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Roman Chamomile Essential Oil is much sweeter smelling than German Chamomile Essential Oil. It smells the way chamomile tea tastes, and is the only steam-distilled chamomile I have found that does. I prefer to use Roman Chamomile for inhalation, as a sedative or pain reliever.
Roman Chamomile is wonderful for insomnia caused by stress or tension, for relieving intestinal spasms (especially when blended with Sweet Marjoram ), helpful for inflamed joints and muscle or joint pain. It’s a wonderfully calming pain and stress reliever.
Useful to combat pain of arthritis and/or menstrual cramps, as well as insomnia and headaches. I tend to use the German Chamomile for skin disorders, and the Roman for internal “aches and pains.” The Roman is better for relaxing and summoning sleep.
Try rubbing a bit of Roman Chamomile on the back of the neck and the temples before visiting the dentist to ease anxiety and calm nerves.
Recommended for dry eczema, and for psoriasis and scaling skin. (I tend to reach for Roman Chamomile as a relaxent and don’t think of it for skin care.)
SHELF LIFE: Approximately 2 to 3 years after you open the bottle. Storing in the dark, refrigerated, and decanting half full bottles into smaller, full bottles will extend shelf life.
Certificate of Analysis:
Batch No. IT-0018808
Batch No. IT-58906
Batch No. IT-59039
Batch NO. IT-59267 (Current Batch)
Blends With: Cinnamon, Bergamot, Clary Sage, Geranium, Jasmine, Cistus, Neroli, Lemon, Lavender, Sweet Marjoram, Orange, Rose, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Ylangylang, and Oakmoss.
We also offer Roman Chamomile Hydrosol.
Roman Chamomile Hydrosol is extraordinarily valuable… soothing and relaxing. I know of nothing better to sooth dry, flaky, itchy skin, rashes, acne, eczema, etc. Skin problems including the mucus membranes, including mouth, gums, respiratory tract and anal and genital areas may safely be treated with this gentle and relaxing anti-inflammatory. A compress of Roman Chamomile gently eases a migraine. Some authorities recommend it for intestinal spasms and urinary tract infections. The essential oil is known to be effective against muscle spasms. I personally take the hydrosol orally for intestinal cramps and spasms. A pregnant friend used it as a sitz bath when she developed hemorrhoids. I use it to soothe “sandpapery” eyelids when I’ve been on the computer too long, and to “get the red out.”
Roman Chamomile water has been especially recommended for skin care for delicate complexions with allergic tendencies. A mild astringent, it is an excellent skin toner, but probably should not be used over the long term by very dry skin. Its astringency would benefit oily or inflamed skin.
Roman Chamomile is also known for its calming, almost sedative qualities. A spritz of Roman Chamomile Hydrosol in the air can calm the crankiest two-year-old. My son and daughter-in-law were amazed at the change from “cranky baby” to “happy baby” when I sponged my grandson’s face and arms with this wonderful liquid. I normally blended our Roman Chamomile Hydrosol and Lavender Hydrosol for washing my grandbabies, or spritzed the crib sheet with the blend before putting them to bed.
Jeanne Rose suggests a spritz of Roman Chamomile Hydrosol in the mouth for easing teething pains.
Roman Chamomile Hydrosol is a wonderfully soothing stress reliever for adults, as well as children. If its gently sedative effects are inappropriate at the time, try blending it with a bit of Melissa Hydrosol if you need to be alert. (That is a wonderful blend to use in the car, soothing and yet a bit uplifting and stimulating.)
I personally have used this Roman Chamomile as an eyewash when my eyes were tired, itchy and irritated…when I felt like I might be starting to come down with conjunctivitis. Hindsight being 20/20, I would recommend making a compress of the hydrosol the next time. There is too much risk of infection spraying anything in the eyes.
The essential oil percentage in this hydrosol must be high; that is obvious from the aroma.
This delightful British German Chamomile Essential Oil has far and away the pleasantest aroma of any steam-distilled German Chamomile I have ever experienced.
A deep, deep, blue oil, it should be your first choice for treating inflamed, irritated skin and is most effective diluted in a carrier oil and applied to the skin, or used in a compress. Traditionally, German Chamomile is recommended for inflammation, but where this oil excels is for treating all sorts of dry, itchy flaky skin problems. Madeleine Kerkhof-Knapp Hayes, author/educator with a nursing background specializing in palliative care, says it is the “go-to” oil for sensitive, dry-itchy, allergenic skin. (We normally use another of the “blue oils,” Blue Tansy, for allergic skin reactions…but now we have another oil in our arsenal.) Kerkhof-Knapp Hayes also recommends German Chamomile as a healing agent for oncological ulcers from radiation.
I know of nothing better to add to a blend for infected skin, acne, or to blend with Lavender for sunburn. I see very little use for it in a diffuser or lamp.
I put it in my grandbaby’s baby oil, along with Lavender to treat the occasional touch of diaper rash.
Both of the German Chamomile oils, this distilled one or the CO2 extracted, are recommended for treating any sort of rash or skin irritation. For granulation and tissue regeneration, I would recommend this steam-distilled oil.
While we traditionally haven’t thought of German Chamomile as an oil for pain relief, Madeleine Kerkhof-Hayes says it is excellent in treating nerve pain, inflammed muscles and joints, swelling, and overworked tendons and ligaments. She adds that for more effective pain relief, try combining it with the German Chamomile CO2 TOTAL Extract, as these two work well together.
She also says it is useful in blends for candida (yeast), not because it is antifungal (it isn’t!), again, for the anti-inflammatory effect.
SHELF LIFE: Approximately 2 to 3 years after you open the bottle. Storing dark, refrigerated, and decanting half full bottles into smaller, full bottles will extend shelf life.
Certificate of Analysis:
Batch No. UK-58801
Batch No. UK-59120
Batch No. UK-59270
BLENDS WITH: Bergamot, Roman Chamomile, Geranium, Jasmine, Labdanum, Lavender, Neroli, Clary Sage, Rose, Tea Tree, and Ylangylang.
Image courtesy of Steven Foster.
It’s been several years since we’ve stocked our English Chamomile (my favorite distiller retired and I lost my source). We have finally imported more, because you requested it.
Aromatically this British grown specimen is not quite as sweet as the French Roman Chamomile Oil we also carry. The color, fresh from the still was a transparent aquamarine. As it ages it is turning a soft green-yellow. The scent is gentle, floral and sweet.
English chamomile is, a wonderfully relaxing essential oil. Half a dozen drops in the bath, or one drop on a pillowcase and you may count on a night of undisturbed sleep. It has all the relaxing and pain relieving benefits of our other anthemis nobilis specimen.
SHELF LIFE: Approximately 2 to 3 years after you open the bottle. Storing dark, refrigerated, and decanting half full bottles into smaller, full bottles will extend shelf life.
Certificate of Analysis:
2014
Batch No: EN-EC 15.152
Batch No. EN-EC 16.283429
Batch No. EN-58601
Batch No. UK-58800
Photo courtesy of Gabriel Mojay, taken at our distiller’s farm.
Just arrived.
Our description from years ago: For years we’ve had requests to bring in this rare South African oil, and I’ve resisted. We seldom jump on the bandwagon for newly available essential oils, but we finally gave in to the pleading of some of our professional clients. And when the shipment arrived…I fell in love!
Although its common name is Cape Chamomile, this translucent light blue oil is not related to the more common Roman and German Chamomiles. One distiller calls it “Cape Snow Bush” but other authorities say that is a different species. Cape Chamomile does contain traces of azulene, which gives it its stunning light blue color, but that is the only commonality with German Chamomile. Although I have seen it recommended for skin care and pain relief as an anti-inflammatory, I would not use it in this manner. It has other, perhaps more valuable uses.
Cape Chamomile Essential Oil may be the *ultimate* stress reliever! It is extraordinarily high in esters, over 50%, which account for its sweet fruity aroma. Many of the esters seem to be unique to this delightful oil. It is also high in linalyl acetate.
Aromatically it is sweet, light and fruity. Reminiscent of Blue Tansy (Tanecetuum anuum) and some Chamomile specimens.
Bodyworker Pam Ritzau writes:
I think it is a wonderful oil for modern life and nerves…for those times when you wake up at 4 a.m. thinking of all the things you need to do, or that you wish were different in life etcetera. I use just a few drops as an anointing, particularly third eye, thyroid, back of neck (back of third eye?) heart and inhalation, and it almost instantly calms and puts things back in perspective. My very gifted cranial sacral therapist says a couple of inhalations and a few drops on forehead and heart saves her about 30 minutes of work with a client, allowing her to get past tension almost immediately and begin deeper work. Send me 15 ml as soon as you can, please. If I could only have one oil in this hurly burly world of cell phones, faxes, demands for immediate performance, and modern civilization in general, this would be my choice. Thank you. Pam
Pam’s description is why we imported it.
My experience with it has been wonderful. First, I love the aroma, so I was eager to experiment with it. And the other night I had one of those nights when I was just feeling PRESSURED. The to-do list kept running through my head, and I felt as though the weight of the world was on my shoulders. Normally speaking, our SleepEase Synergy will banish anything disturbing my sleep…but not that night. Finally, at about 2:00 a.m. I added a few drops of the Cape Chamomile sample I had brought home to my Aromastone. That, literally, is all that I remember until morning. And I awoke with no feelings of stress or urgency. Just wish I had thought to add a few drops to a bath before trying to sleep!
When I finally make time for a massage, this is the essential oil that I am bringing with me!
Safety: No known contraindications, but because it is a relatively new oil I would avoid using in the early stages of pregnancy or with newborns.
SHELF LIFE: Approximately 2 to 3 years after you open the bottle. Storing dark, refrigerated, and decanting half full bottles into smaller, full bottles will extend shelf life.
See the GC/MS Analysis here.
Batch No. SA-58673
Batch No. SA-58807
Batch No: SA-58999
Batch No._ZA-59271
Batch No. ZA-59320 (Current Batch)
BLENDS WITH: Bergamot, Benzoin, Atlas Cedarwood, Frankincense, Fennel, Geranium, Ginger, Lemon, Mandarine, Palma Rosa, Sandalwood, Sweet Orange, Vetiver, Ylangylang.
NONONONONO Please don’t do this!
a repost from January 15, 2014 (still holds true)
A Facebook posting from one of the US’s Aromatherapy Pioneers, Doreen DeSerres, founder of Nature’s Spirit Aromatherapy, in Melbourne FL, one of the first true Aromatherapy boutiques in the US:
“Yesterday a young mother came by to obtain a remedy to ease the discomfort her little baby is having with teething. She is using my Gentle Analgesic blend which is in a carrier base of jojoba to apply on the exterior of his cheeks after being soothed with a warm wash cloth. Lavender essential oil will be in the atmosphere to ease his nerves. NOTHING is to be internal. I gave her safe guidelines & products to help. She had been told by one of the now popular MLM representatives pushing products to put Clove on his gums! A baby NO !!!!! An adult, in dilution perhaps. And she was also told that he should ingest Lavender. Beware the sales hype of these marketers please. Yes, of course I desire your business, however I do this with 25 years of knowledge & continue to study all the time. Nature’s Spirit is my dharma and my goal is to speak for the plants and to the people on how to use them safely and wisely. I do have a catalog on the web. Most cities throughout the US do have a FEW qualified aromatherapists. Nowadays there are more MLM sales pushers who do so without proper knowledge. I wish for the good of all. I had to post this after realizing that some of their hype is downright dangerous!!!! OK Back to being positive. At least there is more awareness coming about. Be safe & be Aromatized in the best of ways!!! From Doreen DeSerres
I read this and asked Doreen for permission to share, which she graciously granted. The thought of someone putting clove oil on a babies already hurting gums, or having a baby ingest Lavender Oil to calm them is just frightening. Our little Roxy is going to start teething any time now, and her mom will massage her cheeks with a week dilution of lavender and german chamomile, perhaps from our Baby Bottom Balm, or perhaps in some jojoba or lotion. Gentle, safe and effective. PLEASE don’t put these innocent children at risk by unwise and unsafe use of these powerful oils.
Other solutions for teething pain, from old newsletters and our website:
Teething Pains:
Susan Fleet, a practitioner in New Zealand had been writing about the CO2 extracted German Chamomile and gave me a hint for teething little ones:
“I have found this extract [the German Chamomile CO2] far superior to that of the steam distilled oil for all sorts of inflammations and the aroma is a lot more rounded and truer in aroma to the herb. I dilute this with roman chamomile to a 5% dilution for teething in babies and mums rave about it.” My comment: 5% is a strong dilution for a baby or toddler, but one would need just one or two drops, applied to the exterior jaw line. Eases the pain, and the fiery redness teething can cause. The roman chamomile will probably ease the former sufferer off to sleep. (Hope my daughter’s in law are reading!)
Years later, I think I would add perhaps 6 – 8 drops of our German Chamomile CO2 10% dilution to a measuring teaspoon of Jojoba. That would be a safe and gentle dilution. Add one drop of Roman Chamomile if desired, or one drop of Lavender.
Hydrosols: Jeanne Rose once suggested spritzing Roman Chamomile Hydrosol into a baby’s mouth on the gums to ease the pain and inflammation of teething. Somehow I don’t think most babies would cooperate with that, but you could add a splash of one of the Chamomile Hydrosols to a glass of water, wet a small washcloth, wring nearly dry, and freeze it. Most babies would find sucking on this very soothing.
NO Clove, NO internal use.
This kit was created specifically for Grief and Aromatics online course study with Marika Fleri through Jade Shute’s School for Aromatic Studies. You may order one even if not enrolled in her class, but you may find it more helpful to see what Marika is teaching with these carefully selected essential oils and how we can incorporate these aromatics in our day to day lives whilst navigating pain, change and growth.
Learn more about the course and register here.
Grief and Aromatics kit includes
½ ml vials of the following:
• Frankincense Somalian
• Rose Abs., Bulgarian, 5%
• Atlas Cedarwood
• Vetiver (Madagascar)
• Cinnamon Burmanii co2 Total
• Marjoram Sweet
• Myrrh CO2
• Bergamot
• Roman Chamomile
• Neroli 10%
Accessories
• Dozen Mini Pipettes
• Dozen Scent Strips
Aroma: This essential oil has such a beautiful and peaceful smell. It is resinous, slightly sweet, warm, radiant, with hints of spicy undertones. It makes a wonderful base note for most blends and is truly an addictive aroma that I personally enjoy. When I say or write the words “Warm Aromatic Regards,” I instantly think of myrrh because it’s aroma is so friendly.
Aromatherapist notes: I am a big fan of myrrh as it can be very supportive for healing skin concerns and is a wonderful component in respiratory support blends. It is also fantastic for the skin in general! This is an essential oil that ages quite well and thickens over time. At times you may find that because of this, it may make the cap difficult to remove. A quick tip to help relieve this, is to use a Q-tip with a drop or two jojoba around the bottle’s neck. This will loosen anything on the glass as well as lubricate the cap when it is placed on the bottle alleviating the sticky resin and hardening of the myrrh in that area.
Recommended applications: Diffuse, topical application using safe dilution ratios, use in inhaler and steam inhalation blends.
Blends with: Allspice, Black Pepper, Black Spruce, Blood Orange, German Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Cypress, Geranium, Ginger, Alligator Juniper, Lavender, Red Mandarin, Sweet Orang, Patchouli, Peppermint, Petitgrain bigarade, Scotch Pine, Virginia Cedarwood, and Vetiver.
Safety Data: Myrrh essential oil is contraindicated for individuals who are pregnant or lactating.
Other considerations:
• Do not place on broken skin.
Shelf Life: About 6-8 years
A couple of months ago, our good friend, Lola King completed her final inventory for Be Kind Botanicals. It was both a blessing and bittersweet. She worked for close to a decade to provide the best oils she could find, even if it meant processing the plant material herself and having a distiller obtain it through distillation. When Marge heard the news of her closing Be Kind Botanicals, she jumped at the opportunity to snag some of her finest inventory before it was gone for good. We are delighted to present to you our “Be Kind” Collection, so that you can experience what Lola and Marge find to be some of the most exquisite offerings of essential oils from around the globe… New Zealand Lavender may be the top of the list. These are in limited supply and will only be sold in retail sizes.
Certificate of Analysis:
Lola’s Myrrh
Aroma: This oil has a fresh, almost sweet yet spicy aroma with hints of a slightly medicinal aroma. On the dry down the beautiful herbaceous-woody undertones shine through. This oil can be used as a middle to top note.
Personal notes: I love using sweet marjoram essential oil when I’m making digestive or women’s monthly support blends. In general, it is a fantastic oil that is great for soothing muscles and promoting relaxation.
Recommended applications: Diffuse, topical application using safe dilution ratios, steam inhalation.
Blends with: Basil, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Virginia Cedarwood, Roman Chamomile, Clary Sage, Cypress, Eucalyptus Blue Gum, Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Red Mandarin, Orange, Nutmeg, Peppermint, Petitgrain biarade, Mandarin Petitgrain, Scotch Pine, Rosemary ct cineole, Sandalwood, Spearmint, and Vetiver.
Safety Data: Non-toxic, though it may cause skin irritation if oxidized.
Other considerations:
• This essential oil has a potential for oxidation and should be stored in a cool and dark area in a sealed container.
• Do not place on broken skin.
Shelf Life: About 4 years
A couple of months ago, our good friend, Lola King completed her final inventory for Be Kind Botanicals. It was both a blessing and bittersweet. She worked for close to a decade to provide the best oils she could find, even if it meant processing the plant material herself and having a distiller obtain it through distillation. When Marge heard the news of her closing Be Kind Botanicals, she jumped at the opportunity to snag some of her finest inventory before it was gone for good. We are delighted to present to you our “Be Kind” Collection, so that you can experience what Lola and Marge find to be some of the most exquisite offerings of essential oils from around the globe… New Zealand Lavender may be the top of the list. These are in limited supply and will only be sold in retail sizes.
GC/MS Analysis:
Lola’s Sweet Marjoram
Aroma: The aroma for the New Zealand Lavender is soft, floral, sweet, and uniquely balanced. It does not have an overpowering powder type smell.
Aromatherapist notes: This oil has a much lower linalol content than other Lavenders, but has a much nicer aroma in terms of its roundness. I actually prefer to use this lavender over a lavender from France due to its aroma. The large amount of ester content in this oil almost instantly allows you to relax as you breathe it in. I tend to use this essential oil more in sleep or anxiety related blends for this reason. It is an exquisitely crafted Lavender oil and a must have for Lavender lovers.
Recommended applications: Diffuse, topical application using safe dilution ratios, steam inhalation, inhaler.
Blends with: Black Pepper, Buddha Wood, Citrus oils, German Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, Clary Sage, Clove, Cypress, Eucalyptus Ironbark, Helichrysum, Alligator Juniper, Sweet Marjoram, Patchouli, Scotch Pine, Rose absolute, Virginia Cedarwood, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang.
Safety Data: This is essential oil is considered non-toxic and generally safe if used properly.
Other considerations:
• While lavender essential oil is estrogenic in vitro, it is NOT in vivo. (Henley 2007)
• Do not place on broken skin.
California Prop 65 Statement: This product is not nor does it contain any constituents on the CA Prop 65 list of toxic chemicals. This product conforms to the reporting requirements of California Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986). We are conforming to the regulation by reporting the existence, or lack thereof, of ingredients deemed reportable by the above mentioned regulations via a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), in Section 15 “Regulatory Information.” Ingredients from Natural Food Sources (NFS) are exempt from reporting in accordance with Title 27, § 25501(a).
Shelf Life: About 4-5 years
GC/MS Batch:
Lola’s New Zealand Lavender
A couple of months ago, our good friend, Lola King completed her final inventory for Be Kind Botanicals. It was both a blessing and bittersweet. She worked for close to a decade to provide the best oils she could find, even if it meant processing the plant material herself and having a distiller obtain it through distillation. When Marge heard the news of her closing Be Kind Botanicals, she jumped at the opportunity to snag some of her finest inventory before it was gone for good. We are delighted to present to you our “Be Kind” Collection, so that you can experience what Lola and Marge find to be some of the most exquisite offerings of essential oils from around the globe… New Zealand Lavender may be the top of the list. These are in limited supply and will only be sold in retail sizes.