(Anthemis nobilis, Chamaemelum nobile)
Family : Compositae or asteraceae
Description : Roman chamomile is a perennial herb with a low-growing creeping habit, delicate feathery leaves and daisylike white flowers carried on the plant’s many hairy stems. The essential oil is steam-distilled from the flowering tops.
Countries of origin : France, England, Belgium, Hungary
Characteristics : Roman chamomile has hints of sweet, fruity apple among bitter, herbaceous undertones and warm, flowery, grassy top notes. It blends well with most other florals and herbs, and also with bergamot, frankincense, verbena and nutmeg.
Main therapeutic properties : Analgesic, antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, carminative, digestive, diuretuc, emmenagogue, febrifuge, hepatic, nervine, sedative, stomachic.
Roman charmomile overlaps somewhat with german chamomile and with lavender. A useful tip to help you know which of these essential oils might be best for treating specific aches and pains is to choose lavender for sharp, poercing, sudden pain, german chamomile for hot , red pain and romand chamomile for dull, persistent pain. Roman chamomile is especially googt do use with children and infants, helping most of their comman ailments, as it is both gentle and effective and safe. Overall, roman chamomile is calming, soothing and comforting.
One of the best essential oils to choose for menstrula conditions, roman chamomile soothes PMT, helps to relieve menstrual cramps and calms the mood swings and weepines associated with menstruation. Baths, compresses and mood perfumes are all suitable methods. Roman chamomile is often used in massage oils because it is a traditional favourite for promoting relaxation, reducing muscular tension and helping stress-related conditions, such as nervous tension and insomnia. It is also useful in skin care, having a strong affinity with people with fair complexions and blonde hair.
Psychologically, roman chamomile is calming, balancing and deeply relaxing, and has a gentle, restorative effect. It makes a good choice to use for calming meditations, and roman chamomile has an affinity with the throat chakra.
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