Description
Roman Chamomile essential oil is produced from Anthemis nobilis (Chamaemelium nobile) from the family species Asteraceae, formerly placed in the Compositae family. It is also called English Chamomile, sweet chamomile, and garden chamomile.
German chamomile essential oil is from Matricaria chamomilla (M. recutica)f from the same family, and is referred to as blue chamomile, Hungarian chamomile and single chamomile.
Precautions
Both are considered non-toxic and non-irritant, but since they can be used as an emmenegogue, it should be avoided during pregnancy.
Therapeutic Properties
The therapeutic properties of Roman Chamomile include analgesic, anti-spasmodic, antiseptic, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, anti-infectious, anti-depressant, anti-neuralgic, carminative, vulnerary, sedative, nervine, digestive and tonic.
The therapeutic properties of German chamomile include analgesic, anti-spasmodic, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, emmenagogue, digestive, vulnerary and hepatic.
Uses
Roman chamomile oil can be used for pain reliever, muscle aches and pains, rheumatism, headaches, migraines, neuralgia, toothache and earache.
It has been helpful with skin conditions such as acne, eczema, reahes, wounds, dermatitis, dry itchy skin and allergic conditions in general. It relaxes and soothes the nerves, the digestive system and gynecological conditions.
For babies: diluted it soothes an irritated and teething baby, helps for colic, diarrhea and gastric spasms.
German chamomile oil can be used for inflamed joints, excessive heat in the muscles and inflammation of the bowel. It is beneficial at relieving muscle spasms, rheumatism, arthritis and menstrual disorders.
For the skin it helps rashes, acne, eczema, psoriasis, hypersensitive skin and allergic conditions.
Burners & Vaporizers
Roman chamomile oil can be used in vapor therapy for nervous complaints, headaches and migraine's.
Blended In The Bath
Roman chamomile can be used in a blended massage oil or diluted in the bath to assist with allergies, anorexia, addiction, colic, insomnia, back pain, muscle pain, arthritis, post-natal depression and bowel disorders.
German chamomile oil can be used for asthma, measles, mumps and rheumatism.
Face Wash, Lotion And Cream
Roman chamomile can be used in a cream base for diaper rash, burns and sunburn.
German chamomile is useful in general skincare, especially allergic skin.
Mouthwash
Roman chamomile can be used as a mouthwash for dental abscesses and tonsillitis.
Blends Well With
Bergamot, Clary Sage, Lavender, Geranium, Jasmine, Tea Tree, Grapefruit, Rose, Lemon and Ylang Ylang.