Chamomile, Cape Essential Oil (Eriocephalus punctulatus)

Overview

Chamomile, Cape may also be referred to as Cape Chamomile, Cape Snow Flower, Wild Rosemary, Kapok bush. It is typically processed using steam or hydro distillation as a method for extracting oil from the flower buds, flowers, leaves.

Chamomile, Cape Essential Oil
Eriocephalus punctulatus DC. observed in South Africa by tobielouw (licensed under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/)

Essential Facts

  • Aroma Description:

    Cool Earthy Floral Rich Slightly sweet Soft Warm

  • Common Name(s): Cape Chamomile, Cape Snow Flower, Wild Rosemary, Kapok bush
  • Botanical Family: Asteraceae
  • Botanical Genus: Eriocephalus
  • Chemical Family: Esters
  • Perfumery Note: Middle/Base
  • Indigenous Country: South Africa
  • Cultivation: Wild Harvested
  • Processing Methods: Steam or Hydro Distillation
  • Part Typically Used: Flower buds, Flowers, Leaves
  • Shelf Life: 4-5 years
  • Vegan Vegan

Essential Details

Benefits & Uses

Therapeutic Benefits of Chamomile, Cape:

Anti-anxiety Anti-inflammatory Anti-spasmodic Cicatrisant Cooling Sedative

Other Uses for Chamomile, Cape:

Hair Care

Blends

Chamomile, Cape Blends:

Angelica Root

Cautions & Safety

Safety Precautions for Chamomile, Cape:

There are no safety concerns known for Cape Chamomile Esssential Oil.

Energetic, Spiritual, and Emotional Qualities

Energetics and Chakras Qualites of Chamomile, Cape:

5th Chakra - Speaking Truth Balancing Expansive Grounding Uplifting

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