Roman Chamomile Essential Oil

Roman Chamomile
Anthemis nobilis or Chamaemelum nobile

Source: Flowers
Origin: U.K.
Energetics: Yin
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Scent: Spicy, fresh, with a hint of the sweetness of apples.
Blends Well With: Lavender, Rosewood, Clary Sage, Geranium, Neroli, Marjoram, Cedarwood and Frankincense.

About

Roman Chamomile has a delectable scent with refreshing and calming properties. Apart from its exotic aroma, you may also find relief from muscular pain, flu, colds and skin infections. Its language derivation is from the Greek- “chamai” for ground as Roman Chamomile is low growing and “melos” for apple which is associated with its fine scent. The Romans used it for drinks and incense. Also known as True Chamomile, English Chamomile, Noble Chamomile and Golden Chamomile. In Ayurveda, it's used for gastro intestinal disorders, headaches, sunburn, anger, depression and nervous disorders.

Historical Snippets

Roman Chamomile with its many therapeutic uses have dubbed it one of the safest household remedies known. It’s been proven to be beneficial in the treatment of headaches, insomnia and disorders of the stomach, kidney, liver and bladder. Roman Chamomile dates back as far as the ancient Egyptians who used it for skin care, incense and medicine. Fragments of the plant have even been found in Egyptian tombs. An interesting fact about Roman Chamomile in particular is its ability to protect any other plant from infections within its proximity.

Key Constituents

• a-pinene
• camphene
• b-pinene
• sabinene
• myrcene
• 1,8-cineole
• y-terpinene
• caryophyllene
• propyl angelate
• butyl angelate.

PLEASE REMEMBER

All our exotic and rare (hence more costly) essential oils and absolutes are available in jojoba. This allows you the benefit of enjoying Roman Chamomile Oil but in a jojoba oil base at a great price. An extremely cost effective way to experience Roman Chamomile.

How To Use

Diffuse: Add a few drops to a diffuser to disperse around the room

Topically: Dilute essential oil with any carrier oil at a 2.5% ratio. This equates to 2.5ml essential oil/oils in total mixed with 100ml of chosen carrier oil. 1ml of essential oil is approximately 20-22 drops of oil.  Decant into a roller or glass bottle with eye dropper to apply easily or a larger bottle if using for massage. Please note this dilution rate is for adults and children over the age of 6. More information on children and essential oils is on our blog page. Essential Oils should not be used directly on the skin without mixing first with a carrier oil

Inhalation: Add 1-2 drops essential oil to a tissue and inhale at a distance while ensuring that the oil does not come into direct contact with the skin. Alternatively, you can smell the oil directly from the bottle.

Shelf Life 

Our freshly decanted Roman Chamomile essential oil will last for 2-3 years minimum from when you open your amber glass bottle if stored correctly. 

Primary Storage Considerations: Keep away from direct light (U.V. radiation). Keep in the amber glass bottle with lid tightly closed. Only open when you need to and decant into a smaller "working" amber glass bottle if possible (and label so you know what is in it). This is to reduce oxidation.
Secondary Storage Considerations: Keep in a refrigerator at around 4 degrees celsius.

Safety

General
Some essential oils may cause photosensitivity to the skin - Use diluted in Jojoba or other complete carrier oil.
Do not ingest essential oils.
Do not apply to eyes, sensitive areas or mucous membranes.
The information on this website is not intended to be used in the diagnosis, treatment or mitigation of any physical or mental illness. Ahimsa Oils offer no advice or recommendations only general information. No therapeutic claims are made within.
Pregnant women, nursing mothers and children should not use essential oils without first consulting an appropriately trained healthcare practitioner.

The statements on this website have not been evaluated by the TGA. David Bosley however worked for a long period in consultation with the TGA to ensure correct labelling with reference to the Ahimsa Oil product range.

Specific
Hazards: None known.
Contraindications: None known.
For transportation purposes, this product is classed DG due to flash point of 52.7°C

References

Sheppard-Hanger, Sylla. The Aromatherapy Practitioner Reference Manual: Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy, 1999. Print.
Tisserand, R., & Young, R. (2014). Essential Oil Safety: Second edition.