Chamomile, Roman

Safety data -- non-toxic, non irritant; can cause dermatitis in some individuals.

Family -- Asteraceae

Synonyms -- Amomile, English Chamomile, Garden Chamomile, Sweet Chamomile, True Chamomile

Herbal/folk tradition - This herb has had a medical reputation in Europe and especially in the Mediterranean region for over 2000 years and it is still used widespread.  It is employed by the ancient Egyptians and it was one of the Saxons nine sacred herbs, which they called maythen.  It was also held to be the plant's physician since it promoted the health of plants nearby.  It is current in the British herbal Pharmacopoeia for the treatment of dyspepsia, nausea, anorexia, vomiting in pregnancy, dysmenorrhea and specifically flatulence dyspepsia associated with mental stress.

Aromatherapy/home use

Skin care -- Acne, allergies, boils, burns, cuts, chillblains, dermatitis, earache, eczema, hair care, inflammations, insect bites, rashes, sensitive skin, teething pain, toothache, wounds.

Circulation, muscles and joints -- arthritis, inflamed joints, muscular pain, neuralgia, rheumatism, sprains.

Digestive system -- dyspepsia, colic, indigestion, nausea

Genito-urinary system -- dysmenorrhea, menopausal problems, menorrhagia.

Nervous system -- headache, insomnia, nervous tension, migraine and stress-related complaints.

Other uses -- used in pharmaceutical antiseptic ointments and in carminative, antispasmodic and tonic preparations.  Extensively used in cosmetics, soaps, detergents, high-cost perfumes and hair and bath products.  Used as a flavor ingredient in most major food categories, including alcoholic and soft drinks.

Distribution -- native to Southern and Western Europe, naturalized in North America.  Cultivated in Britain, Belgium, Hungary, the USA, Italy and France.

Extraction – essential oil by steam installation off the flower heads.

Characteristics – a pale blue liquid (turning yellow on keeping) with a warm, sweet, fruity herbaceous scent.  It blends well with bergamot, clary sage, oakmoss, Jasmine, labdanum, orange blossom, Rose, geranium and lavender.

Actions – analgesics, anti-anemic, antineuralgic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antibacterial, carminative, cholagogue, digestive, emmenagogue, febrifuge, hepatic, hypnotic, nerve sedative, stomachic, sudorific, tonic, vermifuge, vulnerary.

EO133A   Chamomile Roman Oregon   1/2oz    $31.00

EO133B  Chamomile Roman Oregon 1oz         $56.00

EO133C   Chamomile Roman Oregon 2oz       $108.00

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