Chamomile (Roman) Essential Oil
Chamomile (Roman) Essential Oil
Roman Chamomile Essential Oil (Anthemis nobilis)
Roman Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis, also known botanically as Chamaemelum nobile) is steam-distilled from the flowers and buds, yielding a pale blue to clear liquid with a warm, sweet, herbaceous, apple-like aroma. It is one of the gentlest essential oils in aromatherapy, prized for its calming effect on both mind and body.
Its gentleness makes Roman Chamomile especially valuable for restless or irritable children, and it is soothing to all skin types, used extensively in skin preparations for acne, eczema, rashes, dry or itchy skin and other allergic-type skin conditions. Diluted in a massage blend, it is traditionally reached for to ease muscle discomfort after exercise, arthritic aches, and abdominal or period-related discomfort.
Emotionally, Roman Chamomile is deeply relaxing — traditionally used to ease irritability, restlessness and nervous tension, and to support a calm, settled mood.
A little care goes a long way: Roman Chamomile is regarded as one of the gentler essential oils when properly diluted, but it's still worth a quick patch test first — particularly if you have known sensitivities to ragweed, daisies, chrysanthemums or related plants, since it's part of the same plant family. Always dilute before topical use, and take a little extra care with infants, during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Anthemis nobilis (syn. Chamaemelum nobile) |
| Plant Part Used | Flowers / Buds |
| Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
| Origin | USA |
| Purity | 100% Pure, Natural, Undiluted |
| Appearance | Pale Blue to Clear Liquid |
| Specific Gravity | 0.890 to 0.910 @ 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.435 to 1.445 @ 20°C |
| Shelf Life | 24 Months (Properly Stored) |
Uses ▼
Burners and vaporizers
Roman Chamomile can be used in vapour therapy for nervous complaints, headaches and migraines, and to ease irritability and restlessness in both adults and children.
Blended massage oil or in the bath
Well diluted in a massage oil or in the bath, Roman Chamomile can help with allergies, insomnia, muscle and back pain, arthritis, and general digestive/bowel discomfort. In a very diluted form, it has traditionally been used to soothe irritable, teething babies and to ease colic and gastric spasms.
Blended in a cream/base cream
Diluted into a cream or lotion, Roman Chamomile is soothing to all skin types and is traditionally used to calm acne, eczema, rashes, dermatitis, dry or itchy skin, and other allergic-type skin conditions, as well as nappy rash, burns and sunburn.
Mouthwash
Well diluted, Roman Chamomile can be used as a mouthwash for dental abscesses and tonsillitis.
Blends Well With
| Although essential oils blend well with one another, Roman Chamomile oil goes particularly well with other essential oils such as bergamot, clary sage, lavender, geranium, jasmine, tea tree, grapefruit, rose, lemon and ylang ylang. |
Usage & Formulation Guide ▼
For soap makers, natural perfumers and cosmetic formulators. These are starting points, not finished formulas — always confirm compliance, stability and safety (including IFRA usage limits) for your own finished product before use.
Perfumery & Fine Fragrance
Roman Chamomile opens with a bright, apple-like sweetness that settles into a soft, herbaceous-floral heart — a warming, rounding note rather than a lead. It's a natural partner for lavender, bergamot and clary sage in calming or gourmand-leaning accords; use it as a supporting note, since its odour is strong enough that a little goes a long way.
Leave-On Skincare
Roman Chamomile has one of the mildest real-world reputations of the chamomiles, which supports a comparatively generous inclusion of around 0.5–1% in creams, serums and balms. It's still classed as a Category 1B skin sensitiser, so patch test any new formulation and keep within label dilution guidance for children's or sensitive-skin products.
Aromatherapy & Massage Blends
For a relaxing, sleep-supportive diffuser blend, try 3 drops Roman Chamomile with 2 drops Lavender and 1 drop Cedarwood. For massage, dilute to 1–3% in a carrier oil such as sweet almond or jojoba — start at 1% for sensitive skin.
Cold-Process Soap
Add at a rate of 0.5–1% of total oil weight at trace. No product-specific IFRA restriction was identified for this oil, but usage should still be checked against the current IFRA standard for your finished product category.
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Roman Chamomile Essential Oil (Anthemis nobilis)
Roman Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis, also known botanically as Chamaemelum nobile) is steam-distilled from the flowers and buds, yielding a pale blue to clear liquid with a warm, sweet, herbaceous, apple-like aroma. It is one of the gentlest essential oils in aromatherapy, prized for its calming effect on both mind and body.
Its gentleness makes Roman Chamomile especially valuable for restless or irritable children, and it is soothing to all skin types, used extensively in skin preparations for acne, eczema, rashes, dry or itchy skin and other allergic-type skin conditions. Diluted in a massage blend, it is traditionally reached for to ease muscle discomfort after exercise, arthritic aches, and abdominal or period-related discomfort.
Emotionally, Roman Chamomile is deeply relaxing — traditionally used to ease irritability, restlessness and nervous tension, and to support a calm, settled mood.
A little care goes a long way: Roman Chamomile is regarded as one of the gentler essential oils when properly diluted, but it's still worth a quick patch test first — particularly if you have known sensitivities to ragweed, daisies, chrysanthemums or related plants, since it's part of the same plant family. Always dilute before topical use, and take a little extra care with infants, during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Anthemis nobilis (syn. Chamaemelum nobile) |
| Plant Part Used | Flowers / Buds |
| Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
| Origin | USA |
| Purity | 100% Pure, Natural, Undiluted |
| Appearance | Pale Blue to Clear Liquid |
| Specific Gravity | 0.890 to 0.910 @ 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.435 to 1.445 @ 20°C |
| Shelf Life | 24 Months (Properly Stored) |
Uses ▼
Burners and vaporizers
Roman Chamomile can be used in vapour therapy for nervous complaints, headaches and migraines, and to ease irritability and restlessness in both adults and children.
Blended massage oil or in the bath
Well diluted in a massage oil or in the bath, Roman Chamomile can help with allergies, insomnia, muscle and back pain, arthritis, and general digestive/bowel discomfort. In a very diluted form, it has traditionally been used to soothe irritable, teething babies and to ease colic and gastric spasms.
Blended in a cream/base cream
Diluted into a cream or lotion, Roman Chamomile is soothing to all skin types and is traditionally used to calm acne, eczema, rashes, dermatitis, dry or itchy skin, and other allergic-type skin conditions, as well as nappy rash, burns and sunburn.
Mouthwash
Well diluted, Roman Chamomile can be used as a mouthwash for dental abscesses and tonsillitis.
Blends Well With
| Although essential oils blend well with one another, Roman Chamomile oil goes particularly well with other essential oils such as bergamot, clary sage, lavender, geranium, jasmine, tea tree, grapefruit, rose, lemon and ylang ylang. |
Usage & Formulation Guide ▼
For soap makers, natural perfumers and cosmetic formulators. These are starting points, not finished formulas — always confirm compliance, stability and safety (including IFRA usage limits) for your own finished product before use.
Perfumery & Fine Fragrance
Roman Chamomile opens with a bright, apple-like sweetness that settles into a soft, herbaceous-floral heart — a warming, rounding note rather than a lead. It's a natural partner for lavender, bergamot and clary sage in calming or gourmand-leaning accords; use it as a supporting note, since its odour is strong enough that a little goes a long way.
Leave-On Skincare
Roman Chamomile has one of the mildest real-world reputations of the chamomiles, which supports a comparatively generous inclusion of around 0.5–1% in creams, serums and balms. It's still classed as a Category 1B skin sensitiser, so patch test any new formulation and keep within label dilution guidance for children's or sensitive-skin products.
Aromatherapy & Massage Blends
For a relaxing, sleep-supportive diffuser blend, try 3 drops Roman Chamomile with 2 drops Lavender and 1 drop Cedarwood. For massage, dilute to 1–3% in a carrier oil such as sweet almond or jojoba — start at 1% for sensitive skin.
Cold-Process Soap
Add at a rate of 0.5–1% of total oil weight at trace. No product-specific IFRA restriction was identified for this oil, but usage should still be checked against the current IFRA standard for your finished product category.
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Product Documents SPECIFICATIONSSAFETY DATA SHEETIFRA GUIDELINESUSER GUIDE |
