Greek Roman Chamomile Organic Essential Oil

If you are interested in buying larger size quantities we would love to receive your email at info@vessel.gr Greek Roman Chamomile Organic Essential Oil Batch: E1001930 Download Datasheet E1001930 Download Datasheet E1001474 Download Datasheet E1001191 ROMAN CHAMOMILE Common name:  Roman chamomile Other names:  English chamomile, garden chamomile, sweet chamomile, true chamomile, ground apple, lawn chamomile, mother's daisy or whig plant and others Latin name: Chamaemelum nobile, syn. Anthemis nobilis, Botanical family:  Asteraceae (Compositae) Method of extraction: distillation Plant part used to extract the oil:  flowering tops Cultivation method:  organic farming Area of origin:  Central Macedonia, Greece Historical notes: The word chamomile and the genus name Chamaemelum derive from the Greek “chamaimēlon”(χαμαίμηλον) meaning "earth-apple",from “chamai”(χαμαί) meaning "on the ground" and “melon”(μήλον) for "apple", so-called because of the apple-like scent of the plant. (BTW, the synonym name – “anthemis”- also derives from Greek word “anthos” meaning flower.) The plant obtained the name "nobile" (Latin for“noble”) because of its reputation for therapeutic properties, which were believed to be superior to those of the German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.). Roman chamomile is native to West Europe and Northern Africa and has been used and used herbal applications for centuries. It was certainly well known to the ancient Egyptians. Famous Greeks such as Hippocrates (4th century BC) or later, Dioscorides  – physician, pharmacologist, botanist, and author of “De materia medica” of the 1st century AD – mentionprescribing the plant for a variety of ailments. Romans also used chamomile to treat digestive and rheumatic issues and Culpepper appreciated its calming properties. In fact such was the popularity of the herb that it ended up being mentioned in a Shakespearean play! Biochemical group : ester Main chemical constituents : isobutyl angelate + Isoamylmetacrylate, isoamyl angelate, methylally angelate, trans-pinocarveol, 2--methylbutyl angelate, pinocarvone, isobutyl isobutyrate, isoamyl isobutyrate, isobutyl methacrylate, alpha-pinene, 2-methylbutyl methacrylate, myrtenal, others Colour:  pale yellow Consistency : thin Aroma strength : strong Perfumery note: middle Aroma : herbaceous, sweet,fruity, warm, with a hint of apple Traditional Aromatherapy Uses: Traditionally in aromatherapy treatments Roman chamomile is associated with the following therapeutic properties: analgesic, anti-anxiety, anti-arthritic, anti-depressant, anti-inflammatory, anti-septic, anti-spasmodic, bactericidal, calming, carminative, cholagogue, CNS tonic, digestive, emmenagogue, febrifuge, hepatic, sedative, stomachic, vulnerary Qualified aromatherapists may use Roman chamomile essential oil for common complaints such as: digestive issues including indigestion and colic nervous system and emotional issues such as stress and anxiety, stress-related migraines, headach