Benefits of Roman Chamomile Essential Oil
Roman chamomile is a perennial herb with strong vitality. In addition to the flowers, the leaves and stems are also fragrant. Roman chamomile can revitalize the surrounding plants and reduce diseases, so it is also called the doctor of plants. Chamomile, native to Western Europe, can now grow in temperate regions all over the world. Roman chamomile flowers bloom from summer to autumn, and the essential oil is obtained by steam distillation. When Roman chamomile essential oil is first distilled, it has a little light green color. But it takes a lot of essential oil to be packed in a clear glass bottle to see it. A few drops of it cannot see the light green color. After three months, the color will slowly fade and turn into a very light yellowish color.
Benefits of Roman Chamomile Essential Oil
Roman chamomile essential oil has many health benefits. Chamomile has traditionally been used as an antispasmodic, anti-anxiety and sedative. Another lovely quality of chamomile is that it is very gentle and is known as an essential oil for women and children. It is one of the few oils that can be used on children. Even so, the essential oil should only be used on babies and young children when absolutely necessary.
Helps you sleep and calms your nervous system
Roman chamomile essential oil has a very good calming effect on emotions and has a good soothing effect on people's physical and psychological aspects. It has a soothing and calming effect on people's emotional excitement, and is suitable for alleviating irritability, sensitivity and nervousness caused by stress and anxiety. It can also be used for insomnia, nervous tension, etc. When dealing with problems such as sadness and anxiety, essential oils cannot completely eliminate pain, but they can help people calm their emotions. Essential oils and vegetable oils are usually the most effective methods for blending massage oils, essential oil baths and aromatherapy.
Skin inflammation and eczema
Roman chamomile essential oil has anti-allergic and anti-itching effects, can effectively relieve allergic symptoms, and is used to relieve skin inflammation, eczema, urticaria, etc., as well as allergic rhinitis and hay fever.
Relieve spasm pain and aid digestion
Roman chamomile essential oil has the effect of relieving pain, especially when you have a headache or migraine. Because Roman chamomile has the effects of relieving spasms and aiding digestion, it can be used when you have gastrointestinal discomfort such as diarrhea or vomiting. It has a mild menstrual effect and is often used for women's problems such as irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome, menopause, etc.
Wound Management
The benefits of Roman chamomile for the skin are not only to help heal acne, it is a must-have essential oil in the first aid kit. It can be used to clean cuts and scrapes, and you can also use it when bumps and bruises occur.
The following section shows how to use Roman chamomile in various ways that may occur in daily life:
Abrasions, scrapes and cuts：Add 10 drops of Roman chamomile essential oil to a cup of clean warm water, shake to mix well, and use as a wound cleanser.
Bites and stings：There are countless insects that can cause these problems. Their effects range from mildly annoying to deadly and everything in between. If it is a serious allergy or bite, you need to see a doctor. In other cases, essential oils can help deal with wounds and pain.
For bee stings, using a cold compress of German or Roman chamomile can relieve pain and swelling. You can also apply a drop of oil directly to the area twice a day for two days. You can also use this method for bumblebee stings.
If a wasp stings you, it has an alkaline venom. To calm the pain and clean the wound, add two drops of lavender and Roman chamomile essential oils to a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar. Mix well and gently rub the area three times a day.
Bruise and contusion：In many cases, bruises are unavoidable. However, you can reduce their severity and essential oils can help. Add 10 drops of Roman chamomile to 20ml of vegetable oil. In this case, the vegetable oil recommended is Calophyllum inophyllum oil because it is both anti-inflammatory and analgesic, and is also an emollient. Gently rub the injured area. Wrap a few ice cubes in a towel and place it on the bruised area for about ten minutes or so. This will help keep swelling and bruising to a minimum.
