Chances are, if you use Essential Oils as much as we do, you have pondered picking up German & Roman Chamomile.
You have probably also asked yourself what the difference is between the two… although they are quite similar, they are also with differences too.
Roman Chamomile is also known as English Chamomile. The plant used to produce english chamomile comes from northwestern Europe and northern Ireland.
Roman Chamomile is a perennial herb – it grows fairly close to the ground. It has flowers that appear like miniature daisies – they have a white petal with a yellow center. The scented flowers are what is used to produce the essential oil.
Roman Chamomile has a warm, sweet and fruity scent that is wonderful for supporting healthy skin, providing muscle support and supporting the occasional headache when diffused.
- Supports occasional headaches when diffused.
- Supports healthy skin when added to creams and lotions,
- Supports a healthy rest when added to your diffuser.
- Supports healthy muscles when added to bathwater, massage oil or, creams/lotions.
- Supports healthy scalp when applied directly or with a carrier.
- Supports healthy circulation, and thus can help support healthy movement of the joints and muscles.
German Chamomile is is the other chamomile species that can be used medicinally. It’s known as blue chamomile and comes from Southern and Eastern Europe. It has golden yellow flowers and grows up to 16 inches tall.
German Chamomile is popular in the cosmetic industry, since the oil supports healthy skin.
- Supports occasional headaches when diffused.
- Supports healthy skin when used when added to moisturizers,
- Supports a healthy immune system when combined with Lavender, Peppermint or Sandalwood.
- Supports a healthy musculoskeletal system when combined with Lavender Essential Oil.
- Supports a healthy integumentary system when combined with Helichrysum and Peppermint, or Vetiver Essential Oil.
German Chamomile is blue in color – that color comes from it’s azulen content.
That blue color has some pretty amazing properties that allow wonderful support of the immune, and respiratory system.
So what oil is best?
If you have children, Roman Chamomile is much more gentle. For those who are looking at greater support for the immune and respiratory system, then German Chamomile might be the best option.
German Chamomile Vitality is offered for dietary support and can be taken in a veggie capsule for immune support.
Neither German or Roman Chamomile are suggested for pregnant and nursing moms as they stimulate blood flow when used in high concentrations.
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