following oils: Benzoin, bergamot, cedarwood, citrus oils, clary sage, frankincense, geranium, jasmine, lavender, marjoram, neroli, patchouli, rose, ylang-ylang

Key Qualities: restorative, calming, sedative, relaxing, soothing, warming, balancing, comforting, mild, slightly soporific or hypnotic in large doses

Therapeutic Actions: analgesic, anodyne, antibacterial, antidepressant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antineuralgic, antiphlogistic, antipruritic, antipyretic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aromatic, astringent, carminative, cholagogue, digestant, diuretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, hepatic, ophthalmic, sedative, stomachic, sudorific, tonic, vermifuge, vulnerary

Medicinal Uses

-Skin Care: abscesses, acne, allergies, boils, burns, cuts, chilblains, cold sores, dermatitis, earache, eczema, dandruff, hair care, herpes, inflammation, infection, insect bites, psoriasis, rashes, sensitive skin, sores, stings, teething pain, toothache, wounds

-Circulation, Muscles, and Joints: arthritis, capillaries (broken), inflamed joints, muscular pain, neuralgia, rheumatism, sprains, strains

-Digestive System: dyspepsia, colic, colitis, cramps (stomach), flatulence, gastritis, indigestion, peptic ulcers, nausea

-Eyes: conjunctivitis

-Genito-urinary System: amenorrhea, candida, cystitis, dysmenorrhea, menopausal problems, menorrhagia, PMS

-Immune System: fever, strengthens the Immune system

-Nervous System: anger, anxiety, depression, headache, insomnia, irritability, nervous tension, neuralgia, migraine, stress-related complaints

-Respiratory: allergies, asthma, bronchitis, cough

Recommended Daily Dosage

-Three times a day

-3-5 drops externally

-Teething: apply the oil diluted in a small amount of vegetable oil directly to the gums using a sterile cotton swab

-Conjunctivitis: add 1drop in ½ cup of warm water, and apply to the eye with a sterile cotton ball. Be sure to use a sterile cotton ball for each eye

Blends

All recipes are mixed with 25 ml oil

-Nervousness: 7 drops chamomile, 3 drops lavender, 3 drops rose

-Sore Muscles: 5 drops chamomile, 4 drops lavender, 3 drops marjoram

-Stomach Soother: 7 drops chamomile, 4 drops ginger, 2 drops cardamon

-Reproductive System: 5 drops chamomile, 4 drops rose, 2 drops geranium