Chamomile, Roman

Common Name: Chamomile, Roman

Botanical Name: Chamaemelum nobile, (L.)

Synonyms: Anthemis nobilis, Garden Chamomile

Family:  Asteraceae (Compositae)

 

Chemical Composition includes:

Roman Chamomile does share some similarities with German Chamomile, but its chemical profile is quite different – Roman Chamomile contains little or none of the constituents responsible for German Chamomile’s anti inflammatory or anti allergenic properties (chamazulene / z-bisabolol) 

 

Isobutyl angelate @ 0 – 37%

Butyl angelate @ 0 – 35%

3-Methylpentyl angelate @ 0 – 23%

 

Precautions / Contraindications:  

Traditionally used with children, considered one of the gentlest oils. 

Non-Toxic

Non irritating

Non sensitizing

Prone to oxidation – avoid old or oxidized oils

Avoid if allergic to Asteraceae plants or Chamomile

No contraindications known

GRAS 

 

As with all essential oils, taking internally, ingesting or adding to food / beverages is not recommended and can cause harm. 

Keep all essential oils out of the reach of children, lids secured in a cool dark location. 

 

Actions commonly cited in aromatherapy:

The actions cited within this profile are not guaranteed in every situation; they are examples of what we can expect from the oil.  They are based on scientific analysis of each oil’s unique chemical composition and knowledge of the expected actions of those components, lab & clinical studies, historical & traditional uses, and firsthand & anecdotal experiences.

 

Analgesic

Anti inflammatory – topically, accelerates healing of skin wounds

Antiseptic

Antispasmodic

Bactericidal & antimicrobial

Carminative

Cholagogue

Digestive

Emmenagogue – helpful for amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea and PMS

Febrifuge

Hepatic

Sedative   

Stomachic – colic

Sudorific

Vulnerary

 

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Mental & Emotional Actions commonly cited in aromatherapy

Useful with children, soothing, calming nervous tension, impatience, disagreeable, tense or nightmares

Anxiety / stress

 

Actions supported by clinical studies

Antimicrobial

Antispasmodic

Anxiolytic

Sedative

 

Chakra:   Throat

Promotes free flow of Qi – relaxes nerves, spasms, eases pain / help liver resolve emotional state of anger. Connects us to our inner child, closer to spiritual realms for comport / uplifting spirit during times of sadness, helps us listen to our inner voice, discern our individual path, receive teachings

Speak your highest spiritual truth

 

Myers Briggs: INFP

Full of sunshine and joy, harmonious disposition and emotional intelligence

Calm, easygoing, affirming, gentle

Strong integrity, commitment to what is important to them

Enjoy / need alone time, may have many different interests, like learning and researching

Highly reflective, mysteries of life, earth, / little or no need to impose their belifes on others, prefer to gently influence and inspire

Value authenticity and depth in relationships

Serene & gentle, dream like state, calming, mesmerizing / have loyal “followers”

Inner peach may be misleading or covering intense inner conflict which can be tormenting

Mood swings particularly in relationships / may cause emotional stress followed by isolation.

Grumpy, discontented, impatience

 

Aromatic Note:   Middle

Oil & Aromatic Description: Pale yellow oil with a sweet, herbaceous, fruity, warm, slightly tea like aroma

Blends well with: 

Insomnia – Lavender, Sandalwood

Anxiety, nervous tension, stress – Bergamot, Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Sweet Orange, Sandalwood

PMS, dysmenorrhoea – Clary Sage, Lavender, Ylang Ylang

 

Method of Extraction: Steam distilled   

Parts Used:  Flowering tops of C. nobile

Country of Origin: Hungary

 

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As a Trained Aromatherapist, the services, recommendations and products offered by Robson Valley Aromatherapy are that of a complementary nature only and in no way replace medical advice or treatment of any other modality. I do not provide diagnostic services, make any curative claims, or prescribe medications. Clients are provided with information on how & why recommendations are made, appropriate methods of using essential oils, and encouraged to make educated decisions on the safe & effective use of essential oils. I do not recommend or support the use of essential oils internally. 

 

References:

Salvatore Battaglia – The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy – Volume 1 – Third edition  

Robert Tisserand, Rodney Young – Essential Oil Safety – Second Edition