Steam Distilled in the United Kingdom
With a strong middle note, Roman Chamomile has a fragrance like apples and sweet straw and is considered the finest-smelling of all chamomiles.
Blends Well With: Bergamot, Clary Sage, Lavender, Geranium, Jasmine, Neroli, Patchouli, Tea Tree, Rose, Lemon and Ylang-ylang.
Roman Chamomile can be extremely calming and has been shown to benefit those dealing with depression, loneliness, anxiety, PTSD, anger, irritability and insomnia. Generally safe for children and can help them with tantrums, irritability and colic. Roman Chamomile is also very anti-inflammatory, aiding in arthritis, headaches, sprains, strains and muscle aches. Roman chamomile is most often used in treating skin conditions as it is effective for most skin types for treating things like, acne, boils, inflamed skin, excema, and allergies. Avoid use during the first and second trimesters of pregnancy, and if you are allergic to ragweed.
Other Therapeutic Properties: antiseptic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, anti-infectious, antidepressant, antineuralgic, antiseptic, bactericidal, carminative, febrifuge, nervine, sedative, stomachic, vermifuge.
