Aromatherapy Essential Oil of Chamomile (R)

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Essential Oil of Chamomile (R) (Chamaemelum nobile) Abbr: Cha(R)    [to top of page]
Small stocky perennial plant, which grows 26 cm high with many branches, hairy stems, feathery leaves and white flowers.
Note: Middle.
Odour of Essential Oil of Chamomile (R): Warm, herbal.
Colour of Essential Oil of Chamomile (R): Pale Yellow.
Source of Essential Oil of Chamomile (R): Flowers.
Method of Extraction of Chamomile (R): Steam Distillation.
Properties of Essential Oil of Chamomile (R): Analgesic, Antianemic, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Antiparasitic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive, Emmenagogic, Sedative, Stimulant, Sudorific, Vulnerary.
Actions of Essential Oil of Chamomile (R): Calming, skin balancing.
Circulatory: Varicose veins.
Digestion: Anorexia, colic, diarrhea - infantile, digestive atonia, flatulence, indigestion, intestinal cramps, parasites.
Endocrine: Pre-menstrual syndrome.
Genito-Urinary: Menstrual pain, pre-menstrual syndrome.
Muscular: Aches and pains, backache, cramps, muscle spasms.
Nervous: Anxiety, irritability, stress related problems.
Reproduction: Female reproduction, nipples - cracked.
Respiratory: Asthma, bronchitis, cough, earache.
Skeletal: Arthritis, earache, joint inflammations, rheumatism.
Skin: Allergies, boils, broken capillaries, burns, dermatitis, eczema, rash - barber, skin - dry, skin - oily, skin disorders, skin irritations, skin rejuvenation, wounds, wrinkles.
Medical Terms: Arthritis.
Mental/Emotional Symptoms: Anger, anxiety, calming, relaxing, tension.
Contra-Indications for Chamomile (R): Do not use during first trimester of pregnancy - use well diluted, on the advice of professional - after first trimester.
Comments on Chamomile (R): Native to South and West Europe, Chamomile is now cultivated in North America, Britain, Belgium, Hungary, Italy and France.~Roman Chamomile is akin in scent to a fresh green apple.~It is powerful and yet gentle, even to a baby's skin.~Mixed with Lavender, in proper dilution, it is excellent for massaging a small child to promote digestive health.~Used for centuries to smooth the skin, Roman Chamomile is one oil you will want to include among your favorites.~It enhances overall feelings of calm and relaxation and has been traditionally used for hysterical and nervous affectations.~The affinity that Roman Chamomile possesses with feminine problems gave rise to the German name, which translated means "mother herb".~Roman Chamomile is a good oil to use where there is inflammation present, although the German variety is more potent for this use.~Use in a hot compress for boils, abscesses, infected cuts and splinters.~A low dilution of oil may be applied AROUND the outside of a child's ear to help with earaches, and rubbed on the jaw for teething problems.~The child must not be allowed to touch the oil once it is on the skin as it can so easily find it's way into the child's mouth. After applying and massaging in (on the advice of a professional) wash the remaining oil off with soap and water.

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