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Roman Chamomile

Essential Oil

Anthemis nobilis (Chamaemelum nobile)

Origin: England, France, Belgium

About

One of the gentlest and most soothing of all essential oils, Roman chamomile is particularly valuable for stress-related conditions, children's massage, and sensitive or inflamed skin. It is a powerful anti-inflammatory with notable calming effects on both mind and body.

Revered by ancient Egyptians who dedicated it to the sun god Ra, Roman chamomile has a centuries-long history in European herbal medicine. The name "chamomile" derives from the Greek for "ground apple," referencing its characteristic fruity aroma.

Benefits

  • Deeply calming and sedative
  • Powerful anti-inflammatory
  • Ideal for children and sensitive skin
  • Relieves anxiety and nervous tension
  • Soothes skin irritation and redness

Pairings (13)

Excellent
Bergamot

Roman chamomile's gentle, apple-like calming properties combine beautifully with bergamot to create deeply soothing blends for anxiety, stress, and sensitive skin.

Excellent
Rose Otto

Gentle, soothing, and floral, Roman Chamomile harmonises beautifully with Rose Otto for sensitive skin, emotional support, and anti-inflammatory blends.

Excellent
Clove Bud

Roman Chamomile's potent anti-inflammatory and skin-calming properties actively counterbalance Clove Bud's irritancy potential, creating a safer and more therapeutic blend.

Excellent
Lavender

Both are powerfully calming anti-inflammatories; together they create an exceptional blend for anxiety, tension, and sleep.

Excellent
Calendula

Both are anti-inflammatory powerhouses from the same botanical family. Together they create an exceptionally soothing blend for eczema, dermatitis, irritated skin, and stress-related inflammatory conditions.

Excellent
Rosemary

Roman chamomile's powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties beautifully balance rosemary's stimulating nature for a calming yet effective muscle blend.

Excellent
Tea Tree

Roman Chamomile's exceptional anti-inflammatory and soothing properties beautifully complement Tea Tree's antimicrobial action for sensitive, irritated, or reactive skin.

Excellent
Sweet Almond

Roman chamomile's gentle anti-inflammatory and calming properties pair perfectly with sweet almond for sensitive skin and stress-relief massage.

Excellent
Grapeseed

Roman chamomile's anti-inflammatory and calming properties are beautifully supported by grapeseed's gentle, neutral base.

Excellent
Neem

Roman chamomile's exceptional anti-inflammatory and skin-calming properties make it a superb partner for neem in blends targeting sensitive or reactive skin conditions.

Excellent
Pomegranate Seed

Roman chamomile's exceptional anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing properties work in beautiful synergy with pomegranate seed for sensitive, reactive, or inflamed skin blends.

Compatible
Compatible

Properties

Aroma
sweet, fruity, apple-like, herbaceous
Max Dilution
5%

Contraindications

  • Avoid in pregnancy (first trimester especially)
  • May cause drowsiness