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ROMAN CHAMOMILE _ ROMAN CHAMOMILE_01.png "ROMAN CHAMOMILE")
| | | INCI: | Anthemis nobilis | | CAS: | 8015-92-7 | | EINECS: | 283-467-5 | | Flavouring according to EC regulation 1334/2008 |
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ROMAN CHAMOMILEAnthemis nobilis (Asteracee)
Origin: Italy
Also known as ground apple, Roman camomile was originally found in the Iberian Peninsula. Today, it's cultivated in the United Kingdom, Belgium, Hungary, Italy, France and the United States.
A small, woody perennial plant, it grows to a height of twenty-five centimetres, with a highly ramified stem, pinnate leaves and white flowers similar to daisies. The plant gives off a distinctively appley scent.
EXTRACTION
OLFACTIVE AFFINITIES
The essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the flowers and is a transparent, straw-yellow liquid with a warm, vaguely fruity, sweet grassy fragrance. It combines well with the essential oils of Bergamot, Clary, Geranium, Labdanum, Lavender, Neroli, Ravensara, Sage and Oakmoss absolute.
PROPERTIES
(according to
popular herbalist tradition)
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS 
In Europe, Roman camomile has been used medicinally for over two thousand years, and it is still widely used today.
Non-toxic and non-irritating, essential oil of camomile has excellent anti-septic properties and is traditionally used in the treatment of cuts, burns, insect bites and acne. In aromatherapy, it’s widely used as a remedy for headaches and insomnia.
It’s widely used in anti-septic ointments and tonics, and as a scent component in fine fragrances, cosmetics and soaps.
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