Common Name* Roman Chamomile
Botanical Name Anthemis nobilis
Chemical Constituents Bisabolol, Farnesol, Azulene, Farnasene, Thujanol, bisabolol oxisde A, bisabolol oxide B, and bisabolone oxide.
Medicinal Uses** Kills intestinal worms, lice and mites. Cures dysfunctions of the circulatory system, stimulate circulation and detoxifies the blood therby helping cure ailments like Rheumatism, Arthritis etc. Keeps the nerves and the nervous system in a state of good health and proper functioning.
Muscular pain and arthritic inflamed joints, sprains, inflamed tendons, and swollen painful joints in bursitis. It is a good remedy for urinary stones. It is suggested for the stimulation and restoration of the liver and gall bladder indicated by poor appetite, slow painful digestion and distention. It has also been found useful as a stimulant for leucocytosis and engorgement of the spleen.
Use compresses, massage and baths for menstrual pain and menopausal problems. Can also assist with headaches, insomnia, and migraines. Helpful for allergies, boils, cuts, dermatits, earaches, inflammation, insect bites, teething pain toothaches, and wounds.
Skin Care Sooths the skin. Helpful for acne, burns, dermatitis, eczema, scalp irritation, rashes, burns and sensitive skin. Helps cure acne by removing toxins and cleaning Sebaceous and Eccrine glands through sweating. Tones up skin, muscles, internal organs etc. Diminishes scars, marks and spots on the skin and on the face. Protects wounds, cuts and bruises from getting infected.
Aromatherapy It is a traditional remedy for children and is recommended when they are feeling impatient, disagreeable or tense. In this capacity it has a calming but non-depressing effect on an emotional level. This can also assist those who tend to be hyperactive, workaholic, think or worry too much. Very effective in fighting depression and for raising spirit. Eliminates feelings of sadness, depression, disappointment, and sluggishness. Induces a sort of happy or charged feeling.
Blending Tips Middle Note. Sweet, fruity, herbaceous. Blends well with bergamot, carrot seed, clary sage, everlasting, geranium, lavender, patchouli, jasmine, nerolie, rose, rosewood, sandalwood, yarrow, ylang-ylang, marjoram, lemon, and benzoin.
Safety Information Generally nontoxic, nonirritant, and non-sensitizing. May cause dermatits in some individuals. No specific threats noticed, except that it should be avoided if someone has allergies with it or with any other member of Ragweed Family, to which Camomile belongs.
*Not all common names refer to the same plant. Always check the botanical name to make sure you have the right one.
**These statements have not been validated by the FDA. Please check with your doctor to diagnose illnesses, and be aware of any allergies or sensitivities before using essential oils.
