Botanical Name: Anthemis nobilis L

Main Constituents:

Amyl butyrate: 14.3%

butyl angelate: 21.0%

Plant Part: Flowers

Origin: United Kingdom

Processing Method: Steam Distilled

Description / Color / Consistency: A thin light bluish to yellow liquid.

Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma: A strong middle note, Roman Chamomile has a fragrance like apples and sweet straw, and is considered the finest smelling of all chamomiles.

Blends With: Bergamot, Clary Sage, Lavender, Geranium, Jasmine, Neroli, Patchouli, Tea Tree, Rose, Lemon and Ylang-ylang.

Product Abstract: This chamomile grows extensively in central and eastern Europe, and is in the daisy family, growing to 30 cm high with lacey leaves and small white daisy-like flowers. The word 'chamomile' comes from the Greek word chamomaela or ground apple, referring to the fact that the plant grows low to the ground, and the fresh blooms have a pleasing apple-scent. In use for centuries, chamomile was a symbol of the omnipotence of the Egyptian god, Ra; to the Saxons it was one of nine sacred herbs; and in Europe during the Middle Ages it was used as a strewing herb.

Common uses: Sudorific & Febrifuge, Antiseptic, Antibiotic, Disinfectant, Bactericidal & Vermifuge, Stimulant & Antidepressant, Anti-inflammatory & Sedative, Stomachic, Digestive, Hepatic, and Cholagogue, Antirheumatic & Antiphlogistic, Cicatrisant & Vulnerary, Analgesic & Antineuralgic.

 

Cautions: Dilute before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals, and should be avoided by those allergic to ragweed; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.

 

Storage: It is recommended that oils packaged in metal containers (for safe shipping), be transferred into dark glass containers to maintain freshness and attain maximum shelf life.