Chamomile (Roman and German)

Botanical name:

Matricaria chamomilla or Matricaria recutita (German)

Chamaemelum nobile or Anthemis nobilis (Roman)

Origin:

China, Egypt, Hungary, France, South Africa, India, Nepal, United Kingdom, USA,

Method of extraction:

Steam distillation

Color:

German chamomile has a deep blue hue

Roman chamomile has a grey to pale blue color

Viscosity:

Thin

Extracted from:

Flowers or buds

Note clarification:

Middle

Aroma:

Earthy, herbaceous and slightly sweet

Blends well with:

Bergamot, clary sage, eucalyptus, geranium, grapefruit, jasmine, lavender, lemon, marjoram, neroli, oakmoss, palmarosa, patchouli, rose, tea tree, ylang ylang

Therapeutic uses:

Chamomile has a calming aroma that helps with anxiety. As a topical treatment, it has anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-viral properties. It is also useful in topical treatments to relieve muscle spasms and aches and joint pain.

It has been effective to relieve mild headaches and promote sleep.

Helps to soothe inflammatory skin conditions, insect bites

Safety:

Chamomile is generally safe but some medication may interact with German chamomile. If you are on any prescription check with your doctor before you use this oil.

Approximate shelf life:

(Undiluted)

8 years (refrigerated)

Notes:

German chamomile is also referred to as blue chamomile.

German chamomile has stronger anti-inflammatory properties than Roman chamomile

The blue hue of German chamomile may stain clothes.

Disclaimer:

Do not use any essential oils or essential oil blends if you have any underlying health conditions. Some oils are not safe for children, pregnant women, or pets. Always check with your doctor or certified aromatherapist, if you are unsure about the benefits or contra-indicators of a recipe or its ingredients. ‘A Scented Story’ is solely my platform to share my experiences with essential oils and other natural products. I do not prescribe any treatments.