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Chamomile, Roman Essential Oil
$27.50
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Botanical Species: Anthemis nobilis
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Roman Chamomile essential oil is a gentle, calming, and soothing oil steam-distilled from the flowers of Chamaemelum nobile. Known for its deeply relaxing properties, it is widely used for emotional balance, sleep support, and skin-soothing applications.
Key Benefits:
- Promotes deep relaxation and stress relief
- Supports restful sleep
- Used in body care formulations to support healthy skin
- Eases feelings of tension and emotional overwhelm with a soothing aroma
Detailed description
Roman Chamomile essential oil is extracted from the daisy-like flowers of the Roman chamomile plant, native to Western Europe and often cultivated for its therapeutic blossoms. The oil has a long history in traditional herbal practices, revered for its ability to soothe both the mind and the body. Its soft, apple-like fragrance makes it especially popular in blends for children, sensitive individuals, and calming routines.
Extraction Method
Roman Chamomile essential oil is obtained through steam distillation of the fresh flower heads. This method gently captures the delicate esters and aromatic compounds responsible for the oil’s calming effects.
Viscosity
The oil has a thin to medium viscosity, making it easy to blend while still offering a silky texture in topical applications.
Color
Roman Chamomile essential oil is typically pale yellow to light blue due to the presence of natural azulene compounds (color intensity can vary by batch).
Odor Profile
Its aroma is sweet, floral, warm, herbaceous, and reminiscent of apples, with a soft, comforting quality. The scent is deeply relaxing, emotionally soothing, and ideal for unwinding.
Extraction Method
Roman Chamomile essential oil is obtained through steam distillation of the fresh flower heads. This method gently captures the delicate esters and aromatic compounds responsible for the oil’s calming effects.
Viscosity
The oil has a thin to medium viscosity, making it easy to blend while still offering a silky texture in topical applications.
Color
Roman Chamomile essential oil is typically pale yellow to light blue due to the presence of natural azulene compounds (color intensity can vary by batch).
Odor Profile
Its aroma is sweet, floral, warm, herbaceous, and reminiscent of apples, with a soft, comforting quality. The scent is deeply relaxing, emotionally soothing, and ideal for unwinding.
Usage suggestions
• Aromatherapy: Diffuse to calm the mind, release tension, and support bedtime relaxation.
• Topical Use: Dilute and apply to soothe irritated or sensitive skin, including dryness, redness, or itchiness.
• Massage: Combine with a carrier oil for a gentle, stress-relieving massage blend.
• Bath: Add diluted drops to warm bathwater to promote tranquility and ease emotional strain.
• Children’s Blends: Use in low dilutions for calming bedtime blends or gentle skin-soothing products.
• Emotional Support: Ideal for easing feelings of overwhelm, frustration, or sadness.
• Topical Use: Dilute and apply to soothe irritated or sensitive skin, including dryness, redness, or itchiness.
• Massage: Combine with a carrier oil for a gentle, stress-relieving massage blend.
• Bath: Add diluted drops to warm bathwater to promote tranquility and ease emotional strain.
• Children’s Blends: Use in low dilutions for calming bedtime blends or gentle skin-soothing products.
• Emotional Support: Ideal for easing feelings of overwhelm, frustration, or sadness.
Precautions
• Always dilute before skin application.
• Conduct a patch test before first use.
• Avoid use if allergic to plants in the Asteraceae (daisy) family.
• Use very low dilutions for children; consult a professional for infants.
• Not suggested during the first trimester of pregnancy unless advised by a healthcare provider.
• Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes.
• Store in a cool, dark place to preserve the delicate aromatic compounds.
• Conduct a patch test before first use.
• Avoid use if allergic to plants in the Asteraceae (daisy) family.
• Use very low dilutions for children; consult a professional for infants.
• Not suggested during the first trimester of pregnancy unless advised by a healthcare provider.
• Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes.
• Store in a cool, dark place to preserve the delicate aromatic compounds.
