CHAMOMILE (ROMAN) ESSENTIAL OIL
A gentle, sweet and herbaceous essential oil with warm, softly fruity notes.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Chamaemelum nobile (syn. Anthemis nobilis)
Family: Asteraceae (formerly Compositae)
Origin: Western Europe
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled from the flowering tops
Note: Middle
Colour: Pale yellow; freshly distilled oil may have a faint blue tone
Aroma: Sweet, warm, herbaceous and softly fruity
About This Essential Oil
Roman Chamomile Essential Oil has a sweet, warm and gently herbaceous aroma with soft apple-like notes. Rich in naturally occurring aromatic esters, it brings smooth, comforting character to diffuser blends, natural perfumery and carefully formulated body-care products. Its fragrance is more rounded than German Chamomile's stronger herbaceous profile.
Key Benefits
• Provides a sweet, warm and herbaceous aroma
• Creates a calm and comforting atmosphere
• Popular in evening and relaxation blends
• Adds softness to natural perfume compositions
• Complements floral, citrus and woody essential oils
• Suitable for carefully diluted massage and body-care blends
History
Also called Lawn Chamomile, Roman Chamomile has a long history in European gardens and aromatic traditions. The name chamomile is traced to the Greek chamai, meaning 'on the ground', and melon, meaning 'apple', referring to its low growth and apple-like fragrance. Its flowers featured in traditional preparations, while the essential oil became valued in perfumery and aromatherapy for its ester-rich aroma.
Main Chemical Components
Esters 75%
Aromatic Characteristics
• Sweet and warm
• Herbaceous
• Softly fruity
• Apple-like undertone
• Smooth and rounded
• Gentle middle note
Aromatic Uses
• Adds softness to diffuser blends
• Complements evening and relaxation blends
• Brings warmth to natural perfumery
• Suitable for carefully diluted massage oils
• Adds gentle character to body-care formulations
Aromatic Profile
• Often described as peaceful and comforting
• Creates a soft, settled aromatic atmosphere
• Warm, rounded and gently sweet
• Well suited to quiet and reflective blends
• Individual responses to aromas vary
Blends Well With
Bergamot, Lavender, Clary Sage, Lemon, Marjoram, Neroli, Sweet Orange and Rose.
Health & Safety
• For external use only; do not ingest or apply undiluted.
• Always dilute before topical application and avoid eyes and mucous membranes.
• Do not use if allergic to chamomile or other plants in the Asteraceae family.
• Seek qualified advice before use during pregnancy.
• Perform a patch test before first use.
• Discontinue use if irritation or an adverse reaction occurs.
• Keep out of reach of children and animals.
• Store securely below 25°C, away from direct sunlight and heat.
