Roman Chamomile

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(Anthemis nobilis)
Supports healthy skin and nerve function. Soothes nervous tension and promotes restful sleep.

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Roman Chamomile
Anthemis nobilis

Plant Origin: USA
Method: Steam distillation from flowering top
Cultivation: Unsprayed (grown with organic methods, but not certified)
Chemical Family: Ester
Aroma: Fresh, sweet, fruity, light
Note (Evaporation Rate): Middle

Key Constituents from GC/MS Analysis: Lot #112
methallyl angelate 8.92%
isobutyl angelate 8.84%
alpha pinene 8.27%
isoamyl angelate 4.82%
butyl angelate 0.45%

Safety Information
Children: Suitable. Known as the "children's remedy."

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Suitable

Medication/Health Issues: No known contraindications

Therapeutic Uses
Roman Chamomile may support, aid, ease, soothe, reduce, calm, relax, promote and/or maintain healthy function of the following:
Abscess
Acne
ADD/ADHD
Analgesic
Anesthetic properties
Anger - combine with Lavender
Anxiety
Anxiousness
Arthritis
Asthma
Bell's Palsy
Burns, minor
Bursitis
Calming
Cold Sores
Colic
Conjunctivitis
Cramps - Dr. Daniel Pénoël referred to Roman Chamomile as "The Queen of Spasmolytics
Digestion (pain, indigestion, poor appetite, colic, peptic ulcer, colitis, nausea, diarrhea)
Earache
Eczema
Fever
Hives
Inflammation
Insect bites and stings
Insomnia
Liver
Menstrual Issues
Migraine headaches
Muscle soreness
Nerve pain
Nervous shock
Parasites
Pink Eye
Preferred for children
Ragweed allergy? Tisserand states in his Master Safety Class Q&A on Unit 3 that there is "absolutely no connection between using Roman Chamomile or Yarrow essential oils and a ragweed allergy."
Restlessness
Teething babies
Tendons
Toothaches
Scars
Shock, nervous shock
Skin (daily care, boils, dermatitis, dry, eczema, itchy, scars )
Sores
Spasms - Dr. Daniel Pénoël referred to Roman Chamomile as "The Queen of Spasmolytics
Splinter
Sprains
Stress
Sunburns
Urinary Infections
Wounds

Hopewell Essential Oil Blends Containing Roman Chamomile
Allergy Relief
Balance
BruisEase
Cellula Boost
DeepEase
DermaSoothe
Evening Peace
Flame Out
Focus
Gentle Joy
Helichrysum Substitute Blend
Itchy Rash Spray
Kidney/Bladder
Maintenance
Migraine Relief
Mother's
Nursing Care
Pacific
PUPPP Rash
Rejuvenate
Sunshine
Tender Skin
Tender Tissue Spray
Tranquility
Tummy Soothe

Aromatherapy Literature Notes:
Ragweed allergy? Tisserand states in his Master Safety Class Q&A on Unit 3 that there is "absolutely no connection between using Roman Chamomile or Yarrow essential oils and a ragweed allergy."

Kurt Schnaubelt wrote in Medical Aromatherapy: "Despite its etherial fragrance, Roman chamomile has highly physical effects. It is a powerful antispasmodic and muscle relaxant that can be used as an emergency remedy during asthma attacks (rubbed on solar plexus, wrists, and temples) until more speciific help becomes available."

Robert Tisserand wrote: “Perhaps paradoxically, some essential oils have shown liver-protective effects in animal studies. This is NOT detoxifying the liver, but protecting it from toxicity from a specific substance, for example from chronic alcohol abuse or high-dose acetaminophen. Toxic effects may include oxidative stress and fatty liver. This will not apply to you unless you are taking these substances. And it may not apply at all, since currently there is no clinical evidence - no evidence that this works the same in humans as it does in rodents. It’s also important to understand that the essential oils which are the strongest antioxidants with liver-protective effects (clove, thyme, oregano…) only have this effect in low doses. In high doses the effect reverses, becoming pro-oxidant, and this is potentially harmful, especially to the liver.

Therefore an essential oil heavy “detox” program makes little or no sense. You can read more on this topic here: Essential Oils and the Detox Theory.

Chamomile: An Herbal Medicine of the Past with Bright Future PubMed

Pediatric Experts Find Aromatherapy Effective for Promoting Infant Healing, NAS Recovery

Addicted from Birth by Sue Pace

Application Suggestions (See Essential Oil Usage for more information and a Dilution Chart.)
Topical: Dilute with a carrier oil, unscented lotion or unscented cream and apply on area of concern or as desired. Consider using a roll-on applicator for ease of application of prediluted oil.

Since Roman Chamomile does not have a limiting dilution parameter, we suggest that adults follow the General Guidelines found on the Dilution Chart, which is:

2-3% for daily application

Up to 25% for short-term use

Children: For infants and children, please follow the Dilution Chart on the Babies and Children page.

Inhalation: Diffuse or use a personal Nasal Inhaler

Internal: Roman Chamomile is suitable for internal use within safe parameters if such use is deemed appropriate. We feel that internal use is rarely *needed* and should only be used with respect for how concentrated the oils are. HEO does not advocate internal use of essential oils without appropriate knowledge and understanding of how to administer, for what purpose, how much, which essential oils, safety concerns and so on. In our experience, essential oils are generally more effective used topically with proper dilution or inhaled. Kurt Schnaubelt Ph.D. notes that "French aromatherapy literature contains many references to using oils orally." He goes on to note that "generally 1 drop is always enough when ingesting essential oils." A potential toxicity hazard could occur when untrained people use essential oils orally and ingest too much. Keep in mind that while medical doctors or health care practitioners may prescribe essential oils for internal use, they are trained and experienced in the safe application of essential oils. It is not a matter of using "French" or "British" methods, it's a matter of experience and appropriate application.
Click here for information about internal usage.

Testimonies
The following anecdotal testimonies have not been reviewed by the FDA.
The products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat or cure disease.
Information shared on the HEO website is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice given by your trusted health care provider.
We believe that essential oils are provided by the Lord to support our health and well-being.
The Lord is our wisdom, protector and healer.
(Genesis 1:29-30, Ezekiel 47:12)

1. We are using Roman Chamomile on our son's mild eczema on his ankles. Love it! - N.S.

2. My husband has a severe allergy to ragweed, but he has never had a problem with using Roman Chamomile at night to help him sleep. - Kayra

3. I have severe hay fever and find Roman Chamomile very soothing. - Elissa

Safety
Roman Chamomile is non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing.

Schnaubelt writes in The Healing Intelligence of Essential Oils: "There are no known contraindications for German Chamomile. In rare cases, some individuals may have a reaction, generally a skin rash. This is also true of Roman Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis). Allergic reactions to Chamomile are a disputed issue. If and when irritation claimed to have been caused by Chamomile is investigated more closely, it is invariably revealed that other factors are the cause of the irritation. This is made even more prevalent through the preponderance of industrially manipulated Chamomile oils!"

Avoid contact with the eyes and other sensitive areas. Essential oils are both lipophilic and hydrophobic. Lipophilic means they are attracted to fat— like the membranes of your eyes and skin. They are also hydrophobic, meaning they do not like water. Applying a carrier oil will create another fat for the essential oil to be attracted to other than the membranes of the eyes or skin. Tisserand suggests: "With essential oils, fatty oil has been suggested as an appropriate first aid treatment, though the advantage of saline [eyewash] is that the eyes can be continually flushed, and this is less easy with fatty oil.” We are not aware of a case where essential oil in the eyes caused permanent injury or long-term discomfort, but if you feel concerned, please call your health care provider.

References
Battaglia, Salvatore, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 2002, pages 182-183.
Butje, Andrea, The Heart of Aromatherapy: An Easy-to-Use Guide for Essential Oils, Hay House Inc., 2017, pages 48-49.
Purchon, Nerys; Cantele, Lora, Complete Aromatherapy and Essential Oils Handbook for Everyday Wellness, 2014, pages 24, 46-47.
Schnaubelt, Kurt, The Healing Intelligence of Essential Oils, 2111, page 167.
Schnaubelt, Kurt, Medical Aromatherapy, 1999, page 204.
Tisserand, Robert; Young, Rodney, Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals, Elsevier Health Sciences UK 2nd Edition 2014, pages 244-245. Robert Tisserand Essential Training Facebook page.
Wildwood, Chrissie, Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy, Bloomsbury Publishing, 1996, page 259-260.
Worwood, Valerie Ann, The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, New World Library, 2016, pages 578-579.

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