Roman Chamomile and German Chamomile; 2 different oils and benefits

Upon researching Chamomile Essential Oils I realized the benefits of German and Roman Chamomile Essential Oils are completely different. You may have not know that either! I have provided the differences, uses, and benefits of each oil below for reference.

Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile or Anthemis Nobilis)

The fresh, sweet, and fruity apple-like aroma of Roman Chamomile soothes skin flare-ups and body soreness it also combats insomnia and is a suggested oil during times of anger or irritability. It is also one of the few essential oils that most agree is safe to use, well diluted, with children. This oil is used in perfumery and has a high ester content which makes this oil a valuable antispasmodic.

Ancient Romans used the oil for mental clarity and courage during war. It was also one of the Saxons' nine sacred herbs. In ancient Egypt chamomile was used as an offering to the sun god.

Roman Chamomile Essential Oil is cultivated in Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Morocco and France.

Roman Chamomile is composed of Alpha Pinene, Beta Pinene, Camphene, Carophyllene, Sabinene, Myrcene, Gamma Terpinene, Pinocarvone, Farsenol, Cineole, Proply Angelate, and Butyl Angelate.

Roman Chamomile Essential Oil Uses:
Abscesses
Allergies
Arthritis
Boils
Colic
Cuts
Cystitis
Depression
Dermatitis
Detoxification (liver)
Dysentery
Dysmenorrhea
Earache
Flatulence
Hair
Headache
Hyperactivity
Inflamed skin
Insect bites
Insomnia
Nausea
Irritability
Menopause
Neuralgia
PMS
Rheumatism
Sores
Sprains
Strains
Stress
Wounds

Theraputic properties for Roman Chamomile are: 
analgesic, anti-spasmodic, antiseptic, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, anti-infectious, anti-depressant, anti-neuralgic, antiphlogistic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, carminative, cholagogue, cicatrisant, emmenagogue, febrifuge, hepatic, sedative, nervine, digestive, tonic, sudorifc, stomachic, vermifuge and vulnerary.

German (Blue) Chamomile (Matricaria Recutita)

German Chamomile has a similar sweet, fruity and herbaceous aroma to it. It has all the benefits of Roman Chamomile but is used more for it's anti-inflammatory properties.
German Chamomile is composed of Azulene (also called Chamazulene), Alpha Bisabolo, Bisabolol Oxide - A & B and Biusasbolene Oxide-A.


It is considered a very powerful anti-inflammatory agent due to the presence of a compound called Azulene. It is a nitrogenous compound and is responsible for giving the oil its characteristic deep blue color.

German Chamomile is very effective on adults for curing inflammation, particularly when it is located in the digestive or urinary system. It also reduces blood pressure and curbs the swelling of blood vessels.  It is a vasoconstrictor, so it reduces blood pressure by relaxing the constriction of vessels, thereby protecting heart health and reducing the chances of developing conditions like atherosclerosis. Because of its anti-inflammatory and vasoconstrictor properties its use for migraines and headaches if very effective as well.

German Chamomile Essential Oil is cultivated in Hungary, Egypt, Eastern Europe, and France.

Roman Chamomile Essential Oil Uses:
Abscesses
Allergies
Arthritis
Boils
Colic
Cuts
Cystitis
Depression
Dermatitis
Detoxification (liver)
Dysentery
Dysmenorrhea
Earache
Flatulence
Hair
Headache
Hyperactivity
Inflamed skin
Insect bites
Insomnia
Nausea
Irritability
Menopause
Neuralgia
PMS
Rheumatism
Sores
Sprains
Strains
Stress
Wounds

Therapeutic Properties of German Chamomile are:
analgesic, anti-allergenic, anti-spasmodic, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, antiphlogistic, bactericidal, carminative, cicatrisant, cholagogue, emmenagogue, hepatic, digestive, sedative, stomachic, vermifuge, vasoconstrictor and vulnerary.

Both Roman and German Chamomile Essential Oils blend well with bergamot, clary sage, lavender, geranium, jasmine, tea tree, grapefruit, rose, lemon and ylang-ylang.

German Chamomile and Roman Chamomile have very similar properties and uses. Although each has it's own individual properties with different benefits.

Roman- for insomnia, calming, irritability. (Roman=Red=irritability)
German - for inflammation, soreness, reducing blood pressure. (German = Green = Good blood pressure)

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