Roman Chamomile
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Chamaemelum nobile
BIOTANICAL FAMILY
Asteraceae (Compositae)
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Italy, France, England, Belgium, and Hungary
PLANT PART
Flowers
NOTE
Middle-top
EXTRACTION METHOD
Steam Distilled
AROMA
Sweet, fruity, warm, herbaceous, and diffusive
GC/MS REPORT
Esters: methylamyl angelate (20%); methallyl angelate (15%)
NOTES ON CHEMICAL COMPONENTS
Ester's typical therapeutic properties include: antispasmodic and skin healing.
THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS
Skin healing - helps with relieving skin inflammation and dryness. Musculoskeletal system - helps relieve muscle aches and pains, including menstrual cramps. Digestive system - used to treat colic, diarrhoea, poor appetite, and indigestion. Nervous system - alleviates migraines, headaches, insomnia, and anxiety.
EMOTIONAL/ENERGETIC QUALITIES
Comforting, soothing, and calming; alleviates anxiety, irritability, impatience, and stress; helps connecting to our inner self.
ADMINISTRATION METHOD
Bath, topical application (diluted), and inhalation
ETNOBOTANY LORE AND ANCIENT PARTICLES
Roman Chamomille is a perennial with beautifully smelling daisy-like flowers. Native of Western Europe, the common name comes from the Greek words "chamai" (on the ground) and "melon" (apple), referring to the smell of fresh flowers. The botanical name Anthemis nobilis also is derived from the Greek word anthos (flower) and the Latin one nobilis (noble), likely referring to its healing virtues. Since ancient times, roman chamomile flowers were used internally for digestive disorders and externally to sooth skin irritations. The Egyptians used it to treat fevers and as a sign of dedication to the Gods. The Romans used it to treat intestinal and rheumatic disorders. Chamomile tea is indeed an old remedy for calming nervousness, nausea, vomiting and regulating menstruation.
SAFETY
Non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing; no contraindications known
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