| Family : Compositae - Sunflower family |
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| Extraction : Steam distilled - Extracted from the daisy-like flowers. |
| Color : Bluish |
| Aroma : Slightly fruity, herbal |
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| Description : |
| The Egyptian Chamomile grows 8 to 14 inches high with a heavily branched stem, half spreading or creeping. It has feathery pinnate leaves and daisy-like white flowers. The whole plant has an apple-like scent. |
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| Medicinal Properties : |
| Antimicrobial, Reduces pain, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, anti-convulsive, anti-neuralgic, assists with expelling gas from the intestines, reduces inflammation, may destroy or inhibit pathogenic or putrefactive bacteria, antiseptic, antispasmodic, anti-allergic, anti-parasitic, promotes menstrual flow, diuretic, digestive, sedative, tonic |
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| Usage : |
- Many teachers use Chamomile and Lavender in a spritzer as an air freshener in their class rooms. Keeps kids calm and focused. It is also used in many workplaces
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- Chamomile is a standard remedy for babies' colic. Quadruple the standard dilution with Chamomile and Lavender and rub over babies stomach and back.
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- Diluted Roman Chamomile with a carrier oil, it can be massaged in, and used as a compress for headaches or menstrual problems.
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- Roman Chamomile is also an excellent household disinfectant.
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- To ease headaches and nervous tension, diffuse fragrant Roman Chamomile in our Crystal Jet Diffusor.
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- For massage, apply with our Massage Lotion, 175ml (5.9oz). Add essential oil to desired strength (usually 20-40 drops) to bottle, shake well, and apply liberally to areas being massaged.
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- For partial body application, apply with our Mixing Oil. Pour out a dime-sized portion of Mixing Oil and add one drop of essential oil, or measure out 1 oz of mixing oil and add 10-12 drops of essential oil.
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| Safety Cautions : |
| Avoid in the first trimester of pregnancy. Avoid long-term use with estrogen-dependent cancer. Can irritate very sensitive skin. |
