Chamomile Essential Oil

Chamomile Oil

Chamomile Oil (Anthemis Nobilib)

Anti-inflammatory, antibiotic and very calming, camomile soothes nerves, insomnia, menstrual disorders and irritated skin.

Origin of Chamomile essential oil:

The Egyptians thought this was a sacred flower and dedicated it to the Sun God. It was used in ritual ceremonies and medicinally to stop fits and fever.

Chamomile oil - Description:

Chamomile species grow throughout Europe , North Africa and are often found growing wild. They have fine, feathery leaves with tiny white or yellow centered daisy like flowers. The pale blue oil is extracted from the flowers and has a slightly apple fragrance which blends well with rose, geranium and lavender.

Therapeutic Effects of Chamomile essential oil:

• Particularly noted for its anti-inflammatory and sedative properties
• It is excellent for childhood ailments from peevishness to earache
• Also used for allergies,
• anemia,
• burns,
• fever,
• insomnia,
• dermatitis,
• diarrhea,
• menstrual and menopausal problems,
• ulcer,
• tooth ache,
• rheumatism,
• indigestion.

Chamomile oil - Uses:

• Certain chamomile species are used for herbal infusions,
• Chamomile oil is used in body, bath and hair products for its anti-allergenic properties.
• Use in dilute form for children.

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Lavender essential oil - Lavendula Officinalis
Bergamot essential oil - Citrus Bergamia
Jasmine essential oil - Jasminum Officinale
Geranium essential oil - Pelargonium Adorantissimum
Cinnamon essential oil - CinnamomumZeylanicum
Basil essential oils - Ocimum Basilicum
Ylang-Ylang - Cananga odorata
Sandalwood essential oils - Santalum album
Orange essential oil - Citrus aurantium
Rose essential oil - Rosa Centifolia, Rosa Damascena
Rosemary essential oil - Rosmarinus Officinalis
Patchouli essential oil - Pogostemon patchouli
Chamomile essential oil - Anthemis Nobilib
Sage essential oil - Salvia Officinalis

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