Roman Chamomile Essential Oil (Chamaemelum nobile)
Overview
Chamomile, Roman may also be referred to as Anthemis nobilis. It is typically processed using steam distilled as a method for extracting oil from the flowers/buds.
Summary
For anyone that is under stress, is going through a period of depression, loneliness, intense fear or is challenged by anxiety or post traumatic shock disorder, Roman Chamomile Essential Oil can help bring a sense of calm. Roman Chamomile is also a suggested oil for use during times of anger or irritability.
Essential Facts
- Aroma Description:
- Common Name(s): Anthemis nobilis
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- Botanical Genus: Chamaemelum
- Major Compounds: Isobutyl Angelate, Butyl Angelate, 3-Methylpentyl Angelate, Isobutyl Butyrate, Isoamyl Angelate
- Perfumery Note: Middle
- Consistency: Thin
- Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium - Strong
- Color: Gray/Very Pale Blue
- Indigenous Country: Middle
- Processing Methods: Steam Distilled
- Part Typically Used: Flowers/Buds
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Conservation Status:
[LC] Least Concern
Fruity
Herbaceous
Sweet-
Vegan
Essential Details
Benefits & Uses
May be benefitial for addressing the following ailments:
Allergy
Autoimmune Diseases
Colic
Cuts
Cystitis
Headache
Insect Bites
Insomnia
Menstruation : Cramp ( Dysmenorrhea )
Nausea
Neuralgia
Rheumatism
Skin : All types
Skin : Dermatitis
Stress
Wounds
Therapeutic Benefits of Chamomile, Roman:
Anti-allergenic
Anti-rheumatic
Wound healing
Other Uses for Chamomile, Roman:
Hair CareCautions & Safety
Safety Precautions for Chamomile, Roman:
Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and be sure to first read the recommended dilution ratios for children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications. For in-depth information on oil safety issues, read Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young.
Articles
Chamomile, Roman Articles or Publications:
- PubMed: Green synthesis of CuO nanoparticles by aqueous extract of Anthemis nobilis flowers and their catalytic activity for the A³ coupling reaction.
- PubMed: Sesquiterpene lactones. Part XV. New cytostatic active sesquiterpene lactone from herb of Anthemis nobilis L.
- PubMed: [Peroxides as plant constituents. 6. Hydroperoxides from the blossoms of Roman camomile, Anthemis nobilis L].
- PubMed: Sedative, anti-inflammatory and anti-diuretic effects induced in rats by essential oils of varieties of Anthemis nobilis: a comparative study.
- PubMed: Neutral constituents of the flowers of Anthemis nobilis L.
- PubMed: [Attempts at the "industrial lyophilization" of medicinal plants. II. Roman camomile (Anthemis nobilis L.). (Comparative influence of lyophilization and different methods of desiccation on the quality of the flower head)].
- PubMed: Exposure to specific herbal products during pregnancy and the risk of low birth weight.
- PubMed: Antidepressant-like effect of Salvia sclarea is explained by modulation of dopamine activities in rats.
- PubMed: Essential oils and anxiolytic aromatherapy.
- PubMed: Efficacy of plant extracts against stored-products fungi.
- PubMed: Studies on the genotoxic properties of essential oils with Bacillus subtilis rec-assay and Salmonella/microsome reversion assay.
- PubMed: Comparative screening of plant essential oils: phenylpropanoid moiety as basic core for antiplatelet activity.
- PubMed: Anti-Candida activity of Brazilian medicinal plants.