Insomnia, sleep disorders
Diffuse 5-10 drops of Chamomile in the evening for relaxation and to let off all stress before bedtime.
Acne
Clear acne by removing toxins and bacteria from sebaceous glands, and reduce any inflammation with chamomile roman essential oil. Mix 4 drops with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil, and massage into the face and neck. Leave on the skin to absorb. Repeat once a day.
Allergies
Put 3 drops on a tissue or an inhaler, and inhale regularly throughout the day. It helps to soothe irritated and inflamed nasal passageways.
Anger
Diffuse 5-10 drops of Roman chamomile, or put 10 drops in a 300 ml spray bottle filled with water. Shake well and spray over your body regularly.
Babies and children
Roman chamomile is gentle enough to be used on babies and children. Always dilute, and use a small number of drops. For a baby, mix 1-2 drops with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil. 2-3 drops for a child in 1 tablespoon (15ml) of coconut oil, and massage onto legs, arms, and the trunk of the body. This can help to induce calmness, relieve nappy rash, soothe toothaches or earaches, relieve colic, fight fevers, and alleviate aches and pains.
Constipation
Mix 4 drops with 1 teaspoon (5ml) of carrier oil, and massage into the abdomen in a clockwise direction, and lower back.
Diarrhea
Mix 5 drops with 1 teaspoon (5ml) of carrier oil, and massage into the abdomen in a clockwise direction. As a tonic for the digestive system, chamomile roman helps to relieve diarrhea.
Flatulence
Mix 5 drops with 1 tablespoon (15ml) of carrier oil, and massage into the abdomen in a circular clockwise movement. This will provide relief from gas in the digestive tract and also prevents the build-up of gas.
Hay fever
Mix 3 drops with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil, and massage into the face. You can also diffuse 5-10 drops in a diffuser and inhale 3 drops of Roman chamomile on a tissue or inhaler. Repeat regularly. This can soothe itchy eyes, runny nose, and puffy skin.
Menstrual cramps
Mix 5 drops with 1 teaspoon (5ml) of carrier oil, and massage into the abdomen and lower back.
Roman chamomile is soluble in alcohol, fatty substances (vegetable oils and butter), and emulsions (creams).
Insoluble in water. It is however possible to use it as a mixture in these types of products but pre-mixed with Solubol (in this case it is necessary to put 4 times more solubol than essential oil).
USE THIS FOR
- Hay fever, itchy skin, allergies
- Sunburn, wounds - skin healing
- Arthritis, inflamed joints, muscular pain, neuralgia sprains
- Pain relief
- Indigestion, flatulence
- Calming and soothing for the nervous system
- Stress-related conditions
- Sleep disorders, insomnia
- Menstrual cramps
- Nausea, diarrhea
- Depression
- Detox
- Wounds and cuts