Part of the plant used: Flowers

Source : England

Extraction method: Steam distillation

Roman chamomile produces an essential oil that is pale blue when fresh. It can be extracted from the flower and the upper parts of the plant. It has excellent calming properties and is said to relieve irritation, impatience and help with PMS and other menstrual and menopausal problems. Roman chamomile is an evergreen with a fresh apple scent and is grown primarily in France, Belgium and Eastern Europe.

This herb is great for skin problems like acne, eczema, rashes, wounds, dermatitis, dry/itchy skin, and allergies. It is said to be good for abdominal pain, gallbladder problems, and throat infections, and to help relieve allergies, hay fever, and asthma. This oil is useful in diluted solutions to soothe children suffering from colic, irritability, diarrhea, and teething. In a vaporizer, it soothes headaches, nervous discomfort, and migraines. Although this oil is gentle enough to be used with children and babies, always consult a specialist before administering it.

The medicinal use of chamomile Chamomile dates back thousands of years to the ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks. The Egyptians dedicated it to the sun god. A papyrus document dated 2800 BC records the use of chamomile to treat skin diseases. Chamomile oil was used to embalm bodies. Hippocrates, the great Greek physician, is said to have used chamomile as an herbal remedy. In mythology, chamomile is one of the nine sacred herbs given by Wodan, the god of the underworld, to mortals to improve their lives.

Essential Oil 10ml