Chamomile (Wild) Essential Oil

Description

Wild chamomile is a new essential oil and it is mostly used in aromatherapy and perfumery. It comes from a small, daisy-like flower that grows around the Mediterranean. Our Wild Chamomile essential oil comes from Morocco. In spite of the name, wild chamomile is an entirely different plant from roman and blue chamomile. Nonetheless, wild chamomile shares many of the therapeutic benefits of other chamomile essential oils. It is used in aromatherapy to soothe the mind and body, help alleviate depression and anxiety, and support skin, hair, and scalp health.

Properties: Antibacterial, Bronchodilator, Anti-Inflammatory, Analgesic, Antiseptic, Sedative, Anti-Oxidant

Perfumery Note: Middle

Aroma: Sweet, Fresh, Herbaceous, Apple-Like

Blends with: Bergamot, German Chamomile, Ylang Ylang, Tea Tree, Lavender, Neroli

Benefits

Pain relief... Wild chamomile contains powerful anti-inflammatory compounds and it can be used to relieve pain and swelling due to inflammatory conditions or overworked muscles and joints.

Skin and hair care... Wild chamomile essential oil is protective and nourishing to the skin, and it can help remove redness, blemishes, and rashes. Because of its antimicrobial properties, it promotes scalp health and aids in the growth of strong, healthy hair.

Soothing and relaxing... Like other chamomile essential oils, wild chamomile is known to have a calming effect on the nervous system. It is often used to release anxiety and remove feelings of stress or depression.

Recipes

Stronger hair:

1 oz. Argan oil

6 drops Yarrow Essential Oil

6 drops Wild Chamomile Essential Oil

Mix the oils together, and then apply the blend to your scalp and to the roots of your hair. Allow it to sit for a half hour and then wash it out with your usual shampoo.

Pain-relief diffusion:

Lavender Essential Oil

Wild Chamomile Essential Oil

Bergamot Essential Oil

Use equal parts of each essential oil in your diffuser. Alternately, put a drop of each essential oil on a handkerchief or a cotton ball and inhale.

Skin toner:

1 oz. Argan oil

4 drops Rose Otto Essential Oil

4 drops Wild Chamomile Essential Oil

4 drops Lavender Essential Oil

Mix the oils together and apply to clean, dry skin.

Directions