Chamomile oil is native to England. It is now cultivated in Germany, France
and Morocco.
Description of Chamomile:
Camomile is a small perennial herb with a hairy stem and feathery pinnate
leaves, daisy like white flowers (larger than those of German camomile) and
grows about 25 cm high.
Appearance : Light blue mobile liquid
Aroma : Sweet and apple-like in fragrance
Color : Light clear blue
Chemical constituents: : Chamomile oil has various
chemical compounds that include Angelic, Azulene, Methacrylic, Butyric and
Tiglic Acids.
ExtractionIt is extracted by cold expression of flowers.
Aromatherapy uses:
The therapeutic properties of Chamomile Roman include: analgesic,
anti-spasmodic, antiseptic, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, anti-infectious,
anti-depressant, anti-neuralgic, carminative, vulnerary, sedative, nervine,
digestive, tonic and digestive.
Pharmaceutical uses:
Roman Chamomile oil can be used for pain reliever, muscle aches,
rheumatism, headaches, migraine, neuralgia, toothache and earache, skin
problems, eczema, rashes, wounds, dermatitis, dry itchy skin and allergic
conditions in general. It relaxes and soothes the nerves, digestive system
and gynecological conditions. For babies, diluted soothes an irritated and
teething baby and helps for colic, diarrhoea and gastric spasms.