Roman Chamomile

Latin name: Anthemis nobilis.

Family name: Compositae.

Country or Region: England.

Growing Practice: Ecologically sensible.

The oil is distilled from the flowers and should be a watery pale blue to yellow. It has a sweet and fruity aroma. Chamomile was a sacred herb of the Saxons.

Some traditional uses: to relieve muscular pain, as a sedative, ease anxiety and nervous tension, to help with sleeplessness.Its main chemical components are: Esters of angelic and tiglic acids, pinene, chamazulene.

Emotional profile: to relieve anger, hysteria, fear, spirit disconnection, grief, worry.

Blends well with: bergamot, cypress, jasmine, juniper, neroli, frankincense, clary sage, vetiver, rosemary and ylang ylang.

Warnings: Roman Chamomile should be avoided during early pregnancy.

Cuts and wounds, Infections, bacterial disease’ Sore throats, burns, Respiratory problems, acne; As an antiseptic…