History & Plant Origin

Used in Europe for skin regeneration. For centuries, mothers have used chamomile to calm crying children, combat digestive and liver ailments, and relieve toothaches. Listed in Dioscorides' De Materia Medica (A.D. 78), Europe's first authoritive guide to medicines that became the standard reference work for herbal treatments for over 1,700 years.

The plant originates from Utah, Idaho, Egypt, Hungary

Production

Flowery tops are steam distilled

Aroma

Strong, sweet, warm, herbaceous

Note

Middle / Top

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Common Uses

Skin Care

• Acne
• Allergies
• Burns
• Cuts
• Dermatitis
• Eczema
• Insect bites
• Rashes
• Sensitive Skin

Mental & Emotional

• Soothing
• Calming
• Good for nervousness
• Good for stress-related issues
• Headaches

Medical

• Arthritis
• Inflammation
• Stomach distress
• Nausea
• Promotes digestion
• Promotes health for the liver and gallbladder

Properties

anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, analgesic, digestive, tonic, antiseptic, antioxidant, antiumoral

Emotional Healing

Finding your true self & purpose is the essence of this flower. Roman Chamomile types are so consumed by their daily activities (some of which may be very mundane and meaningless) that they are unable to notice what is really important in life. Roman Chamomile softens and over active ego and guides the soul along where it needs to be going. 

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Application Suggestion

• Apply 2-4 drops onto ankles, wrists, back of the neck
• Put a few drops into your cream
• Apply onto chakras
• Directly inhale
• Diffuse

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References

1. Butje, A. Aromahead Institut, USA; http://www.aromahead.com
   
2. MacDonald, D. Emotional healing with essential oils. Enlighten Alternative Healing, LLC., USA, 2012
   
3. Schnaubelt, K.The healing intelligence of essential oils - The science of advanced aromatherapy. Healing Arts Press, USA, 2011
   
4. Williams, K. Aromatics International, USA; http://www.aromaticsinternational.com